Re: [DML] Rear Sway Bar
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Re: [DML] Rear Sway Bar



A certain amount of understeer was designed into the DeLorean to counter the
rear engine. I'd guess that besides increasing the understeer, a rear sway bar
would make the line between under and over steer a lot straighter and over
steer would come on quicker and with less warning.

Bruce Benson


> Since the DeLorean tends toward pretty severe understeer (at least
> until the tires let go and the rear breaks completely loose) it would
> imply that a rear bar would be a Bad Thing. . is that what you are
> trying to imply?
>
> Dave
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike.griese@xxxx wrote:
> > Contrary to popular belief, adding sway bars to one
> > end of a car affects the handling at the other end
> > of the car. Stiffening the rear end will promote
> > understeer, stiffening the front end will promote
> > oversteer.







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