Hotchkis sway bar question.

Originally Posted by Brendan What is the front sway doing in the case of the Z that makes it so beneficial? I was always under the impression that a stiffer

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Hotchkis sway bar question.

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07-07-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brendan

What is the front sway doing in the case of the Z that makes it so beneficial? I was always under the impression that a stiffer front sway would induce understeer. I am asking specifically in the context of autocross which is my chosen performance diving venue.

Because this is what happens even with a stiffer (Stillen) front bar:

sway bars....

You gotta get the tires facing the right direction first, with a big bar and camber.

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