liftback weight distribution

[kurokoma-kun]

Originally Posted by 03Z33

I was able to get my R/L and cross weights to 50/50% which is great, it makes a big improvement in the handling and predictability of the car and is much more important than F/R balance on a car like this.

How did you do this? As you say, this little car is all about momentum, and the F/R weight shift is something I think you can learn to exploit. But I just can't get used to all the side-to-side action.

[03Z33]

Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

How did you do this?.

When you raise and lower each individual corner of the car the distribution will change. I use coilover springs to adjust the height, others use shims or move things around in the car.

When I started my side to side was actually really good, around 51.4% right. After making a few quick changes, it actually fell right into place and with me in the drivers seat, no passenger the car is near perfect 50/50%

Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

As you say, this little car is all about momentum, and the F/R weight shift is something I think you can learn to exploit. But I just can't get used to all the side-to-side action.

That is my favorite part They just don't make too many fun cars like this anymore! The best advice I can offer is build up your driving slowly, do some autocross or gymkhana style events and learn to be SMOOTH

[kurokoma-kun]

*sigh* I may have to pop for coilovers after all... everyone keeps saying there is nothing else like them...

[brickhardmeat]

Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

*sigh* I may have to pop for coilovers after all... everyone keeps saying there is nothing else like them...

yeah, go for coilovers

you'll just wish you had if you don't

[churp]

61 to 39, front to rear.....battery in the back is making more sense!!