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General Rules for Handling Characteristic Changes
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Suspension Components
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Less Understeer
More Oversteer
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More Understeer
Less Oversteer
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Front springs rate/
torsion bar rate/size
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Lighter
(small dia. torsion bars or spring wire dia.)
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Heavier
(larger dia torsion bars or spring wire dia.)
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Rear spring rate/torsion bar rate/size
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Heavier
(larger dia torsion bars or spring wire dia.)
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Lighter
(small dia. torsion bars or spring wire dia.)
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Front Sway bar
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Thinner or adjust to lengthen arm
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Thicker or adjust to shorten arm
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Rear Sway bar
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Thicker or adjust to shorten arm
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Thicker or adjust to shorten arm
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Weight Distribution
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More rearward
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More forward
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Front shock settings
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Softer
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Harder
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Rear shock settings
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Harder
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Softer
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Front wheel camber
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More Negative
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More Positive
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Rear wheel camber
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More Positive
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More Negative
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Front tire width
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Larger
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Smaller
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Rear tire width
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Smaller
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Larger
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Front tire pressure
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Higher
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Lower
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Rear tire pressure
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Lower
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Higher
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Front track
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Wider
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Narrower
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Rear track
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Lower
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Higher
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Front spoiler
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Larger
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Smaller
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Rear spoiler
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smaller, or less angle
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larger, or more angle
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