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Track front and rear
b14wrc - 1/9/13 at 04:03 PM

Hi all,

I previously asked some questions regarding my rear suspension design, I'm now looking at starting the final detail design of the front end suspension now that the rear is almost completed.

Question is:

Should my front end be slightly wider, the same or narrower than my rear?

I have seen quite a few varying layouts and as the previous thread states track does not really effect handling as much as other factors. But I still need to decide, so any ideas?

My rear is now set at around 1470mm.

Regards, Rob


NigeEss - 1/9/13 at 04:37 PM

Ideally you'd want equal track but 99% of us won't notice a couple of inches less at the front......
....except....if you try to place the front wheel on the perfect apex the rear will clout the kerb


Volvorsport - 1/9/13 at 05:01 PM

Since your mid rear engine . I expect you'll need a wider rear track


davev8app - 11/9/13 at 09:56 PM

i have seen a lot of cars have the widest track at the heavy end


b14wrc - 11/9/13 at 10:52 PM

That 20vt is heavy!