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contrary to contrary, mabe Posted by Kevin K [Email] (#374) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Kevin K) on Tue, 22 Jan 2002 16:42:58 In Reply to: Contrary to common sense..., Alex, Tue, 22 Jan 2002 15:54:21 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
not sure what you meant here ...
Schu's static weight distribution, F/R, had no change when front was recently elevated. likewise, raising rear has no effect on front weight.
Most important ... when the CG of the car is raised, more weight is transferred to the rear upon accelleration, unloading the fronts. For fwd, if the springs are soft, the heavy front end rises more than with stiff springs (when accelerating), increasing weight tranfer to rear.
So fwd acceleration traction is decreased if the front ride height is raised, and even more if the springs are softened.
A lower rear is good ... lowers the car cg, but not as much as if front is lowerd same amount. Stiffer/softer is less clear, since soft drops cg more upon acceleration.
But, being basically a front heavy car, when the
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