I never saw this show up. I don't think it's too long. is something busted?
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> From: Bill Babcock <billb@bnj.com>
> Date: April 13, 2010 8:59:51 AM HST
> To: <dos_gusanos@msn.com>
> Cc: fot <fot@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Hmod Handling question for your entertainment and my
>assistance
>
> I'd try every suspension tuning trick before cutting anything, unless you
>really are going to do the cut anyway, then I'd do all the tweaking after
>that. Shortening your rear springs would have stiffened them, and that
>generally REDUCES understeer. For some reason your car went the other way, so
>I'd guess there's something else going on. You are right in thinking
>shortening the front springs should increase understeer, but something is
>wrong somewhere, so if your determined to lower the ride height, get that done
>and start tuning.
>
> The list starts with tire pressure. find a place you can use as a skid pad or
>a track with minimal straights (skid pad is better). Run the car around until
>tire temps settle and then get a reading. You want center temp the same as
>outer or inner (usually inner, though if your camber is really screwed it
>could be either). See what that gets you, might be all you need.
>
> Then set your camber. On a skid pad you want even temps across the tire, on a
>track you'll probably be happy with inner and center the same, outer a bit
>cooler since it gets more cooling in the straights.
>
> Adjust your roll bar--softer reduces understeer.
>
> For sure check your bump steer, sometimes sudden onset understeer is caused
>by roll-induced bump steer.
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