Possible project (standard Beetle)

[ricola]

constant radius 'g' would be more to do with the suspension loaded geometry and what tyres (& temps) are used. For me suspension is there to deal with dynamic changes which are harder to put an absolute number on

[evilC]

Originally Posted by ricola

constant radius 'g' would be more to do with the suspension loaded geometry and what tyres (& temps) are used. For me suspension is there to deal with dynamic changes which are harder to put an absolute number on

Agreed. A slalom test usually sorts out any evil handling motor and you don't even need a Moose!

[volkdent]

Its not even about absolute grip for me either, the feel is very important. It's no fun to have a car that has major grip but doesn't give you confidence. I was always surprised that an old Golf always felt more fun to drive than a similar era Honda even though the numbers said a Honda actually gripped better. I'll take some roll to "feel" a corner sometimes than to have a grippy car that's more on/off twitchy at the limit.

Jason