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A locking collar, commonly employed in cars and various industrial applications, is a mechanical device designed to securely fasten components onto a shaft and serve as an efficient means of positioning, transmitting motion, preventing bearing slippage, and maintaining separation between items attached to the shaft. Locking collars find extensive utilisation across multiple sectors, including agriculture, plant operations, automotive manufacturing, and light to heavy industrial machinery. When it comes to cars, these collars play a vital role in keeping bearings in position on shafts, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Moreover, they enable the precise positioning of shafts, contributing to the accurate...

Coilover spring rates refer to the stiffness or firmness of the springs used in your car's coilover suspension setup. Essentially, they determine how much resistance the springs provide when compressed or extended.  When it comes to your car's handling and overall performance, few factors are as crucial as the coilover spring rates. These rates determine how your vehicle responds to different road conditions, corners, and even your steering inputs. It is important to understand your spring rates because optimising them can result in significant improvements in your car's handling, responsiveness, and stability. A properly matched set of springs can provide...

Bump stops are mechanical components designed to prevent excessive suspension travel and provide additional damping during high-impact situations in automotive vehicles. Bump stops serve as secondary suspension buffers, typically made of rubber, foam, or in the case of hydraulic bump stops, a combination of oil and gas-filled chambers. Bump stops are strategically positioned in the suspension system to limit the upward or downward movement of the suspension components, such as the suspension arms or shock absorbers, when the vehicle encounters bumps, potholes, or other uneven road surfaces. These components act as "cushions" that absorb energy and prevent the suspension from...

Coil springs are essential components of a vehicle's suspension system, serving as a vital link between the vehicle body and the wheels. Designed with a coiled structure, these springs play multiple roles in ensuring optimal performance and comfort while driving. They perform various functions such as locating and allowing wheel movement, maintaining contact with the road, distributing weight, reducing vehicle weight, resisting steering, braking, and acceleration effects, and collaborating with tires and seat springs for comfortable rides. Types of Coil Springs: Understanding the Different Varieties for Your Vehicle There are two main types of coil springs; constant rate coil springs...

The Mobil 1 Optus Racing Team is part of Walkinshaw Andretti United, who announced in May 2022 that they would be switching to the Ford Mustang platform for the 2023 Supercars Championship. The suspension configuration for the Mustang GT includes: Front - Double-ball-joint independent MacPherson strut and tubular stabiliser bar (optional MagneRide damping system) Rear - Integral-link independent with coil springs, solid stabiliser bar and mono-tube dampers, optional MagneRide damping system Glossary of terms Double Wishbone Suspension A type of independent suspension system that utilises two wishbone-shaped control arms per wheel, providing precise control over wheel movement. The double wishbone...