View Full Version : Spring rate ?
pigpen52
03-03-2008, 11:55 AM
Ok...I know if you reduce spring rate on a corner the wheel weight goes down...and if on the right side it will allow it to roll over for more side bite, but what happens if you lower both front or both rear? Like if I went down 50# on both fronts would I have more rear %. Also if I lower both fronts will it allow the front end to dive more...and allow a faster transfer to rear tires on corner exit?
claybuster
03-03-2008, 10:06 PM
Like if I went down 50# on both fronts would I have more rear %. Also if I lower both fronts will it allow the front end to dive more...and allow a faster transfer to rear tires on corner exit?
Cant change F-R% without moving physical weight. Stiffer spring gets the weight, softening spring does not get you side bite.
0jcrew
03-05-2008, 05:16 AM
If you are lowering spring rate and reset to ride height the the wheel weight should be the same. if not it is not adjusted correctly. unless you are thinking of wheel rate? if you change a spring (on the scales) and reset to ride height it should be within 5#s give or take. and with your idea of softening both fronts and not reseting ride height the rear percentage should go down but not enough to see on most scales(around .01-.1 lb) which is not enough to even wasting time with! and yes with dropping both front spring rates it will allow more front end drop during weight transfer. stiffer front springs keep drive in the car by pushing back onto the rear springs. you ask if it will allow faster transfer, that is in the shocks. pm me if any other questions
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