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Old 06-18-2014 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by EDWARD2003
Most racers out here in Japan, including me, run Magenta front and rear or a shore rating of 35 front and 35 rear.

The narrower width will result in less grip.

Narrow = less lateral weight transfer = less grip
Wide = more lateral weight transfer = more grip

Hence, why drivers go for the widest (172 mm) rear end setting.

Ideally, you want to run around 4 mm of ride height.

thats interesting that you mention this, as found this online saying opposite

Front Track Width:
Wider - Decrease front grip, give slower steering response & increase understeer.
Narrower - Increase front grip, give faster steering response & decrease understeer. More aggressive steering.

Rear track Width:
Wider – Increase the stability of the car, increase rear grip at corner entry & middle corner & decrease corner speed.
Narrower – Increase rear grip at corner exit, increase corner speed & increase car responsiveness.
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