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Originally Posted by Ron Sutton
You guys are "special." 
Very special. 
Before I post the info on tuning with roll centers ... does anyone want to further discuss:
a. Tuning to balance a car with bigger rear tires
This one could be a general thread item since so many cars on this forum run as wide as possible in the rear. In fact many have an even greater split than on my car
b. Effects of different track widths
In a previous post on scrub and spindles you focused on maximizing track width. At some point on a really tight course such as some of the peanut autoxs maybe too much track is a bad thing? What about that? Is there an optimal range based on a ratio of track vs wheelbase and I imagine this changes with the cars intended use. Specific to my problem I am somewhat limited on track and over indulging in wheelbase so what unique issues does that cause for my build?
c. Tire characteristics on different rim widths I think Matt is pretty clear that he needs a low rim width to allow for super low air pressure when he goes rock crawling
d. The true definition of "Jiffy Pop" wheels
That has now been trademarked and it's use in any sticky threads is subject to fines and or JerDog
e. High Travel/Low Roll Suspensions
Once Gae's mood swing subsides and he gains an understanding of the new thread post and PM features he should contact you and that could be the title of the new sticky
f. Heather Rene, wheels for my car, wheels on my pit carts
We really just need more pictures to fully understand the HR concept.
g. Any parts of steering geometry: KPI, Caster, Caster Gain, Camber, Camber gain, Ackerman, toe, etc.
Since I believe I have a low amount of scrub in seeking a KPI/Castor split to gain grip on those tiny 285s  I have up front is it more advantageous to simply gain castor by changing my UCA or would a spindle with a lower KPI angle be a better route. I realize the smaller angle of the spindle would create more scrub but since I have a high inside offset I would still be in what you consider the "low" range.
h. Scrub radius
All scrubbed up
i .Why Dave & Jer changed to cat & chicken avatars
That is the least of their problems or our problems with them
j. What happens to the handling when changing tires to or from slicks
Until I get some real specifics on my car and can post some questions followed by real world track results from the changes I'm good on this
k. The difference between being "involved" or "committed"
I'm involved in building a car.
Gae should be committed.
JerDog is involved in some trash talk.
Dave is committed to change.
GW is involved with INTORS.
I am committed to Formula43
Ron in So Cal is committed to wheels.
Ron in So Cal is committed to wheels.
Ron in So Cal is committed to wheels.
99.9999999999% on the forum are involved with a Camaro.
I am committed to a Torino.
I choose the path of the pig since I am committed to whooping some involved chickens. 
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in seeking how to balance my car's handling then a discussion on roll centers is in order.
