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Old 08-12-2008, 08:50 PM
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Bubstr
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While wheel stands are not good for steering, if they come down softly and don't compress the front suspension they don't hurt as much as some think. The problems come when you have to lift because of control problems or transferring weight from rear to front setting it down. This can unload rear causing loss of traction.

The cure. There is a balance of Center of gravity, Power and traction. These are the things that make wheel stands or not. While instant centers can effect traction some, it is usually not going to be the sole fix. More power needs more traction and lower, more forward COG to keep front under control and go fast. Giving up traction or power will keep front down, but it's not fast. This is the simple magic of a good working car. If you get the balance right, it makes you look like a wizard on suspension set up. As cars get faster, they get longer and lower and this is why. When you get tired of star gazing, move anything you can lower and forward. Especially lower.
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