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Old 05-09-2013, 06:14 PM   #101
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Originally Posted by EarlQHan View Post
Are you using the standard definition of MR or the "racing" definition. Racing definition is WMD or Wheel = MR*Damper

Damn, I was hoping to not have to review controls, but I will do so now... :[
I've seen it represented both ways.

The way I've always heard is from the suspension design perspective:
motion ratio = (distance from pivot to shock mount) / (distance from pivot to knuckle)

OptimumG and others explain it from a vehicle dynamics perspective as:
motion ratio = tire travel / shock travel

Both versions make sense, but just a matter of convention. Which version do you plan to use?
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