Originally Posted by
OttoKrosse
Looking for some guidance for setting up shocks and springs. WE run on a track with a couple of bumpy sections and medium traction, what rebound would be recommended for this type of track? My 2015, which I plan to use for GT, is set up with zero rebound but that was set up without any input about what is best for our conditions.....would like to get off to a good start with the new car.
Also, when selecting springs and placement does anyone run stiffer springs in the rear of the car?....and what does that do for handling characteristics. Been running stiffer in front but I'm considering a change for the new car.
Thanks in advance,
Originally Posted by
tbrymer
Most still run zero rebound on our track, but I wouldn't go more than 1-2mm worth. I'm using 2.5-2.8 progressive on the front, and 2.3-2.6 progressive xray springs on my xray and it runs very well.
Stiffer in the rear should help give more drive off the corner, whilst also giving a bit more steering. However, having said that, the only time I've ever used stiffer rears was when running Ride RE36 Blue tyres. (ran 2.6 Front, 2.7 rear).
I'm flicking between hard progressives, and 2.7's at the moment... normally ends up being track temperature dependent, where hotter tracks seem to prefer the progressives, and cooler linears. My thoery is that the progressives don't overload the tyre initially, so look after them better over a run. Whereas the linears are good to generate temp with colder track temps.