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Vettezuki · 12-22-2007, 02:33 PM

To my knowledge 550 lb are the heaviest off the shelf springs for a C3. Maybe there were some racing springs for the BB C3s that would be stiffer.

But you do have to be careful about how stiff you make the chassis. IF you're on a regular road, or rough track, being to stiff can cause serious stability issues as it can cause the car to bounce around over rough surfaces. The F1 aero and mechanical guys are always struggling to find the right balance. Most F1 tracks are VERY smooth, so they can set up very stiff chassis and let the aero do the work for traction. However at places like Monaco, where the average speed is much lower (by F1 standards), they go for a much softer chassis setup to absorb the rough surface and maintain stability. Everything is a compromise. You can't just go to an extreme in one area without causing problems in its related area.

12-22-2007, 02:33 PM	#4
Vettezuki I, Vettezuki Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14,754 Tweet	To my knowledge 550 lb are the heaviest off the shelf springs for a C3. Maybe there were some racing springs for the BB C3s that would be stiffer. But you do have to be careful about how stiff you make the chassis. IF you're on a regular road, or rough track, being to stiff can cause serious stability issues as it can cause the car to bounce around over rough surfaces. The F1 aero and mechanical guys are always struggling to find the right balance. Most F1 tracks are VERY smooth, so they can set up very stiff chassis and let the aero do the work for traction. However at places like Monaco, where the average speed is much lower (by F1 standards), they go for a much softer chassis setup to absorb the rough surface and maintain stability. Everything is a compromise. You can't just go to an extreme in one area without causing problems in its related area. __________________ Motorgen on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Motorgen on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Motorgen Project Car To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. (active) Motorgen Project Car To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. (back burner)