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b14wrc

posted on 1/9/13 at 04:03 PM Reply With Quote
Track front and rear

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





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NigeEss

posted on 1/9/13 at 04:37 PM Reply With Quote
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





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Volvorsport

posted on 1/9/13 at 05:01 PM Reply With Quote
Since your mid rear engine . I expect you'll need a wider rear track





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davev8app

posted on 11/9/13 at 09:56 PM Reply With Quote
i have seen a lot of cars have the widest track at the heavy end
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b14wrc

posted on 11/9/13 at 10:52 PM Reply With Quote
That 20vt is heavy!





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