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The latest blog post is up!
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pretty good over view, only argument I would have would be concerning no. 4 , I would say that with the rt rear back and lft rear forward, the car would tend to slide toward the wall instead of track, heres my reasoning, I had a car one time that was nearly dialed in, but it was a little tight coming off the corner, and would push toward wall, I lengthened the right bars 3 rounds of static rear steer, this freed the car up enough that it would turn or track around corner but was not loose, maybe JMO.....
First, not sure I follow the issue with number 4 you are having. Isn't that what they are stating. Shorten LR, lengthen RR to create a looser feeling?
Second, adjusting static steer, what is preferred? Adjusting LR or RR? Talk to most drivers now seems like they like adjusting RR
"NOTE: This article is missing one major factor, tires, I’ve written a few articles on this subject already."
I agree, but would also have to include tires, L/R rear thrust angle and aerodynamics in major factors of DLM handling.
some still adjust both sides and I also use to, but I only use right side now, I think the reason is were able to control dynamic steer so much better now, you only have to make small static adjustments and yes steering the rear to the right does create a loose or freer feeling, but there is a difference between loose feeling and tracking, I may not have said it just right, but that's what I was trying to say.
DLM mag has been having good tech articles from Mark Bush.
This month he brought up the subject of changing trailing arm angles,top view, which you hardly hear anything about. I have been experimenting with them for about a year now and have found some small gains.
Not trying to take anything from your new site Garrett, just sharing some good info that's out there.
He puts on several seminars in the off season every year. Rocket hosted the ones I've attended.
Whoa whoa whoa! Now we are talking adjusting bars left and right in the car? Just when you thought things couldn't get any more complicated? Geez.
Yes, it is more than just basics plus it gets you thinking about handling in a more complete car way. The best thing is you get to meet and talk to some other racers who have great info from other parts of the country. The last one I went to was in January 2012.
Have they announced when or if they are doing the school at Rocket for 2015?
Garrett, how much time is spent on tires (construction, selection, load characteristics)?