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S197 pushing badly

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W2W Racing
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20+ Years
Woodbine, MD
Hey everyone, could use some quick advice.
I run an 08 with an Aluminator XS. The car has Multi-Matic dampers similar to those found on an FR500C. Front sway bar is 1.375”,
Rear bar is .71”, front springs are 500 pounds, rear springs are 325 pounds, tires are Hancock Ventus, semi slick, 315/30/18, Cortex watts link set on the lowest position.
My problem is the car pushes like crazy. I have a race tomorrow morning and I’m trying to get some suggestions to either reduce the car pushing and possibly introduce some oversteer or try and get some more weight on the front end.I have I have a .90” rear bar that I could put on it or I was thinking possibly lowering the front right height in an attempt to get more grip. Any thoughts either way? Or other possible suggestions?
Much appreciated
 
What phase of the corner is the push happening --- entry, mid, exit, or all?

Have you tried changing the Watts link pivot height before? That's probably the easiest thing to change, and raising it should promote oversteer. However, I'd be very wary of going into a race after making a blind change.
 
Hey everyone, could use some quick advice.
I run an 08 with an Aluminator XS. The car has Multi-Matic dampers similar to those found on an FR500C. Front sway bar is 1.375”,
Rear bar is .71”, front springs are 500 pounds, rear springs are 325 pounds, tires are Hancock Ventus, semi slick, 315/30/18, Cortex watts link set on the lowest position.
My problem is the car pushes like crazy. I have a race tomorrow morning and I’m trying to get some suggestions to either reduce the car pushing and possibly introduce some oversteer or try and get some more weight on the front end.I have I have a .90” rear bar that I could put on it or I was thinking possibly lowering the front right height in an attempt to get more grip. Any thoughts either way? Or other possible suggestions?
Much appreciated
Raise the watts link.
 

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