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what might be throwing you off a bit... (archive)
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Posted by dp on May 27, 2001 at 21:07:05:

In Reply to: Question: What do YOU do to reduce understeer? ... posted by D///Mill on May 27, 2001 at 00:39:04:

as a guess of course, is the fact that in drag racing you drop the pressure on the driving end to increase traction. this is because in a straight line, sidewall deformation is not a factor (unless you're talking wrinkle drag slicks, where it's actually of help). so in this case, lower pressure = bigger contact patch = more traction, end of story. i assume you've seen my post on the original thread as to why it doesn't work when it comes to cornering on stock suspension/wheels/tires.

but of course, ultimately, take your own coupe and play with it a bit. in your own words (and general consensus), whatever works for you is the right thing to do :)

looking forward to putting all the theories to the pavement on the 9th!!

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