It isn't possible to build a race chassis too stiff, as long as there are crumple zones built in to help absorb impact from collisions or rollover.
What you are experiencing is an 'implementation dip'. You made, what you believed would be, an improvement to your racing program. It hasn't come to fruition yet because the adjustments haven't worked so far.
Are you trying to use your set up from your old car? that will have to be tweaked to accomodate the added stiffness. Maybe softer springs will be needed to make up for the fact that the chassis isn't flexing as much and taking up spring rate.
I rolled my car two weeks ago and a fellow racer was kind enough to lend me his backup car till I get mine repaired. His car is alot stiffer than mine and the setup is totally different. One example, I need rear stagger to turn my car, and this car needs front stagger to add wedge. Both cars have won several championships, but set ups are way different.
Just keep working away at the setup. With a stiffer chassis, the car will be more predictable and results from set up changes should be easier to duplicate. Good luck.
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