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Old 10-12-06, 12:49 PM
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Re: History of all Viper models

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Originally Posted by Graham B View Post
they do ride hard, they handle better like that.
Now that is funny.

Suspension should not be set to hard unless you can determine the road surface on which a vehicle is travelling, ie a race track as race tracks are generally smooth with good surfaces.

Our roads are not smooth and deterministic, therefore you need suspension travel to stop your teeth and eyeballs falling out, also compliant suspension will allow better handling on the road otherwise there is a risk of reduced contact patch as a vehicle bounces over ruts and potholes etc.

Just a thought......

And before anyone jumps on this, its not a dig at anyone, it is a suspension observation.
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My Son had a toy steering wheel which he used to spin furiously, making loads of go-faster noises, leaning into all the tight corners, perhaps running the government feels a bit like that. You make all the noises, but when you stop you haven't really gone anywhere.