Rear suspension

Rear suspension was created by TFDON

Posted 2 years 8 months ago #198758
I recent purchased a TF160 which I intend to run in a handicap sprint championship. The handicap algorithm has a component for rear suspension type but I have been struggling to find an adequate description for the TF.
The multi-link rear axle is actually what can be described as a rigid/live axle with the links controlling longitudinal and transverse movement of the rear wheel - I think.
Hence that would put the TF in the category of rigid axle +trailing arms + coil springs.
Is this correct ?
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Replied by G0RSQ on topic Rear suspension

Posted 2 years 8 months ago #198762
I certainly would not describe it as a rigid axle in any way.

Rigid axle is a solid piece going from wheel to wheel. (for example MGB). I had a Gilbern Genie, which used the MGB banjo axle, and multilink with four trailing arms, and single lateral link, and two coilovers. That is what you are describing I believe.

I would describe the TF as independent multilink rear suspension.

What catagories do you have to choose from?
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Replied by TFDON on topic Rear suspension

Posted 2 years 8 months ago #198764
Thanks. The other categories have leaf springs. I have found it difficult to read any clear description of the TF rear axle. According to articles that I have read a riigid/ solid rear axle has the differential as part of the axle mechanism, not fixed to the rear subframe. But I have been unable to locate any documents that gives details of the TF configuration. Marketing docs and most published specs are useless in this regard.
The only category which would give me any relief in terms of handicap is “rigid axle, trailing arms and coil springs”
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Replied by G0RSQ on topic Rear suspension

Posted 2 years 8 months ago #198768
Definitely not rigid rear axle.

Differential is not part of the axle, and is inside the gearbox, fixed to engine and subframe.

Suspension is independent rear suspension, and was quite advanced for its time.


Rigid axle multilink




MGTF rear independent multilink
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Replied by g4wam on topic Rear suspension

Posted 2 years 8 months ago #198827
G0RSQ where did you get those modern coloured schematics from
thanks

Mike
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Replied by G0RSQ on topic Rear suspension

Posted 2 years 8 months ago #198833
Just a google for MGtf rear suspension images.
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Replied by minimax on topic Rear suspension

Posted 2 years 8 months ago #198841
Wishbone, lower link, trailing arm and an anti roll bar with an additional adjustable tie bar? Who are you trying to kid? the scrutineers aren't idiots. a more multilink independent rear axle would be hard to describe.
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