Why is the Besturn B50 chassis so low?
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The low chassis of the Besturn B50 is designed to enhance body stability. Here are some precautions to protect the car chassis: 1. Apply chassis armor: The protection area of the engine guard is too small, so you can spray a layer of chassis armor on the vehicle chassis. 2. Install an engine guard: The engine guard can protect the engine from being hit by road gravel and scraped by foreign objects, but this configuration is not available on all models. While the guard can reduce damage to the engine from scraping the bottom, it may affect engine heat dissipation and could interfere with engine drop during a collision, posing a safety hazard. Therefore, when selecting a guard, make sure to choose a qualified product. 3. Be aware of the vehicle's ground clearance: Try to avoid scraping the bottom as much as possible.
As someone who has long focused on chassis tuning, I've noticed that the low ride height of the Besturn B50 is primarily determined by its design DNA. It inherits the CD3 platform architecture from the Mazda6, a sporty chassis that inherently has minimal ground clearance, with its front double-wishbone suspension taking up significant space. While the car remains rock-solid during high-speed cornering, as if glued to the road, it's prone to scraping the undercarriage on rough terrain or steep slopes. The manufacturer deliberately lowered the center of gravity to enhance handling, such as by centrally positioning the fuel tank. So potential buyers should weigh their priorities: opting for sportiness means sacrificing off-road capability, and adding underbody protection is advisable for mountain driving.
