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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 05:28 PM
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Default HELP with suspension setup!

SUSPENSION:

1) Apex'i N1 type V coilovers (i think f: 12k r: 9k)
2) Stock front sway (24mm)
3) Mugen rear sway (26mm)

here's my problem. I'm running two different set ups .... have higher spring rates in the front induce understeer, but then my bigger rear sway induces oversteer ...
so basically i'm running both set up (i've noticed that people tend to match bigger spring rates in the front with bigger front sways and vice versa)

so basically my ? is ... what should i do .. i'm asking because i really don't know. when i take it to the track it feels fine, but i have nothing to compare it to.
i want to try and stick with a single set up.

was wondering what you guys think... either sell my rear sway and get a JDM type R.... and then buy the mugen 26mm for the front .... or change the spring rates to larger in the rear.
BTW if i change the spring rates is the dampening from the softest setting the same compression from front to rear?
Please help. i'm kinda lost and need advice.
p.s. i'm open minded .. all criticisms are welcome
Brian
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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Default Re: HELP with suspension setup! (whitenameseboi)

So you basically have a JDM suspension setup.

Define "track" and your expereince please. Funny how those things can mean a whole lot sometimes.

What does the car do? Oversteer, Understeer, Neutral?

If Neutral I wouldn't change a thing.

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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1GreyTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If Neutral I wouldn't change a thing.</TD></TR></TABLE>

your current setup seems like it would make the car very neutral and would oversteer at your behest, i.e. trailbraking into a tight corner
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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Default Re: HELP with suspension setup! (whitenameseboi)

Unless youre running staggered tires I guarantee the car understeers way too much. If it feels "fine" on the track right now you should wait till you gain some more speed and you'll get tired of the car pushing everywhere. You could swap your swings f &gt; r and you'll get a taste for the balance with a stiffer rear. I would do that first, since it's free, then up the spring rates as you see fit. It will be easier to select new rates after you have some experience driving on an additional f/r bias.
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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9k front 12k rear would be interesting as oversteer
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