Originally Posted by
TT_Vert
I also have one more question. What is the reasoning behind a softer spring being more helpful for carpet and a stiffer spring for asphalt? In my mind I think carpet provides higher traction and more roll just generates more traction. And a hard spring on asphalt wouldn't allow the weight transfer to the outside wheel to provide more traction. Clearly I'm wrong as RSD says the carpet springs are a lower rate than their asphalt.
Thanks
Dave
The counter-intuitive spring rates has to do with the rate at which the tires are loaded. Stiffer springs load the tires quickly. The higher the traction the slower the tires must be loaded.....unless you like doing cartwheels off the track.
