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spetz
13-09-2005, 06:52 PM
I got an engine conversion done in my car from 1.8 4 Cyl, to a 2.0 V6. Before that the car had coilovers (Fulcrum) which were fine for the weight distribution. Now with the engine in the front I was told to get stiffer front springs and shocks to match.

Now would this cause more understeer?

If I give my weight front and rear on scales, can you guys tell me the best spring rate? Tein dampers are adjustable so that's not a problem

Need advice and quick guys as I should be buying them end of this week, beginning of next week

bennjamin
13-09-2005, 06:54 PM
the excess weight hanging over your front axle will give more understeer.
Try to combat this disadvantage with a larger rear swaybar.

spetz
14-09-2005, 12:19 AM
Well everyone recommends that I have the right spring rate and damper rate for the front, which is obviously higher than what I have now.
And knowing that a stiffer front would cause more understeer, does this mean the springs will cause more understeer as well?