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Old 01-01-2014, 11:50 AM   #40
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Lots of talk about correction of roll-center, and specific line-item alignment specs.
When you understand the relationship of this dynamic alignment (alignment not just in static state but across the swing-arc of the full suspension in stroke, and in steering...), you will start to truly improve handling by finding directions, and ways to modify things accordingly. It is a complex science of geometry and physics, of loads and motion.

I'd also like to mention that with roll-center adjustment, you also need to start working on solutions for steering ackerman, toe links, upper arm re-positioning, caster corrections, and also making room to go for a deeper drop by hammering, cutting, and fabricating tunnels and making space to allow more tire clearance... Because the Black-i is that nice, and it will accommodate things quite well to these extreme drop-mod projects.

And each time you go further in correcting inherent chassis/body issues for a specific project, the more handling and precision you will gain back for such extremely lowered cars.
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