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      11-10-2010, 12:22 PM   #3
mike-y
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With the zsp suspension, and included tire stagger, the car does understeer on dry pavement. I am assuming that you are running the factory tire sizes of 225/255 F/R, correct?

Yes, you can induce oversteer on exit under power, but thats a trait of having a RWD, not necessarily the chassis balance. Entry and mid corner balance will still favor understeer. Also, on dry pavement, it will be harder to induce oversteer.

But a simple tire/wheel change the balance. Put a square setup on (like 235s on all 4 corners), and the car is much more nuetral with the zsp suspension. I have zsp on my 325, but run a square setup, and the balance is very, very nice. I do have to be a bit more careful in the rain, because it will oversteer a lot easier at mid corner, but the DSC tends to keep it in check. In the dry, the car is very neutral and controllable though. Assuming you drive correctly, of course.
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