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mcbrew · 10-06-2010, 09:31 PM

Tighter springs, especially in the rear, will translate to more torque at the wheels because less torque is lost making the car squat. I notice a big difference when I have 20 PSI or more in my rear spring air bags. Of course, the ride is more harsh... but there is a notable difference when taking off from a stop.

The same goes for torque dampers on an engine. The less torque is wasted making the engine twist on its mounts, the more gets to the wheels.

10-06-2010, 09:31 PM	#6
mcbrew Senior Member Full Access Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD Name: Jesse Age: 48 Posts: 130	Tighter springs, especially in the rear, will translate to more torque at the wheels because less torque is lost making the car squat. I notice a big difference when I have 20 PSI or more in my rear spring air bags. Of course, the ride is more harsh... but there is a notable difference when taking off from a stop. The same goes for torque dampers on an engine. The less torque is wasted making the engine twist on its mounts, the more gets to the wheels.
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