What Makes The BMW E39 Integral Link Suspension So Good?
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 Published On Dec 1, 2023

BMW introduced the integral link suspension concept in the 1996 E39 5 Series. Since then it has been used in many different cars. What makes this design the best choice for these cars and how does it work?
This video digs into the details of the integral link design and what makes it so good.

Chapters:
Introduction 0:00
Integral Link Computer Model 1:48
The Parts 2:17
Degrees of Freedom 2:55
Removing the Integral Link 3:33
Making a Double Wishbone 4:01
The Other Function of a Suspension 4:34
Double Wishbones During Impacts 5:10
Why Suspensions Have Bushings 5:34
Deflections Under Braking 6:24
Adding a Subframe 8:18
The Integral Link Solution 10:05
The Problem with Integral Links 11:28

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