Message #18960

[jim-ratliff]

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550 front spring rates  - 11 mm sway bar  - 5 degree camber
500 rear spring rate     - 24 mm sway bar  - 2 degree camber

Road Racing

500 front spring rate  - 20 mm sway bar - 3 degree camber
800 rear spring rate   - 30 mm sway bar - 1 degree camber

I don't know that either comparison of skiing versus driving a cushy cadillac in auto cross is a valid comparison.
But I am surprised at the rear suspension stiffness.  550 spring with 11 mm sway versus 500 spring and stiffer sway bar is a subtle difference.  But much stiffer rear springs AND larger sway bar would really stiffen the rear end.


I assume you were wanting the car to rotate quicker (almost oversteer) in auto cross. The more agressive camber I can understand.




The point is you are comparing National's level racing to recreational skiing.  Nationals level racers probably put just as much time and energy into boot selection and testing as you did your cars. You don't get fast without it. But I think someone said Nationals level mogul racers also user very stiff boots?