UT= Understeer
OT= Oversteer
Rake
- rake= UT
+ rake= OT
Dynamic rake (rake varies with speed)
Spring rate
- resistance in one axle = + compression
Aero
+ angle in an axle ---------> + speed = + compression
Springs Work independently on each wheel
ARB (Anti-roll bar)
A stiff car loses the grip more progressive
A soft car loses the grip more agressive
They not affect dynamic rake (dont change weight transfers)
It´s only mechanical
Less front end grip
More consistent
The front tires locks up easier
Prevents from rolling on this axle
In reverse (soft on front axle) ------> More rotation (OT) and prevents the inside wheel to lock
up
IMPORTANT when adjusting the balance under braking (Entry of a corner)
It makes the car OT (but more predictable and consistent rotation)
It gets more overall grip (but impossible to recover when you lose it)
IMPORTANT when adjusting the balance under acceleration (exit of a corner)
(ARB affects in the entire lap, but these moments are the most important)
Spring rates
One per wheel
It does the same as ARB but modifies the dynamic rake
Smooth/flat tracks (generally soften spring rates)
Bumpy tracks ( generally stiffen spring rates)
Dampers
It limits the effect of compression in a spring
Harder damper = less grip on this axle (the same as spring rates and ARB)
Softer damper = more grip on this axle
Compression/Bump damper
Controls how quickly does the spring compress
Front tyres
Controls when braking and turning in a corner (when the weight is in the front basically)
Rebound/Extension damper (RBD)
Controls how quickly does the spring extends
Compression in front means extension in rear
Slow dampers = the balance on weight when braking, turning, accelerating…
Fast dampers = fast events as hitting a curb, jumping…
