Originally posted by GlennCauley
Hi BaxterC,
Roll-center is probably one of the most under-utilized adjustments on a car, but one of the most powerful. Roll-centers have an immediate effect on a car’s handling, whereas anti-roll bars, shocks and springs require the car to roll before they produce an effect.
It is really great that Serpent realized this and made it very easy to adjust roll-center on the S710.
Here is some information about the effect of roll-center...
Front roll-center
Front roll center has most effect on on-throttle steering during mid-corner and corner exit.
Lowered front roll-center
* More on-throttle steering
* Car is less responsive
* Better on smooth, high grip tracks with long fast corners
Raised front roll-center
* Less on-throttle steering
* Car is more responsive
* Use in high grip conditions to avoid traction rolling
* Use on tracks with quick direction changes (chicanes)
Rear Roll-Center
Rear roll center affects on- and off-throttle situations in all cornering stages (entry, mid, exit)
Lowered rear roll-center
* More on-throttle grip
* Less grip under braking
* Use to avoid traction rolling at corner entry (increases rear grip)
* Use under low traction conditions
* Increases traction, reduces rear tire wear
Raised rear roll-center
* Less on-throttle steering
* Car is more responsive
* Use in high grip conditions to avoid traction rolling
* Use on tracks with quick direction changes (chicanes)
Glenn, Thank you so much, this make a lot of sense, I really apreciate the in-depth explanation.