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Old 07-10-2006, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Perez
I think what Salven is doing is just changing the roll center. By adding shims and adjusting the track width back to normal changes the geometry of the front arms relative to the center of the front tire.

doesnt make sense. if he was changing the roll center then hed show a picture of the roll center mount with 1mm shim underneath it to raise the front roll center. but by raising the front roll center, you would decrease rear traction by increasing front traction. the shim is placed on the hub for the wheel after the bearing. i believe the earlier explanation is correct, by widening the front of the car without sacrificing the structures strength and increasing rear traction by decreasing front traction. not sure exactly, i think we should just ask salven.. LOL
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