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Originally Posted by Gunman
A car that goes thru the corners flat, is better for aero though.
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The aerodynamics on the front of the car are usually more sensitive to pitching, so a higher front ride frequency generally helps aero.
There's good explanation of "flat-ride" and spring frequencies here:
http://www.optimumg.com/docs/Springs...Tech_Tip_1.pdf
Great quote in there:
"The above theory was originally developed for passenger cars, where comfort takes priority over performance, which leads to low damping ratios, and minimum pitching over bumps.
Racecars in general run higher damping ratios, and have a much smaller concern for comfort, leading to some racecars using higher front ride frequencies."
- Andy