Chiefgroover Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 If you have ever sat along side a supra doing 150mph and observed how much the rear of the car had dropped you wouldn't have to ask the question. If you have 700lbs rear spings (how awful) the effect is tiny, barely visable, hence why a picnic table on the back might be better if you want the car to drop and add slight camber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3xt3r Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 It is definately there for a reason. I tried it out with my last TT over here in germany and the car gets unstable without it on long 200kmh+ turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 If it does increase exponentially, then by my quick calculations at 145mph the downforce would be equivalent to a 12 stone man (or woman). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 How would the rear suspension affect this? For example if the rear suspension is really hard is more of the downforce passed to the tarmac instead of being obsorbed by the springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 if the rear suspension is really hard is more of the downforce passed to the tarmac instead of being obsorbed by the springs? No. The springs can't absorb downforce. Sure, they affect the ride height but any weight they are supporting is still transmitted to the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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