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Originally posted by dousan36
offset affects handling quite a bit
i dont know all the terms and such, but the way your car's balance is from a LOOOOW offset (wider stance) and a high offset
im sure someone like AKA and sykikchimp can explain further (among other members)
but offset affects handling quite a lot
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i also think that offset affects handling
i think this is an interesting subject that we never really talked about...
i made some quick drawing
lets say the car for the 3 figures are the same (its a blue 240sx)
1) lets say the wheel base length is constant for all three
for easier understanding lets make the length = L
the width = L/3
these are for the first picture
ratio = L / (L/3) = 3 <-- lets say this is the stock ratio
2) width = L/4 (sunken wheels/high offset)
lets calculate the ratio between the length and the width
ratio = L / (L/4) = 4 <-- higher than the stock ratio
this setup will create a longer wheelbase-like environment to the car... since the stance is narrower
from my common knowledge (im could be wrong), longer wheelbase will create a more stable ride, yet a bit sluggish and not that responsive (handling wise)
3) width = L/2 (wheels stick out a bit / low offset) wider stance
ratio = L / (L/2) = 2 <-- lower than the stock ratio
this setup will create a shorter wheelbase-like environment to the car.. wider stance with same wheelbase length.
shorter wheelbase will create a more responsive handlings.. yet its not as stable as number 2.. but you eliminate some of the sluggishness feeling to the handling of the car
im might be wrong because i observe this issue based on my engineering knowledge.. but then again.. im not doing so well in college..
im sorry if this is hard to understand
feel free to fix my wrong perspective (if im wrong)
or maybe elaborate more (if im somewhat correct)