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Re: Suspension



One of the best remedies for understeer is to modify your driving technique (worked for me).  Slow in, fast out, smooth steering inputs, etc.  You can unload your life savings in suspension upgrades, but the car will still understeer severely if you do not work on driving skill.
 
Assuming you have the driving skill part worked out, the quickest way to dial out understeer is with a rear sway bar.  As always, consult with someone who is familiar with all of your car's present modifications before making any purchases.  In general, however, anything that will stiffen the rear of the car will help combat understeer.
 
Michael Keith
Pasadena, TX
'98 Jetta GLX
'85 Golf SCCA ITB
-----Original Message-----
From: David Bergesen <djbergesen@dotstar.net>
To: Jetta GLX mailing list <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 1999 6:38 PM
Subject: Suspension

Anyone willing to tell me what the best way to get rid of the chronic understeer might be? I keep plowing the Weapon around the curves. It's fun and all, but I want better tracking.
 
-ENS D.J. Bergesen
Student Naval Aviator
djbergesen@dotstar.net
96 Jetta GLX VR6  "V WAFFE"