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Re: Ideal OTK chassis weight distribution
Posted by 'Danlee' on 25 Jun 2013 @ 22:28

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This came from ITPRO, just a couple of threads down the page.

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As a rule of thumb, many people set the weight distribution at 40%-60% (front to rear) in the dry and 45%-55% in the wet. This moving the weight forward in the wet reduces understeer BUT it increases oversteer but, in the wet, it's usually understeer that's the 'worst' problem. They move the weight BACK in the dry because you'll get excess OVERSTEER if the weight is too far forward.
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The only thing I would add to that is don't worry about being spot on. Give up a percentage point to ensure your driver is comfortable. A cramped up driver won't be quick.

Danlee

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Ideal OTK chassis weight distribution by 'TeamPoor' (25 Jun 2013 @ 22:15)

Re: Ideal OTK chassis weight distribution by 'Danlee' << You are here!

Re: Ideal OTK chassis weight distribution by 'Farrang' (26 Jun 2013 @ 16:23)

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