From: Cccya1@aol.com <Cccya1@aol.com>
To: autox@autox.team.net <autox@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, August 22, 1999 7:14 PM
Subject: How do you reduce oversteer in a FWD car?
>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?
Do what you have to in order to get the best stick on the front. THEN do
what you have to to get the rear to match.
Since I don't know the pressure characteristics of K tires, I am assuming
that you have determined that 42 is the best for the front. If you don't
know that 42 is the best for the front, find out. Pyrometer and skid pad is
probably the best way, but polling your team.net buddies as you have started
to do may also help.
If I had to guess, I'd say that your rears may be overinflated. I like to
use overinflation for balance, and yours may be going to far. Remember the
rear is lighter and does not need as much pressure.
Phil Ethier Saint Paul Minnesota USA
Lotus Europa, VW Quantum Syncro, Chev Suburban
LOON, TCVWC, MAC
pethier@isd.net http://www.visi.com/mac/
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