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January 16, 2013 at
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Can anyone tell me the benefits of a coil over front end compared to torsion bar... the pros and cons of both on a wingless car.. Thanks
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January 16, 2013 at
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Posted By: Jaston on January 16 2013 at 03:12:05 PM
Can anyone tell me the benefits of a coil over front end compared to torsion bar... the pros and cons of both on a wingless car.. Thanks
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I have been told over the years and seen it applied in person, that a coil over car performs well under rough conditions and a torsion bar car responds better to smoother track conditions. Now in my opinion the torsion bar cars seems to do well under both styles of tracks but the coils really dont seem to do well on anything but rough surfaces. Again just my opinion and if I am wrong I am certain someone will let me know, ha.
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January 16, 2013 at
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Posted By: Jaston on January 16 2013 at 03:12:05 PM
Can anyone tell me the benefits of a coil over front end compared to torsion bar... the pros and cons of both on a wingless car.. Thanks
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my 2 cents.
you mention wingless car. if i am correct a lot of wingless cars run a front sway bar. i am not sure if a coil over set up on the front would impact the operation of a front sway bar or be a benefit or detriment.
also i believe a coil over set up would shorten the spring base of the car, having some effect on it. that effect may be better or worse than a torsion set up, depending on track conditions.
to indy and beyond!!
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January 16, 2013 at
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Coils react much faster than torsions. Hence why you usually see coils up front and torsions in the rear. The coils transfer the weight from the front very fast and the slower torsions help keep the weight on the rear of the car. They are great on dry slick tracks. Cool fronts make great wingless cars
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January 17, 2013 at
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Posted By: rustback on January 16 2013 at 08:03:34 PM
Coils react much faster than torsions. Hence why you usually see coils up front and torsions in the rear. The coils transfer the weight from the front very fast and the slower torsions help keep the weight on the rear of the car. They are great on dry slick tracks. Cool fronts make great wingless cars
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thanks for the information guys.... gives me something to think about
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