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Suspension Setup Questions
This is a discussion on Suspension Setup Questions within the Maintenance & Performance forums, part of the General Motoring Discussions category; Is it better to have firmer suspension at the back or at the front on a car such as mine? ...
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28-07-2003, 18:36
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|  Suspension Setup Questions Is it better to have firmer suspension at the back or at the front on a car such as mine? How will various settings affect the handling etc..? Should I just trust the seat of the pants feel? Help!
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28-07-2003, 18:42
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| Front stiffer than rear, reduces understeer.
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28-07-2003, 18:44
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| Click here for more detailed setup info There are 2 clickies in there for understeer and oversteer removal Hope that helps, if not, fire away Jon
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28-07-2003, 18:57
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| Thanks very much Jon, some interesting info that will take some time to digest. Have got the reverse of what you suggested a t the mo! 
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