[Dave at Pelican Parts]

B, I didn't think you could affect the fore-and-aft weight distribution by more than a couple of percent by raising one end of the car and lowering the other. Corner weights, yes, you can affect them a whole lot. But I am pretty sure (well, was pretty sure, I'm doubting now) that ride height didn't have much effect on total front vs. total rear... The only effect I can see changing the fore-and-aft weight distribution in that case is the very small amount that the CG will move forward as you lower the front end of the car.

First, are you sure that just changing the ride height will change fore-and-aft balance? And if so, can you 'splain why it does? I'd like to know...

OK, on to SummerSled. Sounds like a not-unreasonable setup, but knowing exactly what size "stock 911" torsion bars you have and exactly what size front sway bar you have would help even more. And of course, you can fiddle the balance by messing with the alignment.

But I think the bottom line is, "How does it feel to you?" If it seems balanced when you're driving it, then that's good enough for most use. If you're trying to get that last tenth of a second out on the track/autoX course, then buy yourself a pyrometer and get educated on how to use it... And be prepared to spend money on suspension bits, tires, etc!!

To quote a friend of mine (who I think was quoting a pro driver), "You want the car to understeer on turn-in, and oversteer on track-out." That way, you can trail-brake into the turn (wish that was a skill I had!) to get the car to rotate, which may also make your braking zone just a little bit longer/later, which is generally A Good Thing. And you have to stay on the power while exiting the turn, which is the whole point of "setting up" the turn correctly anyway. With your 3.2 (I think it was, right?) you will have to be somewhat careful with the throttle so you don't overpower the traction of the drive wheels and go to oversteer that way... But still, getting on the throttle as you exit the turn is the way to make speed down the straightaway.

--DD