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Old 11-18-2008, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by hpwrestler220
thanks for all of the info..

and i honestly have no clue how much camber i am running.. i can ask next time i get it aligned at the station..

im still trying to learn these things when the opportunities arise
I would run maybe -1* for the street. The tires may wear slightly quicker on the inside. I will be running at least -2* if not -3* next season for auto x.
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Old 11-18-2008, 04:06 PM
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ok. thanks for the input
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Old 11-18-2008, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jmac72187
I would run maybe -1* for the street. The tires may wear slightly quicker on the inside. I will be running at least -2* if not -3* next season for auto x.
I drive with 0* on the street, and a little over 3* in race trim.

OP, if you can achieve oversteer, go for it, that's what we strive for in auto-x
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Old 11-18-2008, 08:05 PM
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i really do want to get out there and auto-x.. i most likely will come spring time..

this may be a dumb question.. but can somebody explain the definitions of both oversteer and understeer to me.. i made a thread about something i know very little about.. sorry guys. learn me
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Old 11-18-2008, 08:09 PM
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just go to the options menu, then click car specifications, then adjust to ur liking, the left **** will scroll it left and right.
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Old 11-18-2008, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by hpwrestler220
i really do want to get out there and auto-x.. i most likely will come spring time..

this may be a dumb question.. but can somebody explain the definitions of both oversteer and understeer to me.. i made a thread about something i know very little about.. sorry guys. learn me
Understeer is when the front tires loose grip so you cant turn as easy. over steer is when the *** end loses grip and u start to spin inward towards the apex

this is what iv gathered from forza 2 lol.. i dont know a true working def.
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Old 11-18-2008, 08:52 PM
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Understeer is when the car doesn't turn in as expected when turn the steering wheel. Neutral steering turns in just as much as you would expect when you turn the wheel, Oversteer is when the car turns more than you would expect.

But, hoss is sort of right. Understeer is created when the front end loses traction and doesn't turn in.

(best way I can explain it)
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Old 11-18-2008, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000AZ5.0GT
Understeer is when the car doesn't turn in as expected when turn the steering wheel. Neutral steering turns in just as much as you would expect when you turn the wheel, Oversteer is when the car turns more than you would expect.

But, hoss is sort of right. Understeer is created when the front end loses traction and doesn't turn in.

(best way I can explain it)
lol i just know that if my car doesnt turn in forza i need to go to the alignment page and do work. and then run a few laps. then fine tune in the differential panel. FWD cars are the worst with understeer
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Old 11-18-2008, 09:43 PM
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hahaha hoss ur nuts.

thanks again guys! it makes sense
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