> Randall, is there an option of rubber and poly bushings and endlinks,
and
> which would be better?
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Use of compliant bushings on sway bars opens up the realm of progressive
onset of sway bar action. There are even fancy spring loaded end links
that will allow no sway bar contribution until a certain amount of body
lean is achieved.
For example, using relatively non-compliant (stiff) endlinks on the rear
and relatively more compliant (soft) up front will dial in more overstear
at low levels of lean but as lean increases understeer will increase. This
can make for quick steering response that won't run away with you when
things get extreme.
This is where the art of chassis tuning comes in. Playing with shock
rates, spring rates, sway bar rates, end link styles tires and tire
pressures makes for a miriad possibilities. Your job, Mr. Phelps, is to
investigate all the possibilities. As always if you are caught we will
disavow any knowledge of anything relevant or worthwhile.
But seriously, there are so many variables that it is very difficult to
optimize them all. You can play with the system until it is how you like
it and then enjoy.
Dave
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