4WD Suspension Tuning

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I recently got the Lancer EVO VII and I have upgraded the suspension and the car is still pushing out of the corners and I was wonder if any one has any pointer on tuning a 4WD car versus a FR car.
 
Try this:

Suspension
Spring Rate: 12.9 / 10.8
Ride Height: 92 / 92
Shock Bound: 9 / 8
Shock Rebound: 10 / 10
Camber: 2.7 / 2.0
Toe: 2.0 / 0.5
Stablizers: 7 / 7

Brake Balance 24 / 24

Limited Slip
Initial Torque: 5
Accelaration: 60
Decelaration: 5

Downforce: 0.19 / 0.26

ASM: 0
TCS: 0
VCD: 20%

I posted these settings about 3 weeks ago for the Lancer Evolution VII GSR. They are supposed to give the car exceptional handling at stock horsepower.

I believe the key tuning 4WD cars is to loosen up the car a bit. You can increase the downforce (move the slider to the left) in the back if the car has changeable downforce
 
Try this:

Suspension
Spring Rate: 12.9 / 10.8
Ride Height: 92 / 92
Shock Bound: 8 / 7
Shock Rebound: 10 / 10
Camber: 2.7 / 2.0
Toe: 2.0 / 0.5
Stablizers: 7 / 7

Brake Balance 24 / 24

Limited Slip
Initial Torque: 5
Accelaration: 60
Decelaration: 5

Downforce: 0.19 / 0.26
AYC: 82
ASM: 0
TCS: 0
VCD: 20%

I posted these settings about 3 weeks ago for the Lancer Evolution VII GSR. They are supposed to give the car exceptional handling at stock horsepower.

I believe the key tuning 4WD cars is to loosen up the car a bit. You can increase the downforce (move the slider to the left) in the back if the car has changeable downforce. Also, try stiffer spring rates in the front to take some of the weight off the front of the car, and put the front camber angle in a range of 3-4 degrees. Don't forget the VCD (Variable Control Diffrential), as that allows you to set the amount of power that goes to the front and rear wheels. It represents the percentage of power that is going to the front wheels, so set this low. You can also buy the AYC Controller (exclusive to the Lancer Evolution), which lets you control oversteer and understeer.
 
OK, if you want I can look at the settings for my Evo VI, which handles beautifully. PM me or reply here and I'll post 'em.

In general what you want to do is stiffen the rear suspension as much as you can, and leave the front 25% stiff. Also leave your ride height higher in back.

Dial in 3 or 3.5 degrees camber in front, and set rear to zero. Front and rear toe to zero unless you just can't get it right, then try vat_man's suggestion.

If you have an LSD then dial the acceleration effect down in front so that adding power doesn't drag the nose of the car off the outside of the turn. Also slightly decrease the % given to the front wheels.

Hope this helps!
 
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