A Brief Analysis of Suspension Forces on Shock Absorbers in Trailer 1
Realistic Weight TransferIn: In this image, we see how the car leans to the side during a drift on a flat surface, caused by the natural weight transfer of the vehicle. This realistic depiction of lateral dynamics enhances the immersion and stands out compared to games like GTA 5, where such effects are absent.
Detailed Suspension Behavior: In the same drift following the initial observation, the second image provides a clearer side view of the suspension behavior during the same drift. Here, we can observe the compression of the rightfront and rightrear shock absorbers more distinctly. The weight transfer and lateral forces from the drift are causing these absorbers to compress, highlighting the realistic interplay between suspension components under such conditions.
Impact of the Curb on Vehicle Dynamics: As the car continues the drift and its left front wheel mounts the curb, the dynamics shift further. The curb exerts a significant upward force on the leftfront suspension, causing a noticeable compression. This impact propagates through the chassis, increasing the compression of the rightfront and rightrear shock absorbers. The result is a pronounced tilt of the car to the right, as the suspension adapts to absorb the forces generated by the curb interaction. To visualize this, the green line representing the chassis, which stays relatively fixed, and the purple line attached to the top of the rim of the wheel, which moves more dynamically. This distinction helps clarify how the suspension components react to the impact.
