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      10-27-2013, 07:59 PM   #31
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Originally Posted by dorkdog View Post
Question about this --- if a 'square' setup is preferred, why does the sport package come with staggered? Not trying to be smartass, but I am debating going to square with my 128 sport package so I really want to research this.
a staggered setup or skinnier tires up front is prone to understeer when pushed hard which is easier to control than a car that oversteers. think snap oversteer. it's a safety concern. going square neutralizes some of the understeer at the expense of a more tail happy car.
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