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Old 07-03-2013, 08:17 PM
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Ok … since both adjustments are for rebound (low speed & hi-speed piston travel) do this:

a. Soften the high speed rebound on the rears until you get the car "loose on entry" when braking & turning ... or until you run out of adjustment. This will help the car turn better on entry & middle.

Note the settings when it does get loose & back up a step.

b. Stiffen the low speed rebound on the fronts … and see how much better the car turns "mid-corner" when you're "rolling or coasting" with no brakes or throttle.

Pay attention to what it does to the rear tire grip on corner exit. It should get less traction. Note the settings when it does.

c. Stiffen the low speed rebound on the rears until you get the car "loose on entry" when braking hard & turning ... or until you run out of adjustment. Note the settings when it does get loose & back up a step.

Pay attention to what it does to the rear tire grip on corner exit. It will get more traction. Note the settings when it does.

It “may or may not” tighten up the car mid corner. If it does, note the setting & back up some.

d. Stiffen the high speed rebound on the fronts … and see how much better the car turns "mid-corner" when you're "rolling or coasting" with no brakes or throttle.

Pay attention to what it does to the rear tire grip on corner exit. It should get less traction. Note the settings when it does.
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Then ...

e. Stiffen the high speed rebound on the rears until you get the car "tight on entry" when braking & turning ... or until you run out of adjustment. This may make the car harder to turn on entry & middle … potentially creating a tight/pushing condition.

Note the settings when it does get too tight or pushing & back up a step.

f. Soften the low speed rebound on the fronts … and see how this makes the car harder to turn "mid-corner" when you're "rolling or coasting" with no brakes or throttle.

Pay attention to what it does to the rear tire grip on corner exit. It should get more traction. Note the settings when it does.

g. Soften the low speed rebound on the rears to see how it affects the car on entry when braking hard & turning ... this may tighten or loosen the car on entry & may not, depending on other factors Note the settings if it does change.

Pay attention to what it does to the rear tire grip on corner exit. It will have less traction. Note the settings when it does.

It “may or may ” loosen up the car mid corner. If it does, note the setting & back up some.

h. Soften the high speed rebound on the fronts … and see how this makes the car harder to turn "mid-corner" when you're "rolling or coasting".

Pay attention to what it does to the rear tire grip on corner exit. It should get more traction. Note the settings when it does.

Please do these in this order & take lots of notes. You won't be able to remember all the details accurately. I don't know any top race teams that don't use "run sheets" to keep track of changes, results, etc.

Then, post a report of each run, with all 4 shock settings, the handling results on corner entry (braking & turning), Middle (coast) & Exit (throttle roll on & steering unwind) ... and the differences from the previous run.

You'll learn first hand what changes do ... I'll guide you on what every thing means to us from what you post ... and people following along can learn & share their experiences too.
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