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Originally Posted by Tinker
Am I going to be alright with 9 deg static caster that will near 12 degrees dynamic in a turn? I would hate to end up with a car that shakes like your local grocery store shopping cart.
My goal is to have a car that is fun to drive, reliable and safe to bring out to the track. I would love to be able to do 275's on all corners so tires could be rotated.
I thank anyone in advance for their constructive thoughts and advice.
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Chris,
Shopping carts have zero caster, that's why they shake. Having more caster gets you away from that shake but in my experience/opinion 9* is too much in the wet. With reduced grip the tire can't deform enough to stay in full contact so lifts the outside wall (because geometry), you will experience massive push. More so with a wide, low profile tire. I have just gone from 8 to 6 for this reason.
Previously, from a stationary start, I could NEVER flick turn my daily........it would push straight forever. Also giving it gas at low speed around residential blocks (sharp turns) it just pushed.
Factory first gen geometry with upper arm drop and Global West rigid bushing/half height body mounts.....but like u say "geometry is geometry "