Got a big bad question for y'all. ;-)
Let's assume the "subject" is a typical nose heavy Honda Civic. With
respect to spring rates, some people go higher with rear rates compared
to front, while other folks will do the opposite (high front rates, low
rear rates), then still others recommed nearly identical rates front and
rear. And all on the same car! Everyone claims their way is very
effective.
I know the "enemy" of the FWD is understeer, but what's going on here?
I can't assume that a whole group of people is just delusional, although
I can be lead to believe that some of them don't know how to drive. ;-)
Do driving styles differ enough to create such a huge disparity?
How about traction? I can imagine that street vs. race tires might
effect the overall spring rates, but not necessarily the ratio between
front and rear rates. Is this correct?
Are there any technical resources that address a FWD suspension
specifically? Thanks!
-brad
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