Oversteer

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Oversteer is when the rear tires lose traction before the front tires do.
It can be very frustrating but can also be used to your advantage.

Here are some ways to correct a car that is oversteering.


  • Stiffen front shocks
    Soften rear shocks
    Raise front end
    Lower rear end
    Stiffen front sway bar
    Soften rear sway bar
    More front toe in
    Reduce front negative camber
    Stiffer front springs
    Soften rear springs
    May need more rear suspension travel (decrease damper bound)
    use softer rear tire compound if possible
    Driver may be going in to deep
    Driver may be getting on the throttle to early
    High speed increase rear wind downforce
    Too much rear brake bias
 
Do these changes apply to ALL drivetrains or just one in particular? Same question with understeer changes.
 
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