Vehicle Dynamics : Anti-Characteristics
Q1. Calculate the following parameters
- Front end deflection under load: 0.63 in
- Rear end deflection under load: 0.49 in
- Pitch angle: 0.65 deg
- Pitch gradient: 1.30 deg/g
Q2. Use the IC location information to calculate the following parameters
- Front anti-lift angle: 3.46 deg
- Rear anti-squat angle: 6.05 deg
- Front swing arm angle for 100% anti-lift: 9.85 deg
- Rear swing arm angle for 100% anti-squat: 9.85 deg
- Front anti-lift % : 0 %
- Rear anti-lift % : 61.42%
Q3. To eliminate the pitch angle (theoretically), keep the rear swing arm height fixed at 16 inches from the contact patch. Calculate the following parameters
- Front anti-lift % for zero pitch angle: 0 deg
- Rear anti-squat % for zero pitch angle: 229.47 deg
- Front end deflection under load, accounting for the new anti characteristics: 0.63 in
- Rear end deflection under load, accounting for the new anti characteristics: -0.63 in
- Pitch angle, accounting for the new anti characteristics: 0.00049 deg (Thus, close to zero (verified))