Originally Posted by monkeyracing

Oh Bozo....

Here's what I think I know about it. A bit of extra rebound rate is sometimes dialed into the dampers on 1:1 cars, not in order to increase spring rate, but to assist in rate of return. EG: When the suspension is compressing, a lighter rate can help get the wheel up and over the bump, complying with the track surface, but you want that wheel to remain in contact with the surface, so a faster rate of return is called for.

That's what I think I know. I really don't believe rebound has very much effect on a mini, especially in the conditions I drive in. (glass smooth, car run as low as possible) I set up with as little rebound as possible and leave the rest to faith.

Anyway, did you mean to say "elite" or "elitist" because one can be complimentary and the other is a shot over the bow.