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Old 07-31-2010, 11:09 PM
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I found this chart that is helpful. It's at the bottom of the page at the link.


Adjustment.............More Understeer.......More Oversteer
Front tire pressure........Lower.....................Higher
Rear tire pressure.........Higher.....................Lower
Front tire section.........Smaller....................Larger
Rear tire section..........Larger.....................Smalle r
Front wheel width........Narrower..................Wider
Rear wheel width.........Wider......................Narrower
Front wheel camber......More positive...........More negative
Rear wheel camber.......More negative...........More positive
Front springs...............Stiffer..................... Softer
Rear springs................Softer..................... Stiffer
Front sway bar............Thicker/stiffer..........Thinner/softer
Rear sway bar.............Thinner/softer..........Thicker/stiffer
Weight distribution.......More forward............More rearward
Front aerodynamics......More downforce........Less downforce
Rear aerodynamics.......Less downforce.........More downforce


http://www.roversd1.nl/sd1web/suspension.html

I guess one issue is running conventional geometry with a neutral weight biased car. It would tend to over-steer. Plus the wider tires. I also understand with less caster a car will steer easier. Something to think about if you have no power steering.

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