Racecar Engineering

Wave theory

Test drive, adjust, test drive, repeat. This was the common pattern for suspension development and tuning in the past. Recognising the inefficiency of this process, suspension specialist, KW Automotive, has successfully streamlined these iteration loops using modern technology. This has not only saved time, but also significantly reduced costs.

The suspension system is one of the most crucial components of any vehicle, encompassing all components that connect the vehicle to the road. These include the wheels, tyres, suspension, damping, stabilisers, axle design and steering as well.

It is often said that there are suspension designs that can do it all

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