[F500] vibration

[James McComber]

The very oldest F440 cars have no suspension, however, most cars do have
suspension.  Damping is typically achieved with a rubber-in-can type device
which essentially replaces the shock in a push or pull rod linkage system.
Many cars are ride height, camber, caster, roll & toe adjustable.  Vibration
from the engine is transmitted into the chassis, but the degree of severity
depends on the chassis design.  This is true of any car.  the short answer
is No, they are very inexpensive to operate actually.  Most large cash
outlays can be avoided by simple preventative maintenance.

James
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene D. Bennett" <mlinkesq at impala-ss.com>
To: <f500 at www.f500.org>
Sent: October 7, 2002 5:32 PM
Subject: [F500] vibration


> I was out at the IRDC races yesterday at Pacific Raceways (the former
> Seattle International Raceway) watching and talking with drivers of
> various class cars.  Alas, there were no Formula 500s present (there
> apparently were at Saturday's Novice races).  Mentioning F500 got a
> very similar response from more than one person, "Expensive to
> operate - since they have no suspension, things vibrate off and break
> from the vibration."  I understand the need for a continuous
> maintenance program for any race car.  One gave that response while
> in the process of checking every reachable fastener on his CF.  What
> has been your experience with vibration caused breakage/parts loss?
>
> Gene near Seattle
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