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Old 11-01-2002, 12:01 AM
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when i tested my stablizers, i found that the softer they got, the less the front tires slipped, but this probably only goes for real slippery surfaces. i think this is why:

when you have a hard stablizer-
you turn, and pressure is put on the outer front tire, and with the the hard stablizer, the pressure is transferred to the other (inner) tire and is not absorbed by the stablizer's springiness. (You can see how the inner front tire affects the steering radius by putting mediums all around and then taking off the inner front tire and trying to steer).

the front grip seems to get less and less as they get softer.

With the QFM springs, there is no wheel to wheel pressure exchange, it is completely independent. so the car should probably handle in wide, smooth radiuses, good control i bet. dunno though, cuz i have not done that spring mod.

yeah..i think all the parts, no matter what they are, change the performance and handling a little bit. Mixing it up lots of different ways is the best way to find what is best for the surface being used.
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