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Old 10-27-2004, 01:25 AM   #1
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sup guys, i finaly decided to raise my slammed integra, and it sucks cause the handling is not as responsive as before, but i just wanna ask:
if having the front end of the car higher than the back have negative effects at all? I just kept the same hight in the back which is 6 thread on the coilovers and 10 thread on the front? aight ope i worded it correctly..... waha..
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Old 10-27-2004, 01:57 AM   #2
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Wouldnt that be dangerous at high speeds from an aero standpoint - it might make your front end light
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Old 10-27-2004, 01:59 AM   #3
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it's an integra, it won't get fast enough with a reverse rake like that. his rear suspension is working harder than it should because all the sprung weight has shifted to the back.
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Old 10-27-2004, 03:13 AM   #4
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More understeer ...
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Old 10-27-2004, 05:02 PM   #5
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That depends on the effect on the roll center and how it relates to that of the rear roll center..
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Old 10-28-2004, 01:12 AM   #6
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Yeah it really does depend on the rest of your suspension set up. But in general FWD cars should be slightly lower in the front than the back if you want a proper handling car. Is there anyway you can get it equaled out?
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Old 10-28-2004, 01:18 AM   #7
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all he has to do is raise the rear another 4 threads, or lower the front 4 threads...

but with coilovers, it's better to go up. it'll be more comfortable that way.
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Old 10-28-2004, 01:04 PM   #8
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Wouldnt that be dangerous at high speeds from an aero standpoint
it sure is, damn i almost lost it going downhill at a right curve doing about 90. it just swerved to the right when i let go of the accelerator, then i pulled it to the left and then to the right again until i got control. i was scared as helll :shock: :shock:
Thanks for all the responses, yea i think i'll raise the back end now.... hehe...
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Old 10-28-2004, 03:05 PM   #9
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umm if u were going down hill, i'm pretty sure the movement in the CG would have canceled out teh aero effect of raising the front a little
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Old 10-29-2004, 12:56 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by deth
umm if u were going down hill, i'm pretty sure the movement in the CG would have canceled out teh aero effect of raising the front a little
good point, going downhill probably just made the backend lighten up and so you had alot less tracktion, btw wtf you doing going 90 downhill?
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Old 10-29-2004, 02:54 AM   #11
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Old 10-30-2004, 07:52 PM   #12
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haha no i, was late for my freakin test so that was why i was speeding... from now on im leaving on time hehe...
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