#25645, "RE: Let's talk handling perfection (Gurus welcomed)" In response to In response to 0 Nov-08-04 05:45 PM by WickedESi
Originally posted by Max_96_GS Now,there is two schools of tought: A) Soft springs and big sway bars. B)Hard springs with soft bars.In my opinion,I would on a 2gnt go for softer springs(eibachs pro kit)and big bar(RMDSM). Some of you guys probably think the Rmdsm is two hard and still induce some understeer, but I experienced it and went away(more neutral balance) with setting the front shocks softer and the rear ones rock hard. Soon, I am going to try matching an adjustable front bar (set on soft) with the rmdsm in the back, to see how it behaves. Another un-neutral characteristic on the way of reaching handling nirvana is that Several 2gnt I drove showed signs of unbalanced cross weight. What I mean is that some 2gnt, like right turns more than left ones or vice versa. This problem is due to uneven weight distribution on the Right-front/Left-back compared to Left-front/right back. One of my future projects is to weight the car with me in it on all four side and see how practically possible it is to remove or shift weights, so I could correct any imbalance.I'm waiting to hear any input, suggestions and different views from this terrific board cauz at the end we'll all benefit. It's ignorance to think you know it all
You'll have the best feel if you match spring stiffness to roll (anti-sway) bar stiffness. As for trying to help handling by trying to adjust side to side weight distribution is like beating a dead dog with a stick unless you're building a car. There isn't really anything heavy you can practically relocate on the car that can't just be plain removed. Adding weight = bad, removing weight = good... always.
But if you happen to put your car up on scales, I'm intrested in knowing what each tire reads.
Joel Baldridge, ASE Certified Master Technician, Audi Certified Expert Technician
