Originally posted by Cassandra+Apr 5 2005, 10:31 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cassandra @ Apr 5 2005, 10:31 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-umdbandit@Apr 5 2005, 05:42 AM
I was looking at the handling adjustment tips on BavAuto, and it says to increase oversteer, lower the pressure in the rear tires and increase pressure in the front.
My thinking is that this would do the opposite because there will be more grip on the rear tires (bigger contact patch) and less grip on the front. So what gives? :dunno
Thanks...i'm here to learn!
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They are 100 % correct. If you want to go a step further than tire pressure, to increase oversteer;
you'll have to also mount a wider tire up front, norrower in the rear
more negative camber up front, more positive camber in the rear
softer springs front, stiffer in the rear
softer front stabilizer, stiffer rear.
Of course you don't need all this if it's minimal. These suggestions are for racing and also dependant on track conditions and your tires.
You get all this tuned to the car and you get a BMW with the characteristics of a Porsche 911.
The best way is to experiment. In small increments. 2 psi will make a world of a difference in the way a car handles especially in the corners. I know my race track is the German Autobahn.
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For awesome info! :wink