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Understeer Vs. Oversteer--what it is and how to get it.

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Subject: Understeer Vs. Oversteer--what it is and how to get it.
From: WWellb1566@aol.com
Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 22:44:14 EDT
Some basics for those who still get confused by the two:

UNDERSTEER:  If your car "plows" to much, or if the front end feels as though 
it is sliding out from under you, add "oversteer."

OVERSTEER:  If the tail end of you car feels loose (hangs out) or tries to 
break away too early, add "understeer."

CHASSIS FEATURE:                        FOR MORE OVERSTEER:                   
  FOR MORE UNDERSTEER:
front tire pressure                              higher                       
                             lower
rear tire pressure                               lower                        
                             higher
front tire section                                larger                      
                               smaller
rear tire section                                 narrower                    
                             larger
front wheel camber                            more negative                   
                      more positive
rear wheel camber                             more positive                   
                       more negative
front springs                                      softer                     
                                stiffer
rear springs                                       stiffer                    
                                 softer
front anti-roll bars                               thinner                    
                               thicker
rear anti-roll bars                                thicker                    
                               thinner
front roll center                                   lower                     
                                higher
front track                                          wider                    
                                 narrower
rear track                                           narrower                 
                               wider
weight distribution                               more rearward               
                        more forward
rear deck spoiler                                 lower                       
                             higher

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