Racing Suspension design - good book?

[Mike]

Gents,

For a long time I have avoided the topic of suspension, prefering to leave it to the experts.  Lately though, I am wanting to better understand suspension design from first principles, so that I may better choose my modifications. 

So, does anyone have a reccomendation for a good book on the subject, specifically as it relates to RWD.  Just want to start off on te right foot.

Cheers
Mike

[Jekyll and Hyde]

One of the books often mentioned is Carroll Smiths 'Tune to Win'.

And it just so happens that while I was looking up the authors name (always confuse it with Carroll Shelby in my mind), I found it on google drive... Enjoy. (Yes, you'll need to sign in to view it)

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B8L0RTaFmVrpNmFkMDk5ZjMtMDFmNy00YTE4LTkzZDctZWI2MzlhN2MyYjY0&sort=name&layout=list&pid=0B8L0RTaFmVrpOGM2ODYwMjQtNmYwNi00N2QyLWEwMTctZTc3YzMwMzMzY2U1

[Mike]

Thank you very much.  I shall go have a good read.

Cheers
Mike

[LukeC]

Want something to keep you off the streets for a few nights... ?

Milliken and Milliken: Race Car Vehicle Dynamics:

http://www.millikenresearch.com/rcvd.html

I had a copy years ago and read it cover to cover. Unfortunately, it got lost in one of my moves.

This IS THE definative book on the subject you are talking about.

[LukeC]

Index from SAE.

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sae.org%2Fimages%2Fbooks%2Ftoc_pdfs%2FR146.pdf&ei=wzNXU-2oFMTr8AW9p4B4&usg=AFQjCNGpPecIlx2rHYAXGyiX6xoUoJ9eMw&sig2=Ejqc-fcvTtKr9NOFSifUOg

[Mike]

So I have been reading the first reccomendation, I must say, very enjoyable to read, god sense of humour.

The SAE contents page is crazy, if 700 odd pages can't help you improve suspension.....  Is it a book for sale?

[LukeC]

Over on the right hand side is the purchase info button: $99 (probably US). Not sure if that is an E-book or what.

There is a companion book too: the pair for $159.

You wanted first principles... Read the reviews at the RHS.

[Mike]

Got it, thanks.  The link provided is just a pdf, but I searched the name in SAE and found the to buy section.  Good stuff.

Cheers