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| - | Datsun 1200 came with a traditional live axle, a non-indendent rear suspension. No RWD Sunny came with IRS, yet enterprising modders have shown the way. | + | ''Independent Rear Suspension''' (IRS) is superior for comfort and smoothness and since those are not necessary for an economy car platform, Datsun 1200 was instead fitted with less expensive traditional live axle, a non-indendent rear suspension. No RWD Sunny came with IRS, so enterprising modders have shown the way and various Datsun IRS have been adapted. |
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| + | = Overview = | ||
| + | IRS is not generally the best for racing. Leaf spring is superior for most racing, however IRS can be setup for racing if the class permits it. | ||
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| + | Also see: [[De Dion]] for low-sprung weight non-IRS suspension. | ||
| + | <br>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/23003.jpg | ||
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Revision as of 01:32, 10 May 2011
Independent Rear Suspension' (IRS) is superior for comfort and smoothness and since those are not necessary for an economy car platform, Datsun 1200 was instead fitted with less expensive traditional live axle, a non-indendent rear suspension. No RWD Sunny came with IRS, so enterprising modders have shown the way and various Datsun IRS have been adapted.
Overview
IRS is not generally the best for racing. Leaf spring is superior for most racing, however IRS can be setup for racing if the class permits it.
Also see: De Dion for low-sprung weight non-IRS suspension.
510 IRS
Datsunfreak's IRS swap on Ratsun
