Nohachi's suspension ramblings thread

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My image is that some big brand chose this setup and everyone else has copied it! Also most Japanese roads are quit smooth with the occasional step input like a bridge joint ie. for short time. European roads on the whole have more undulation and can be more rough ie. continuous inputs. Therefore stiff suspension does not work so well. Also although stiff suspension can make a car feel more responsive and quick it can actually be slower as grip can be reduced.
I'm with nohachi, big spring rates does not equal big handling. Once I've got other bits of the car sorted I'll be looking to see how much I can reduce the spring rates on my Greddy suspension (no much i fear...).