Anti-Dive

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Anti-dive is a characteristic or design feature in automotive front suspensions that aims to minimize or counteract the front-end lowering effect that occurs under braking. Here are the key aspects of anti-dive in suspension systems:

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1. Purpose: The primary purpose of anti-dive suspension geometry is to maintain a more stable and level ride height at the front of the vehicle during braking. This helps to optimize handling, stability, and control, especially under hard braking conditions.
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2. Mechanism: Anti-dive is typically achieved by positioning the suspension components (such as control arms, strut mounts, or wishbones) and their attachment points in such a way that they counteract the natural tendency of the front suspension to compress or dive downward when braking force is applied.
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3. Design Features:
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• Geometry: The suspension geometry may incorporate specific angles and mounting positions that minimize the change in suspension geometry under braking, thereby reducing front-end dive.
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• Stiffness: Adjusting the stiffness of suspension components, such as springs and dampers, can also help in controlling dive by resisting compression during braking.
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4. Benefits:
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• Improved Stability: By reducing front-end dive, anti-dive suspensions help maintain more consistent weight distribution and tire contact patches, which improves overall stability and responsiveness.
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• Reduced Nose Dive: Less front-end dive results in reduced weight transfer to the front wheels during braking, which can...