SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

Read this first :


IMPORTANT to READ FIRST

Nissan Independent Suspension Explained
If you are considering a Nissan Pathfinder or any other vehicle with independent front suspension, this little commercial will clear the air for you.
I'm sure you have heard the term, 'INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION,' but not many know exactly what it means. When one front wheel of a vehicle hits a bump or pothole, it will move up or down to compensate while the other wheel remains steady.
Both wheels are independent of each other, hence that expression.
Watch the attached video, a German commercial for the Nissan Pathfinder, to find out exactly how this works. This gives a moving experience which should benefit your understanding of this piece of engineering. It's the best explanation I've ever seen.



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Mesmerising isn't it

FlightMan

I just knew where this was going before I clicked the link.

















But I'm so glad I did! Nice one Swiss!

Blue by You

iTrader: (23)

How does all that up and down movement affect the available grip?

BOB.T

Sal's always keen to learn about cars...

<goes to submit lesson plan>

BOB.T

<returns, defeated and nursing several injuries>

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

Sticking your head between them and motorboating them , albeit commendable, is not a true test

Wurzel

iTrader: (1)

After only 2 minutes Bob is this a new world record then

BOB.T

It took me over a minute to regain my sight!