Hey All! I've been struggling to understand the theory behind this and wanted to see if TMO had any better insights to this.
What are the effects of a stiffer rear sway bar other than mid-corner balance? I've heard power-out is affected, but what about turn in?
Another thought I've had is this: let's say you have 2 setups: a soft front/rear and stiff front/rear bar setup.
Also assume shocks and springs are identical and both setups have the same roll couple distribution front-to-rear
Lastly assume the car is to be run on a smooth track (removes bumpy road compliance out of the equation).
In theory, would the cars handle identically? Or would there still be differences in turn in and power out from the stiffer front and rear?
(I presume mid corner balance should be the same since the roll couple distribution is the same)
I ask these questions because I have the FRPP track shocks (non-adjustable) and was debating on upgrading my PP1 rear sway bar to a PP2.
(PP1 is 22.3mm and PP2 is 24mm, roughly 66% stiffer)
I have BMR handling springs (250/980) and a BMR front sway bar (currently set to middle setting).
Mustang6g threads advised me to start with setup and recommended I not go any stiffer in the rear.
I'm hesitant to soften my front bar, as I feel like my suspension is getting very close to the bump stops while cornering
What are the effects of a stiffer rear sway bar other than mid-corner balance? I've heard power-out is affected, but what about turn in?
Another thought I've had is this: let's say you have 2 setups: a soft front/rear and stiff front/rear bar setup.
Also assume shocks and springs are identical and both setups have the same roll couple distribution front-to-rear
Lastly assume the car is to be run on a smooth track (removes bumpy road compliance out of the equation).
In theory, would the cars handle identically? Or would there still be differences in turn in and power out from the stiffer front and rear?
(I presume mid corner balance should be the same since the roll couple distribution is the same)
I ask these questions because I have the FRPP track shocks (non-adjustable) and was debating on upgrading my PP1 rear sway bar to a PP2.
(PP1 is 22.3mm and PP2 is 24mm, roughly 66% stiffer)
I have BMR handling springs (250/980) and a BMR front sway bar (currently set to middle setting).
Mustang6g threads advised me to start with setup and recommended I not go any stiffer in the rear.
I'm hesitant to soften my front bar, as I feel like my suspension is getting very close to the bump stops while cornering