Corner Balance
Corner Balance
I'm planning on getting a corner balance on a lowered Evo X (KW v3) along with alignment.
Just spoke with the shop, and they told me with stock swaybars (no adjustable endlinks) that the procedure is to leave the stock swaybars connected and then cornerbalance with me in the car.
Is this correct? I was under the impression that you were supposed to disconnect stock bars or (if you have them) adjustable bars when corner balancing?
Just spoke with the shop, and they told me with stock swaybars (no adjustable endlinks) that the procedure is to leave the stock swaybars connected and then cornerbalance with me in the car.
Is this correct? I was under the impression that you were supposed to disconnect stock bars or (if you have them) adjustable bars when corner balancing?
Last edited by HDGamer; Oct 31, 2012 at 08:52 AM.
Though if you don't have the ability to dial out preload then I cant say for sure weather its better to leave them connected or disconnected.
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Whether or not ii is worthwhile on a street car is is one thing ...
Very easy to do w/ coil-overs. A pain w/ regular springs.
Roger Krauss is correct.
Adjustable sway bar link - theoretically you only need one, but they usually come in pairs - would make the whole thing better ....
Very easy to do w/ coil-overs. A pain w/ regular springs.
Roger Krauss is correct.
Adjustable sway bar link - theoretically you only need one, but they usually come in pairs - would make the whole thing better ....
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Ahaha! That's the best thing I've read on this forum since joining.
Because I'm bored I'll address the weight aspect. When corner balancing you should always place the average equivalent weight of whatever will be in your car while driving. For example, if you do track days with your car that might be your body weight in the drivers seat, with all loose items removed including spare, trunk liner etc. Fuel amount is debatable, either 1/2 tank to full. Assuming most start with a full tank. Pending what your car is purposed for might dictate the best choice. For example autox seat time is limited and light on fuel consumption. But, if a person participates in actual roadracing they may opt for corner balancing with a half tank. If for the street you might include estimated passenger weight, carseats if you have kids, or a gym bag or whatever might typically be in your car.
There are other factors that may come into play for actual roadracers, such as what specific road course the car is being set up for, some have a lot of banked right handed turns etc so adjustments can be made accordingly to get optimal performance. But most people typically don't have access to do a new alignment prior to every event, and most aren't at a level where they'd notice a difference. Also, for someone who very seldomly participates in motoring events it's best to simply get a decent alignment for street and call it good. I do a new alignment prior to every event because my setup is far to aggressive for the street and don't want to cause uneven wear to the tires.
If you choose to go somewhere and spend money to do it, just don't expect to notice a difference. It's possibly slightly overkill for a streetcar, yet as it's been posted above so are many modifications people do to their daily drivers. As long as you're going to a reputable place they should be able offer expert advice about the sway bars too.
Because I'm bored I'll address the weight aspect. When corner balancing you should always place the average equivalent weight of whatever will be in your car while driving. For example, if you do track days with your car that might be your body weight in the drivers seat, with all loose items removed including spare, trunk liner etc. Fuel amount is debatable, either 1/2 tank to full. Assuming most start with a full tank. Pending what your car is purposed for might dictate the best choice. For example autox seat time is limited and light on fuel consumption. But, if a person participates in actual roadracing they may opt for corner balancing with a half tank. If for the street you might include estimated passenger weight, carseats if you have kids, or a gym bag or whatever might typically be in your car.
There are other factors that may come into play for actual roadracers, such as what specific road course the car is being set up for, some have a lot of banked right handed turns etc so adjustments can be made accordingly to get optimal performance. But most people typically don't have access to do a new alignment prior to every event, and most aren't at a level where they'd notice a difference. Also, for someone who very seldomly participates in motoring events it's best to simply get a decent alignment for street and call it good. I do a new alignment prior to every event because my setup is far to aggressive for the street and don't want to cause uneven wear to the tires.
If you choose to go somewhere and spend money to do it, just don't expect to notice a difference. It's possibly slightly overkill for a streetcar, yet as it's been posted above so are many modifications people do to their daily drivers. As long as you're going to a reputable place they should be able offer expert advice about the sway bars too.
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