How to Build Traction in a Dirt Late Model
4 link rear suspension is some of most complex geometries in motor sport. This Video explains forces generated by these rear ends. For info on adjusting 4 link suspension see my Detailed Track , Adjustment Guide (32 pages long) for dirt late models and applies to 4 link MODS follow link below. Adjustment guide breaks down adjustments into desired and undesired effects it has on these dirt late models. Included is the guide to scaling and what to check and measure (54 Pages long) I also include all set up info I use on these DLM cars new and old.
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Thank you! Learning a lot from your videos, trying to apply this to my own road racing 4 link setup. Any thoughts on setting up a 4 bar for the road course?
Never let the RR lower go below zero? Total Nonsense -5 is an extremely useful position as long as you comprehend what your doing the effects on drive angle, wheel base, indexing, etc. negative bar angle is still used often.
Dirt track dave to 10k!!!!
Hey Dave. Thanks for the amazing videos and explanations of the science behind chassis dynamics. I was a development engineer for Competition Engineering from 1998-2006. I was using CAD software and testing to design suspension components for drag & oval track racing. I was using cameras and video mounted on vehicles (before Go Pros LOL) to better understand what is happening throughout the race. Nothing fascinates me more than the dynamics on the dirt late model. Thanks for posting all of this! It makes me smile and my brain instantly goes to work trying to develop an understanding of what goes on and how these forces effect traction and other handling charactoristics. My most challenging project was developing traction components for the front wheel drive drag racing platform. Believe it or not, the dirt track technology and suspension design is very similar to FWD drag racing. Your channel is extremely helpful!
That don't tell you s***
Great guy, no one else in the dirt world will work with you like this guy does!
On the subject of roll-steer. I've always worked on the theory, not fixing a problem by taking out bite. With that being said, roll-steer is loose steer, taking out bite to make the car turn, if anytging i like tight-steet, pushing bothe rear tires the same distance. Long bar bottom, short on top.
There was a significant rotational force left out of this video. Anyone know what it was?
Just a fan trying to understand how these cars work, slowly getting an understanding
bought my first latemodel a few weeks ago, ive been racing all my life in lower divisions and always helped friends with their LM stuff, so i know an ok amount. But i am having trouble with lift bar fitment, any way you might could point me in the right direction?
Thanks
I'm trying to set up my late model on world of outlaws playstation 4, lol . There is alot of settings. My dad used to race them in the late 90s.
Hi Dave, I'm over in the UK and Do a similar type of racing, Except go clockwise around the track, but looking to build a new car again next year, i've not built this type before where the car is front engined RWD, most of my previous car builds has been rear engine RWD, If building from scratch is there certain things that go in certain places give or take an inch?
Do you have any videos on when you should lengthen or shorten your bars? Any help is appreciated.
I destroyed my right rear shock and dont know what to buy to replace it took the old one off took it to speedway they said they dont know i love to race but am just learning as i go on the suspension what should i use
Could use your help with an 06 Black Rocket.
What size chain is good to use for holding the rear end for pre load
I couldn't get the set up and scaling guide to work. Says not found on link,
Hey Dave
Do you think something like this could be applied to an autocross car? It’s a torque arm setup currently