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@article{205942,
        author = {Atharva Vijay Ghare and Aditya Pandurang Pawar and Gaurav Sanjay Shinde and Raj Ram Gorale and Prof. N R Pawar},
        title = {DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION OF A TUNABLE CAMBER ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR ENHANCED LATERAL STABILITY IN PERFORMANCE VEHICLES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {9070-9079},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205942},
        abstract = {This paper presents the design, structural analysis, and performance optimization of a high-precision, tunable camber adjustment mechanism engineered to eliminate the fixed-geometry handling constraints of standard go-kart chassis. The proposed mechanical architecture utilizes a compact eccentric-bolt and slotted-plate configuration integrated directly into the steering knuckle, enabling continuous camber variations from -3 to +3 without requiring structural chassis modifications. Kinematic behavior is mathematically modeled to correlate lateral displacement and vertical pivot distance to target camber adjustments driven by an eccentric cam profile of radius. Structural integrity was validated via Finite Element Analysis (FEA) under a peak dynamic cornering impact load of 2500 N. Under these worst-case conditions, the maximum observed equivalent Von Mises stress was 185Mpa, safely within the yield strength of the selected EN8 steel, yielding a structural Factor of Safety (FoS) of 2.48. Empirical vehicle dynamics evaluations indicate that optimizing the tire contact patch by 15% yields a 12% enhancement in lateral cornering force during high-speed drifting maneuvers, while a mechanical "Quick-Tune" indexing system improves front slick tire longevity by 20%.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {June},
        }