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Re: How do you reduce oversteer in a FWD car?

To: Cccya1@aol.com
Subject: Re: How do you reduce oversteer in a FWD car?
From: John Lieberman <johnlee@softdisk.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 19:38:42 -0500
My guess would be to lower that rear pressure, Kevin.  You can induce
oversteer into a FWD car by adding rear tire pressure.  I've done it
before in my Mini.  So it only stands to reason that you can reduce it
by lowering that pressure.  Theoretically, the rears just go along for
the ride in a FWD car.  But you can still make some significant
changes in handling by just adjusting the pressure back there.

John (Old Fartz & TLS #37) Lieberman


Cccya1@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hey all, I just want to say thanks in advance, I know you will help me
> through this..
> 
> At an autocross today, I had a difficult time controlling oversteer (yes
> over, not under, I know what your thinking) in my 96 honda civic ex.  I was
> all over the place, I spun 2 and slid into a line of cones another time.
> Here are my mods and what I did to control it.:
> 
> 5.5x14 2nd gen. integra alloy wheels
> Khumo 205/55/14's  F42psi, R 35psi
> ST Rear sway bar
> 
> I was able to somewhat control the oversteer by left foot braking.  I have
> another event this weekend and would like to know what I can do to help
> reduce it.  Since the only thing I can adjust is tire pressure, what do I do?
>  Lower the loose end? or Raise it?
> Thank you in advance,
>  Kevin
> cccya1@aol.com

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