Spring rate question
Last season was my first in racing and my car wasn't fully modified, suspension-wise, due to the initial high entry costs of going wheel-to-wheel.
Therefore, I raced the whole season using Eibach performance street springs that had a progressive spring rate of approx. 425-530 lbs./front and 200-300 lbs./rear. (I know, really soft for hard core track running.)
Yet, I liked the balance of the car (oversteer vs. understeer) at the end of the year after some changes were made to the rear ride height and front camber.
Question: I had race-specific springs recently installed on the vehicle. These have linear rates of 900lbs./front and 250lbs./rear. Given that the increase in the front rate is way in excess compared to the rear, won't I see the handling balance tilt toward increased understeer? Shouldn't the front spring rates be lower, say 800 lbs?
Thanks for any help.
Last edited by RedMisted; 02-07-2009 at 12:37 PM.
Chris
#91 ITR Mustang
1st place-2008 Great Lakes Division Championship Series
1st place-2009 Kryderacing Series
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