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      09-23-2009, 12:34 AM   #38
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Originally Posted by gthirtyfizle View Post
Just to clear some things up for myself. These bump stops and shorter guide support or whatever, doesnt actually improve handling in any way.
Running out of suspension travel causes the spring rate to rise suddenly, breaking tire traction. Longer travel improves handling by preventing this from happening.

If you really want to go fast, you need linear (not progressive) springs and enough suspension travel so they don't ever hit the bump stops. Slammed cars give up performance for looks, or else they ride like buckboards.
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