[Shotimes] Sway Bar Help??

[Ron Tyler]

On Monday, September 29, 2003, at 02:10 PM, Ron Porter wrote:
>
> The one thing to remember is that stiffer suspension components may 
> feel
> more solid, but also sharpen the breakaway point. It may not be the 
> case
> that bigger bars make you quicker.....they may make you feel better, 
> but not
> alter the ultimate performance.

> Tires are still one of the best handling items....along with wheels 
> that
> match the tires. This is for cornering as well as braking.
>
> IMHO, a well-experienced driver could take a stock '95 SHO with stock 
> tires
> and walk away from an average driver with all of the suspension 
> goodies.
> Driving technique is very important.
>
> Ron Porter


All,

	I have been lurking for a week or so, being a new owner of an '89 MTX 
SHO. I have also been an avid and competent autocrosser for several 
years now and, well, I must ay that Ron P. Hit the nail on the head... 
"feel" and "results" are not always mutual. I would just like to add, 
from an autocross perspective, Driver is most important, tires second, 
and QUALITY shocks third. Outside of those things, there is *NO* 
combination of additional "improvements" that will make your car 
"faster" than the aforementioned, EVER.


Regards, Ron
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