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Originally Posted by tranceformer I disagree. IMO softer rear setting should work better, it helps with the weight transfer to the rear end. But I see where you're going with

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Old 03-16-2012, 11:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I disagree. IMO softer rear setting should work better, it helps with the weight transfer to the rear end.

But I see where you're going with the softer front setting [to allow the frontend to lift and transfer weight to the rear]. Have you had better results doing it this way?
I'm not giving the dampening suggestions by experience, but have been told by the shop that installed the Coilovers on our Camaro that when we take it to the strip we'll want to stiffen the rear and do the opposite on the front. Whether they are cranked all the way or not the car will still dip a little and the weight be transferred to the rear end. I believe this is for preventing wheel hop which I experienced on one of my hard launches at the drag strip. I might be wrong
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I'm not giving the dampening suggestions by experience, but have been told by the shop that installed the Coilovers on our Camaro that when we take it to the strip we'll want to stiffen the rear and do the opposite on the front. Whether they are cranked all the way or not the car will still dip a little and the weight be transferred to the rear end. I believe this is for preventing wheel hop which I experienced on one of my hard launches at the drag strip. I might be wrong
Hmmm... sounds like a FWD honda setup IMO.

From what I've seen, the Nismo owners (350 & 370) have more trouble at the dragstrip because of the stiffer springs. Same with anyone with aftermarket coilovers that are setup for auto-x or road course.
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