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Multilink VS Wishbone
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:37 pm
by mazdatenfive
Why did Mazda change to multilink rear suspension.
Is the new setup any better.
Multilink VS Wishbone
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:39 pm
by NZMiata
I believe the reason for the change was the RX-8. Aren't the rear suspensions at least somewhat interchangeable? It's cheaper than making a unique suspension for the MX-5.
Re: Multilink VS Wishbone
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:29 pm
by Hellmun
Just looking at multi-link you can see that having the 3-5 points of articulation gives you much more control to create difference wheel angles based on suspension compression. Having raced behind a few NC's now I've gotten the impression they're actually better at putting their power down out of corners than an NB on the same tyres. If you have a look at prestige manufacturers like Ferrari they also run a multi-link setup on rears.
Re: Multilink VS Wishbone
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:55 pm
by project.r.racing
mazdatenfive wrote:Why did Mazda change to multilink rear suspension.
Is the new setup any better.
Mazda have been using multilink for years.
Re: Multilink VS Wishbone
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:28 pm
by 16bit
don't think its any better. quite a few of the most exotic cars in the world use double wishbone but some use multilink too.