Re: Suspension question Oversteer/Understeer?

[Matthew Yip <mgyip@yahoo.com>]

--- A1SCIROCCO@aol.com wrote:

> Today while taking a corner the back of the car swung out.  How do i get rid
> of this?  What is it Understeer or Oversteer?

Classic oversteer - Don't complain!!  There are people driving FWD cars that
would kill to get even a hint of oversteer.  If you're really set on making
your car plow, add a big front sway bar and a tiny rear one (or no rear bar at
all).  
 
> I was thinking of adding a 16v front lower stress bar.  Where does it bolt
to
> i know the front bolts to the a-arm but what about the back.  Anyone add
this
> onto a 8v and notice a difference?

Drill two holes in the undercarriage to mount the rear arms of the bar.  The
difference is phenomenal.  The A1 VW has one of the worst front suspension
designs known to man - the lower suspension pickup points are wholly
unsupported.  The lower stress bar triangulates the lower suspension points and
gives the car some semblance of rigidity.  While you're at it, add an upper
stress bar as well to more completely triangulate the front suspension.  
===
Matthew Yip
mgyip@yahoo.com

'87 GTi 0v
'88 M5
'99 F350
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