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1)  Suspension Analyzer v2.4 C Update  In the August newsletter we announced the new version 2.4C of  Suspension Analyzer .  Since its release with v2.4 C.004 and earlier, we found a bug which affected the motion ratio calculations.  Motion ratios are used in many different calculations, like the handling rating.  We strongly recommend if you have a version of Suspension Analyzer from 2.4 C.001 through 2.4 C.004 that you download and install the latest version 2.4 C.006 over the top of it.  When installing and asked, select to do a Refresh installation instead of a Complete (typical) installation.

We've also added a major new feature for the more advanced Data Logger version, we call "Ball Joint Bind".  This is the angle between ball joint stud position and position of ball joint stud when perfectly centered, perfectly vertical with respect to the ball joint. The program will then calculate the angle change of the ball joint stud as the suspension goes through motion. You can also enter a Max Ball Joint Angle. If the program calculates that the Ball Joint Angle exceeds the Max Ball Joint Angle, it will report this condition as Ball Joint Bind. It will also calculate Ball Joint Bind which is the amount the Ball Joint Angle has exceeded the Max Ball Joint Angle. 

for the User Manuals PDF file discussing just these new Suspension Analyzer Features added for v2.4 C including Ball Joint Bind.

Other main new v2.4C features are pictured below.

  click image for Force Based Roll Center info

  click image for Shock Dyno Data Input screen

   click image for new Anti-Sway Bar options

If you own the current Suspension Analyzer v2.4B, the version v2.4C is a $100 update charge.  If you own the older Suspension Analyzer v2.4A, the version v2.4C is a $150 update charge.  If you own v2.0 or v1.1, the version v2.4C is a $200 update charge.

for more info on our Suspension Analyzer program.

to send us an email about your updating options, especially if you want to upgrade to the more advanced Data Logger version.  Include your purchase info so we can find you in our data base.

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2)  New FAQs Answered  We've been answering a lot of user's questions over the past few months.  Here's some that you may be interested in:

How do I adjust my ladder bars in 4 Link Calculator to prevent wheelstands?

My 4 Link Calculator does not draw my ladder bars correctly. Does that matter?

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  How can I check out my Dyno DataMite System (or other DataMite systems) without a dyno or engine?

When hanging weights to calibrate torque, the numbers can change by how I hang the weights. How can I be more accurate?

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  What are the main considerations when trying to achieve repeatable inertia dyno results? By repeatable, I mean test-to-test and day-to-day consistency.

What are the main considerations when trying to achieve accurate and repeatable water brake dyno results?

My peak HP (but could be torque) seems to change a lot and is not repeatable. Why?
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My Inductive Pickup does not seem to read RPM. Why?

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3) Last August's Newsletter Here are the topics covered in our previous newsletter.  If you would like another copy of August 2020's newsletter (or any previous newsletter) for detail on these topics, visit our website at: Performance Trends Newsletters 

1. Suspension Analyzer v2.4 C Update
2. Engine Analyzer Engine Files
3. Last July's Newsletter

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