Andy69 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Had a small incident with my 7 last year, repairs are minor but I’m taking the opportunity to upgrade dampers and a few other things. I have to replace one side of the suspension so I figured it would be a great time to upgrade to the wide track. I know it would help with the tendency for understeer but I’ve got the spring rates sorted to the point where it’s not really necessary as the car handles pretty neutrally. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 I don't know if the wide track lower arms move the coilover mounting point further outboard. If they do, the current rate and dampening adjustment will less than it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcollier Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 What if it IS broke? 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlB Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Wide track will make the car faster on track. What do you use the car for? For the street, do you really care that it will generate more grip in the corners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) Mostly street driving with occasional track days (although now that Memphis International is gone probably not anymore) and autocross. It’s uncompetitive in D Modified but it’s the only chance I get to really push it safely. Honestly from a suspension tuning standpoint I don’t see it doing much. Widening the track in front will give it more grip in the front but then you’d have to mess with spring rates to balance it. I see a good set of matched springs and dampers having a much bigger effect. Edited July 20, 2023 by Andy69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcollier Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 You’ve got it nicely sorted. You’re happy with its handling, bar the occasional unintended kerbing. I’d say it ain’t broke. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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