chassis rake?
09-13-2003, 02:18 AM
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chassis rake?
Guys,
I am lowering a car right now keeping the chassis rake stock. However, I would think that you could improve high speed braking by lowering the rear just a bit on a rear or mid-engine car. This would change the weight transfer in positive ways I think. What compromises does an OEM make when setting up stock chassis rake? I would think that braking would improve when nailing brakes right before corner "turn-in". If this does help what will I give up? There is no free lunch. Any opinions?
TIA
I am lowering a car right now keeping the chassis rake stock. However, I would think that you could improve high speed braking by lowering the rear just a bit on a rear or mid-engine car. This would change the weight transfer in positive ways I think. What compromises does an OEM make when setting up stock chassis rake? I would think that braking would improve when nailing brakes right before corner "turn-in". If this does help what will I give up? There is no free lunch. Any opinions?
TIA
09-14-2003, 10:46 PM
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hello fatbilly, sounds like you are thinking suspensions. advice won't help until you try the new lower height, there alone is a change in geometry as far as corner weights go. if you can, do a full alignment after the spring changes, and possiblbly check corner weights. i've seen rake between .8 to 1.4 degrees positive, without complaints. good luck.
