You MUST Listen to Your Body - Continuous Innovation of the Ride Harmony Approach (5/6)

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0:20 Overview of what a factory 'sport' type suspension is likely doing, along with a typical aftermarket suspension. Crucial ideas to understand if you want to get the most of the FCM Elite Ride Harmony approach.

0:50 Very important that a car owner / enthusiast / racer understands why these ideas matter.
You're being subjected to certain behaviors right now, you deserve more RESPECT as long as you demand it!

1:22 Every FCM Elite customer gets the BEST that I know at the moment of our engagement. Essential to my own process of improvement and innovation.

1:48 Glimpse into development process to evolve from Stage 3 to Stage 3 Ultimate with feedback from Anthony Zwain of Edge Motorworks in Fremont, observing some limitations over rougher track surfaces. Explaining the concept of KBO (Kerb Blow Off) in Stage 3 dampers, which helped absorb bumps.

2:52 - However, in certain situations the earlier FCM Elite Stage 3 (with KBO) could still cause an abrupt rebound force spike at higher damper speeds, such as over larger suspension movements - in particular at Buttonwillow Raceway over the Bus Stop.

3:17 The feedback from Anthony and our own confirming observations helped influence extensive experimentation and prototyping in 2019 into 2020 to achieve better Ride Harmony and Race Synergy.

4:08 How to achieve a fuller 'tarmac rally' style driving experience? Benefits for regular street driving along with competition.

4:40 Trusting Your Body, the most sensitive instrument you'll ever have. Never ignore gut feelings or discomfort. A bouncy ride is not ideal, regardless of the cost or features of the suspension, as the tires are being JERKED around and you're getting negative impacts to maximum grip and ride quality. They are CONNECTED!

6:20 - Questionable practices MCS did with assembling the F87 BMW M2C MCS 2WNR for front strut vs. rear shock (discrepancies between front and rear gas force despite the dampers being capable of generating similar amount of max compression force)

Transcript by the helpful elves at Otter.AI

Note for those who are reading this description and might care about hearing some deeper motivations for me: my pursuit of Suspension Truth and discovering deeper secrets of how to optimize a vehicle's ride and/or handling has consumed me for over 20 years now. This passion has taken on a much deeper significance than I'd ever imagined. Because the entire series of 'Crucial Ride Harmony concepts' along with the two-part 'Qualify Your Vendor' are a culmination of decades of work, reflecting my love of both building and educating, I decided I would be more vulnerable and record a more philosophical part 6 video after this part 5.

Being that the original part 6 video is very personal, I realize not everyone would want to hear it or care about such matters. I'm willing to share it with those who may want to know more of my experiences prior to starting Fat Cat Motorsports and my evolving motivations about suspension optimization. As Simon Sinek says in 'Start With Why,' I dive into the 'Whys' that have compelled me in all areas of my life. If you're interested in seeing it, please ask me and I can provide the link. I ask that it be considered 'eyes only' for you.

Simon Sinek - TEDx Talk - 'Start with why: how great leaders inspire action'
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