Ideal competative rake
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Instructor
Joined: May 2007
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Ideal competative rake
I have been toying with and using different tire combinations in Autocross. I still don't know the ideal amount of rake. "The amount of front end lower than the rear". In most cases it is where i measure from that is the lifting points on the frame. The stock was around 1/8" from my measurements. I now run almost 3/8". I am going to different tires next season and would like a starting point. Any Ideas?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Houston Texas
Might wanna put this in the "Autocrossing and Road Racing" section.
Linky: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...roadracing-23/
Linky: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...roadracing-23/
Melting Slicks
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From: Kelso, Wa
First let me profess my ignorance. I'm not an aerodynamicist. Haven't been near a wind tunnel in 50 years. etc etc....
The ideal rake is most likely the one that comes from the factory. They've had computers, and years to get the best angle of attack for the car. ..
Don't overthink this. You're most likely better off spending your time honing your skills than you are in changing hardware. The better driver will win in an inferior machine.
The ideal rake is most likely the one that comes from the factory. They've had computers, and years to get the best angle of attack for the car. ..
Don't overthink this. You're most likely better off spending your time honing your skills than you are in changing hardware. The better driver will win in an inferior machine.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2012
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First let me profess my ignorance. I'm not an aerodynamicist. Haven't been near a wind tunnel in 50 years. etc etc....
The ideal rake is most likely the one that comes from the factory. They've had computers, and years to get the best angle of attack for the car. ..
Don't overthink this. You're most likely better off spending your time honing your skills than you are in changing hardware. The better driver will win in an inferior machine.
The ideal rake is most likely the one that comes from the factory. They've had computers, and years to get the best angle of attack for the car. ..
Don't overthink this. You're most likely better off spending your time honing your skills than you are in changing hardware. The better driver will win in an inferior machine.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Bend Oregon
Yep your correct! Hundred of trips around the track with the fine tuning by expert drivers is what is behind the factory setup.
the guy who does the cassis tuning is a personal friend. Oh and on the driving course he’s better than any of us.
the guy who does the cassis tuning is a personal friend. Oh and on the driving course he’s better than any of us.
