How does adding a strut bar affect the handling? Stock, there seems to be a very fine line between understeer and snap oversteer on the S2k. Will a strut bar help this? Or what about springs? The suspension is stiff as hell already. What type of handling improvements do you get from these mods? Thanks.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by tripod
[B]How does adding a strut bar affect the handling?

 

I agree with cdelana. The x-brace will make the most difference. Both quicken the steering response and really make a difference on bumpy surfaces. Neither will increase the possibility of snap oversteer, which is most likely caused by either overcorrection during a skid, or failing to modify steering correction as the car begins to recover. This results in a very strong reaction once the tires regain traction. IMHO, the whole snap oversteer thing is blown way out of proportion. In the S2000, the 50/50 balance, the grip of the tires, and other factors may make it seem more pronounced, but that's the racecar edge that we like about this car.

 

Thanks for you help guys. The one time that I have experienced unexpected oversteer happened during a low speed, sharp turn with my foot off the gas (de-acceleration). This makes since b/c weight was transfered to the front of the car, lightening the load on the rear tires.

On a side note, my last car was a Prelude SH. The SH package made understeer extremely rare and it was almost impossible to produce oversteer. It's taken some time to get use to a car that can be a little tail happy if provoked.

 

transition from fwd to rwd presents challenges. truth be told, i tend to think it's behind a lot of the handling problems expressed on this board.

strongly suggest a high performance driving school and some track/skid pad time. will dramatically accelerate the transition.

 

Amen, Brother Malachi!

Yes, cdelena and others are correct. I have both the STB and xbrace...I totally agree with cdelena's assessment.