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Expert: - 4/22/2010


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i race on a 1/4 mile asphalt racetrack with very little banking i was wondering what springs do i need to put in the car to make it turn in the corner.. like the weight of each.

Answer
The only way to find out is to ask other racers what they use (in similar cars ) and try a few things.  The RF should be stiffer by about 25 Lbs than the LF , and something similar on the LR-RR setup.

Get the book: "How To Make Your Car Handle" by Fred Puhn  - -most any bookstore can order it, or check out Summit Racing, they may have it in stock   Years ago when I bought that book I started winning races ! It's about $16 and worth every penny/

That's all I can offer for now. You'll need to get some experience before I can help you further

Sincerely

Dan Liddy
Sarasota, Florida  

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Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.

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I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !

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