BlacknBoostn
12-02-2008, 01:11 PM
Firstly, can this subforum be changed to Suspension/Handling? I wasn't sure where to place this... Doesn't have anything to do with suspension per say and handling doesn't have a section.
I've got a concept that I've been rolling around in my head for a while now... here is my disclaimer:
By presenting this concept to you I am in no way intending on using my theory. I am in no way stating any belief in this concept. I am in no way stating that I think this is the right and correct thing to do. This post is for information and theory only. I am in no way stating that there is actually any benefit to this theory. I am simply asking whether or not, in theory, this would be a beneficial situation when set up correctly.
OK that being said, Adam I respectfully request that before you say it's impossible and that it wouldn't work to truly thing about the big picture and the actual point that I'm trying to get at.
OK the problem:
Neon SRT4s are notoriously light on the rear end. High speeds, Wet ground, Braking + turning are all recipies for disaster. The back end is just too light to handle as effectively as it potentially could.
Solution:
Even out the handling characteristics between the front and rear end to balance the car and provide more traction in the rear.
Methods:
Aero:
Undercarriage diffuser, front lip, rear diffuser, adjustments to spoiler to improve downforce and stability, canards f/r...
Traction:
Wide tires and rims (widest that could be possibly fit) coupled with staggered fitment ( here is where i would like you to pay close attention ) with wider wheels in the back and a lower offset wheel. Possibly spacers. I know this is a FWD car. I'm not talking about drag, I'm talking specifically road courses, time attacks, etc. I'm essentially talking about 17x8.5F and 17x9.5R with the appropriate tire sizes to match. Again this is NOT something I have in mind for my car currently i'm just curious to see what type of effect this might have on the handling characteristics for a purpose built road course car. I know people run staggered fitment in RWD, I also know why. I'm only asking if it will help make the car more stable in the rear.
Any pros? Cons?
Anybody at all please feel free to jump in!
Adam, I only asked because you seem to be pretty confident and I really didn't want to ask the drag racers on SRTforums...
Discuss
I've got a concept that I've been rolling around in my head for a while now... here is my disclaimer:
By presenting this concept to you I am in no way intending on using my theory. I am in no way stating any belief in this concept. I am in no way stating that I think this is the right and correct thing to do. This post is for information and theory only. I am in no way stating that there is actually any benefit to this theory. I am simply asking whether or not, in theory, this would be a beneficial situation when set up correctly.
OK that being said, Adam I respectfully request that before you say it's impossible and that it wouldn't work to truly thing about the big picture and the actual point that I'm trying to get at.
OK the problem:
Neon SRT4s are notoriously light on the rear end. High speeds, Wet ground, Braking + turning are all recipies for disaster. The back end is just too light to handle as effectively as it potentially could.
Solution:
Even out the handling characteristics between the front and rear end to balance the car and provide more traction in the rear.
Methods:
Aero:
Undercarriage diffuser, front lip, rear diffuser, adjustments to spoiler to improve downforce and stability, canards f/r...
Traction:
Wide tires and rims (widest that could be possibly fit) coupled with staggered fitment ( here is where i would like you to pay close attention ) with wider wheels in the back and a lower offset wheel. Possibly spacers. I know this is a FWD car. I'm not talking about drag, I'm talking specifically road courses, time attacks, etc. I'm essentially talking about 17x8.5F and 17x9.5R with the appropriate tire sizes to match. Again this is NOT something I have in mind for my car currently i'm just curious to see what type of effect this might have on the handling characteristics for a purpose built road course car. I know people run staggered fitment in RWD, I also know why. I'm only asking if it will help make the car more stable in the rear.
Any pros? Cons?
Anybody at all please feel free to jump in!
Adam, I only asked because you seem to be pretty confident and I really didn't want to ask the drag racers on SRTforums...
Discuss