The situation you describe will in all likelihood cause massive understeer.
With the rear suspension pretty well remaining as delivered from the
factory, and adding significant stiffness to the front, you are bound to
push. The resolution is to add equal stiffness to the rear by increasing
spring stiffness, adding a sway bar or a combination of both.
You can also remedy the problem by reducing the front stiffness. How much
will be determined by trial and error a little at a time until you achieve
the results and handling you desire.
Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Larry Vaughan
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 4:31 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: front swaybar
Hypothetical question. Will a bigger front swaybar cause understeer or
oversteer with the following suspension. Lower heavier front springs and
lowered stock rear swing spring. From 7/8" swaybar to 1" swaybar. The
front springs are GT6 with a couple of coils removed. The rear spring is
new with a 3/4" lowering block, but I think I will go back to the rear
vertical links lowered 1".
Larry
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