understeer how do I minimize it?

[DSP74]

Typically understeer is corrected by reducing the front bar or increasing the rear bar. I'm not trying to say the OP doesn't need new sway bars, just saying throwing a larger front sway bar on a car that already pushes isn't the answer..

According to the books people read....

The car right now, needs a bigger front bar.

[iflytii]

Typically understeer is corrected by reducing the front bar or increasing the rear bar. I'm not trying to say the OP doesn't need new sway bars, just saying throwing a larger front sway bar on a car that already pushes isn't the answer.

As stated previously, the cheapest route is to play with tire pressures. To reduce understeer or induce oversteer, you can increase tire pressure in front and reduce tire pressure in the rear.

Alignment will also help. Something free to try would be simply adding a little toe out in front. I run around 1/8" total toe out (1/16" per side) Additionally (equipment permitting) you can add more front negative camber and positive caster.

Spring rates can make a big difference. To help with understeer, you can either soften the fronts or increase the rears or both. I noticed in another thread you were looking at coilovers. That will give you the opportunity to tune to your taste by choosing spring rates of your choice. Of course you will also be able to corner balance the car as well. For stock diameter springs, you can play with spring pads to lower/raise the car.

[Hick]

easiest thing to do its to play with the tire pressures, before spending any money.


lower front, or higher rear will help understeer.

lower rear, or higher front will help oversteer.

[DSP74]

Most importantly slow in fast out.... Stop inducing it.

[DSP74]

First off to eliminate understeer the RIGHT way leave the rear of the car alone....This applies to almost everyone here with a few exceptions....

Sticky tires, the correct camber setting, and correct suspension components to take advantage of your camber setting will all ADD GRIP to the FRONT.

Right off I'd say you either need camber plates, a bigger front bar or both.

[hendrik]

What will minimize understeer in an e30? I currently have h&R cup kit and stock sways. I am sure that a modification of the sways will change things, just not sure how they will on the e30. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.