[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Want.FR-S

That does not quite lick it. Yes, when you have lower COG the *distribution* of weight transfer between the left and the front wheels is more evenly. That is the effect because of reduced loads, not the cause. Furthermore, the more evenly distribution does not impact the choice of suspension, the reduced loads are the cause that one can use a softer suspension with lower COG car. However, you also need to consider the required piston travel length for the shocks even if your load is reduced.

In fact, this can be summarized by Dr. Brian Beckman from No Buck Racing Club: The effects of weight transfer are proportional to the height of the CG off the ground. A flatter car, one with a lower CG, handles better and quicker because weight transfer is not so drastic as it is in a high car.



So now we know that with lower COG the effect of weight transfer is reduced, thus better handling and quicker speed to turn around. I still do not see how that can be translated into *softer* suspension, and thus helping in ride comfort.

The springs are resisting the transfer though, right? So if the transfer is reduced by the lower CoG, we can use softer springs.