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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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Re: Are F-Bodies good handlers?

yea, i have to say, the understeer was caused from trying to enter the corners too hot.. I don't have any problem with mid corner and exit understeer.


When I first started Autoxing, I used to understeer all over the place though.. mostly cause I was going in wayy too fast. and the stock setup with worn tires didn't help either.
Old Sep 5, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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Re: Are F-Bodies good handlers?

Originally Posted by Brangeta
I'm off topic now, but what are relocation brackets? I have heard people talk about them a lot, but I've been too afraid to ask what exactly is being relocated.
Brackets that attach to the rear end assembly that drops the lower control arm attaching point. This relocation uses the rotational force of the differential when the throttle is applied to plant the rear differential harder. It is especially needed on lowered cars. When you lower a car, the lower control arm angle moves the car's instant center to a point that is outside the car, making traction difficult. The front attaching point is lowered and the lower control arm usually becomes close to parallel to the gound. By dropping the rear attaching point, the instant center is restored back to within the car's dimensions, the control arm is back at an angle where it is pointed roughly at the engine. If you notice, a stock f-body will squat the rear end on acceleration. Adding a dropped rear attaching point, the rear of the chassis will rise due to the leverage of the differential being planted downward when power is applied. They are a definate help, but not a cure-all.
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