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Originally Posted by x_hawker
Noted. Whiteline bushings are also at the top of my list, and I have 102k miles on my current shocks, but they don't feel like they're out yet (I probably can't even tell between worn and not unworn).
Hope I'm not asking too much, but is there an explanation as to why a lower spring rate would be geared towards oversteer, and vice versa, why a higher spring rate would induce more grip? Or is that just a fallacy?
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Higher overall spring rates means faster response and less roll so less geometry/alignment change.
Lower overall spring rates mean more compliance.
Softening spring rates
at one end of the car means less weight transfer at that end of the car, meaning more evenly loaded tires, meaning more grip at that end of the car. So softer up front means more grip up front and thus more oversteer. BUT the other consequences (more goemetry change, potential bottoming, etc) may negatively impact grip, along with reduced response.
That's the short version.
- Andrew