henry wrote: ↑24 Sep 2019, 19:11
I don’t think they bounce around. They used to, but since the advent of inerters the remote control of the undamped tyre deflections has improved considerably.
I’m with @Just_a_fan. I think kerb riding, and traction, may be worse. Personally I think that’s a good thing, I’d like the racing to be on the track and not an extra 2metres.
i think they bounce and squirm quite noticeably, rippling sidewalls, even if it used to be worse. yes there'll be more unsprung weight being moved upwards but it's better controlled. They can have less bump resistance at the top of the travel kinda thing, they can apply the same cleverness to the suspension, and then when they land there's a shorter path between the grip and the solid parts of the car. The landings are a big part of it and they'll be better. so i think they'll abuse the kerbs just as much
But anyway as you say it doesn't really fly as an objection. If they're not able to ride kerbs as well it's a good thing. But the engineering is a lot better with a short sidewall so I'm expecting a wholesale improvement in the capability of the cars