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Oct 30, 2004 | 10:41 AM

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stocky

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From: the tracks around Europe

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Originally Posted by The Reverend,Oct 30 2004, 04:26 PM

I think he's quoting transient numbers. If you look at a graph of g-forces for a car on a track, the steady-state grip (what you would be measuring with a true skidpad test) is rarely going to go much over 1g, even with race tires, etc (unless you're carrying speed and have aero). BUT, in transitioning, the car will see peaks of g-loading that are quite a bit higher than the stead-state levels.

I agree that shocks don't have MUCH effect on steady-state grip (that's mostly just a game of rubber), they do have an effect. I felt like JP definitely had more grip in the turns at Buttonwillow earlier this month than I did and we were on the same tires.

Suspension does have an affect o the g's but not on the max possible g-force.

I fthe track would be perfectly even you wouldn't need any suspension but the more bumpy the track is the more the suspension will count.

Average g's will be higher with better suspension

Oct 30, 2004 | 10:51 AM

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From: Vegas Baby, Vegas

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Originally Posted by twohoos,Oct 30 2004, 10:56 AM

No, I was talking about steady-state. R-compounds will sustain 1.2g without aero, a little more if there's significant banking (and I have the telemetry to prove it).

Not to mention the flatspotted tires