I'm currently using the 2mm swaybar in the front as part of my setup, but I'm still having trouble with keeping the rear end planted at mid corner. If I don't true the tires before every run, or I use a different body, or make any slight change to the setup, it makes the rear end inconsistent. I've also found that with the correct preparationi I have great traction if corner entry is perfect, but if I'm a little off line the rear breaks loose abruptly.
My question is this. Will a front sway bar that is too stiff, when mated to the very rigid XRC chassis, with a maximum wheelbase, keep the rear end from rolling and digging in for traction? My car is also significantly lighter than the stock FK.
I understand the dynamics as to how a less stiff front sway bar should decrease rear traction by increasing front traction, but I'm thinking my setup is an extreme circumstance where the opposite is true because the rear end is too light to fight against the front anti roll bars force on the rigid chassis (basically the car is kept flat, except for front to rear & vice-versa weight transitions).
My other thought is that it might help if I increase the weight over the rear by decreasing the wheelbase.
My front end setup currently allows me to gain A LOT of time on corner entry and a little more on exit, so I'd like to keep it the same as much as possible. I've tested changing the springs, oil, shock position, tire compounds and toe-in for the rear, but have been unable to stabilize it unless I do a complete alignment check and true the tires before each run. And even then it seems if the track grip lessens even slightly, my rear tires abruptly loose traction mid corner.
One good thing of note is that it has allowed me to get a little better at making quicker throttle changes to compensate when the rear breaks loose and I've also learned a new knack for "drifting" on mid traction carpet (not kidding either).
