Correcting the negative effects of lowering
02-10-2005, 08:42 PM
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Correcting the negative effects of lowering
I've been gone for over a month and have nothing better to do then read information on cars and such. I came across this a few days ago and haven't been able to find any good information on it. But here it is:
On most Subaru cars when they are lowered more then 1" they lose alot of there contact patch during cornering due to body roll. This wouldn't usually happen if the car was at it's stock hight. My question is how do you correct this problem? Would you get a stiffer suspension to reduce body roll, ajust the camber, shorten the control arms. I've looked everywhere and haven't found a solid answer. If anyone know could you share the info.
On most Subaru cars when they are lowered more then 1" they lose alot of there contact patch during cornering due to body roll. This wouldn't usually happen if the car was at it's stock hight. My question is how do you correct this problem? Would you get a stiffer suspension to reduce body roll, ajust the camber, shorten the control arms. I've looked everywhere and haven't found a solid answer. If anyone know could you share the info.
02-10-2005, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by WRXed
i'll let you read my fundamentals of vehicle dynamics textbook when you get back.
02-11-2005, 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by JTech
I've been gone for over a month and have nothing better to do then read information on cars and such. I came across this a few days ago and haven't been able to find any good information on it. But here it is:
On most Subaru cars when they are lowered more then 1" they lose alot of there contact patch during cornering due to body roll. This wouldn't usually happen if the car was at it's stock hight. My question is how do you correct this problem? Would you get a stiffer suspension to reduce body roll, ajust the camber, shorten the control arms. I've looked everywhere and haven't found a solid answer. If anyone know could you share the info.
On most Subaru cars when they are lowered more then 1" they lose alot of there contact patch during cornering due to body roll. This wouldn't usually happen if the car was at it's stock hight. My question is how do you correct this problem? Would you get a stiffer suspension to reduce body roll, ajust the camber, shorten the control arms. I've looked everywhere and haven't found a solid answer. If anyone know could you share the info.
02-11-2005, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoppie
^^^Nerd. Sorry, Im just jealous. I at least know where my jack is. :banana:
Hey Im a SAE member too.
Society of Abundant Eaters aka the fatguys club.
Hey Im a SAE member too.
Society of Abundant Eaters aka the fatguys club.
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