The intended or target balance will depend on many factors including the track, conditions, laptime, tyre life etc. Front axle grip and rear axle grip may be adjusted independently to suit the intentions of the driver and the balance of the vehicle. In particular, front to rear balance so as to influence over-steer\/under-steer. This mechanical grip also must be met with balance. This transient nature of handling means that suspension components such as springs, anti-roll bars and dampers are fundamental to grip and critical in controlling ride, roll and pitch. However, no track is ever just smooth and straight, and as such, the vehicles suspension helps influence that mechanical grip when the car is loaded due to motion be it braking, acceleration, or through a turn. Altering these variables are at the immediate control of the driver/engineer and are one of the first methods of adjustment for dialing in your car setup. The key components of a car setup that influence mechanical grip are the tyre selection, the tyre temperature and pressures, and wheel cambers and toe. This, in it's simplest form, is generally known as 'mechanical grip'. Nonetheless, feel free to share your feedback via the contact option in the settings screen should you wish to see something added to this guide.Įnjoy! General Car Setup & Suspension Intentionsįor most drivers the key aim is to maximise the grip level available at all four tyres. So please consider this a stepping stone for your thinking around setup for your car. Sometimes this guide may not have the exact solution for a setup situation, that is the nature of cars.ĭon't forget, there is so much more to vehicle setup than just this guide. The particular needs of you as a driver and how you setup your car will vary depending on the type of vehicle and different types of event you attend, along with your specific driving style and skillset.Īs such, this guide is to be considered as a general baseline and does not take into account every possible circumstance.
This guide is intended to provide general advice about car setup, suspension geometry, adjusting your vehicle for best performance and also general tips and tricks related to attending track events.
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