The answer is to lower the center of mass - which may not be possible, to any
real extent, on an MGB. Still, removing any mass that's above the axle line
should help. e.g. Carbon fiber bonnet, boot, any trim up high, etc.
Rick
------Original Message------
From: Paul Hunt
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To: Eric
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Sent: Sep 23, 2008 3:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Competition suspension
Keeping the car level isn't the same as keeping the same amount of weight on
the rear wheels. Physics will always transfer the weight forwards under
braking, the front springs will only control how much the front dives (and
rolls), not how much weight is left on the rear wheels. The important thing
is that there isn't enough braking force on the rear wheels *with* that weight
transfer to cause them to lock. F1 cars have pretty stiff suspension, but
they still frequently lock the inside *front* wheel under braking and
cornering, which even though the car is virtually level is still the
'unloaded' wheel.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
Nothing is "simple" but am I looking at heavier front springs to level
this car out a little more under this sort of braking or am I then
starting a whole new set of issues?
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