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Old 03-12-2004, 06:33 PM
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Default Bad traction role on grass

Working on running the track in behind the house. The traction is so good on the low cut dry grass that I'm getting traction role like crazy. It's almost like a fourwheeler most of the time. Up on two wheels without any notice. What can I do to help this? I thought about putting my older tires/rims on and trying that but then I would have no forward momontume let alone any traction (they are balder than a bare assed baboons butt). Would thicker sway bars help any? I have the car set rather low, any lower and it will be dragging about.
Old 03-12-2004, 08:49 PM
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Default RE: Bad traction role on grass

the only thing i would think of is taking out the sway bars and making the shocks as soft as possible. thats about all you can do other then slowing way down.
Old 03-12-2004, 08:59 PM
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Default RE: Bad traction role on grass

no... you want stiffer springs, as they will not allow as much body roll, thus a more planted buggy...
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Default RE: Bad traction role on grass

More camber!

Shorten the upper links so the wheels tilt in on top.
Old 03-12-2004, 09:53 PM
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Default RE: Bad traction role on grass

Really a combination of the above would be best.

Sway bars, definately.

Harder shox/springs, 40wt oil and blue/white springs.

More camber, only helps with straight line stability, so no, plus it would dig in more on the turn.

Slowing down, yes a lot.

Different tyres, may loose a bit of traction for you, so you can slide.

Diff lubes, forcing drive to different corners.

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