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Old 03-02-2012, 06:12 AM
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Just checking how many folks run here with a slightly higher ride height front than rear and how the driving balance changed if it did at all. I was wondering how the balance would change as opposed to a same ride height
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I used to but I'm trying out a different setup now.

The rear seems to be a bit less lively.
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Originally Posted by macr88
I used to but I'm trying out a different setup now.

The rear seems to be a bit less lively.
Care to share what your new setup is? I was recommended this setting as per my instruction manual.
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Springs 700lb front 650lb rear
Eibach bars front and rear on the stiffer of the two holes
I think I'm 13" front 13.25 rear height center of axle to bottom of fender
camber -3° front -2.5 rear
Caster 5.5? Or somewhere around there
Toe 0 front 1/16in rear

I have a track day Sunday so I'll see how that works out and hopefully the times will reflect my feelings < doesn't happen often lol
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Springs 700lb front 650lb rear
Eibach bars front and rear on the stiffer of the two holes
I think I'm 13" front 13.25 rear height center of axle to bottom of fender
camber -3° front -2.5 rear
Caster 5.5? Or somewhere around there
Toe 0 front 1/16in rear

I have a track day Sunday so I'll see how that works out and hopefully the times will reflect my feelings < doesn't happen often lol
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Originally Posted by macr88
Springs 700lb front 650lb rear
Eibach bars front and rear on the stiffer of the two holes
I think I'm 13" front 13.25 rear height center of axle to bottom of fender
camber -3° front -2.5 rear
Caster 5.5? Or somewhere around there
Toe 0 front 1/16in rear

I have a track day Sunday so I'll see how that works out and hopefully the times will reflect my feelings < doesn't happen often lol
Hope you can check back with some feedback. Will be interesting to know how it turns out
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The car was very close to being perfectly balanced, it's currently on the oversteer side but very easy to drive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLtOO...e_gdata_player
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Those look like some nice entry speeds!
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Originally Posted by macr88
The car was very close to being perfectly balanced, it's currently on the oversteer side but very easy to drive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLtOO...e_gdata_player
Looking good! Do you think you get quicker times with this ride height setup?
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Thanks, not really sure since there were other changes made but overall it felt better, once I figure out what to do with my fenders I'll lower the front & rear a tad more maybe an 1/8th to 1/4 lower. Aero wise I think it's better if the rear is higher than the front but that's just a guess.


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