Got Grip?

Came across this series and found it interesting.
This is not an endorsement on my part of any particular strategy as we all know, "Your mileage may vary" but I love reading about this stuff and I bet some of you do too.
So to that end...here it is.

Soft Does Not Equal Grip – Part One - Olsen Motorsports

A pretty common statement at the race track is: "Lets soften it up so it will work better" Sometimes this refers to the front, sometimes to the rear, other times to the whole car. A common strategy to find traction is to reduce stiffness in some way. This can be effective (which is why it

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Soft Does Not Equal Grip – Part Two - Olsen Motorsports

One of the most open ended questions in motorsports: "What spring rates should I run?" Outside of the highest levels of this sport (and sometimes even there) choosing a spring rate can be equal parts objective and subjective. Opinions and methodologies abound for choosing your springs. Talk to...

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Soft Does Not Equal Grip Part 3, Anti Roll Bars - Olsen Motorsports

Soft Does Not Equal Grip - Part 3 - Anti-Roll Bars (ARBs) Previously we discussed damping and springs, now we move on to the next bit in the suspension; the anti-roll bar (ARB) or sway bar. Much has been written about its functionality so we won’t beleaguer the point here. The goal of this post

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[PatientZero]

Good read. Thanks for sharing

 

[blacksheep-1]

Good stuff...
I worry though, after working in Porsche Cup, those cars are ridiculously regulated

 

[Egparson202]

I do love reading this stuff. Thanks.

 

[Massimo]

As someone very new to the track scene (still haven't hit the track, I'm a window shopper still), this was really helpful to read and understand how springs, ARBs, and other points of the suspension all work together.

 

[Egparson202]

Very interesting read. Ironically, I just made a spring change on the Shelby. We went slightly stiffer in front and slightly softer in rear. It had several positive effects: easier to put down power coming off the corner and less dive under braking. And it didn’t cause any new understeer. If anything the car was more neutral than before. I’m sure the corner balancing helped too. I need more seat time to really assess it but driver “comfort” was definitely improved.