Recommended reading for chassis design

kris-kincaid · #1 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 05:35 AM

I agree with Tom on Race Car Vehicle Dynamics. It is a very technical book, but is the only book I have read that really goes into design and development. Be warned though, it's not always easy to read and understand.

http://www.amazon.com/Race-Car-Vehic...1331306&sr=8-2

I have to assume that "Chassis Design: Principles and Analysis" by the same authors would be just as good.

http://www.amazon.com/Chassis-Design...331374&sr=8-10

alfy65 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 03:50 PM

I picked up " Howto make your car handle" by Fred Puhn 1981, pretty basic but still good info.I built my frame from CR plans and all looks good so far. Too torn rotator cuffs ( on me not car) has slowed me down a bit.But ready to start again on installation of running gear, all components home built. Books listed appear a tad pricey? Are they worth it?

Mark IV · #3 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 08:05 PM

The Milliken book is very good, but way over my head. I know Doug and his late father Bill, and they are car guys, but with degrees that I can't even pronounce!!

Not to mention the math is well beyond my 9th grade alegbra education.

If you find SAE pamphlets "lite reading" then Milliken's book is right up your alley.