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Old 08-27-2012, 10:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Sway bar at the front or the rear?

Have some problem to keeping track at the end of the curve then I accelerate. I have 3-link Mooser 3:55 and 15", the big tyres have some problems to get grip but thats quite normal compared to 17".

I think the best way to make it easyer for the front tyres is to put the sway bar at the rear, other ideas?
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Have you tried changing air pressure in the tires. I am running 15" Goodyear Eagle GT II at
35 lbs. for Auto X It helps but I think you are reaching the max grip that the 15" tires have. I think you are right, 17" tires may help you.
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It's a process.When I first built my car without any sway bars understeer was a big problem. I added the SAI mod and a front VPM bar and it was much better but still had an understeer problem at Auto-X. Added a rear bar VPM bar and still had underster.Added Koni shocks with a different spring rate and it is great. Try this go to google and type the following: site ffcars.com understeer/oversteer correctiions. All kinds of changes can be made to alter the handling of your car but I would recommend an adjustible sway bar for your car. Add the front first and see how it helps. Adding a front bar keeps the frame of the car closer to the horizontal which does not unload the inside tire as yo go around a turn.
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Give a visit to the road racing discussion forum. Tons of info on setup.
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