If you were crew chief what would you do if.....?

Question

... your driver said his car was too loose? How many diffrent ways could you fix it?

What would "YOU" do?

I'll take serious answers and not so serious answers.

Answer 1

I'd start with an air pressure adjustment (add a pound or two to the right sides)
If that didn't work, I'd take out a round of wedge... maybe go up on the track bar a little bit.

Answer 2

Well first off I would ask for more info. Where is it loose...going into the turn, from center off or on exiting the turn? Then I would expect a degree of how loose it is. A tad loose is good, and may only need quarter lb. of air adjustment. Very loose, we would be looking at many different things, track bar, wedge, putting a spring rubber in. And are we talking about during the race or practice?

To answer this accurately I would need much more in put from the driver.

Answer 3

I would have to change the tire pressures on the car's tires, make a track-bar adjustment, or add some wedge into your car. I might also add spring rubbers or just make sure that everything else on the car was fitted properly.

If it was during a practice session, there are tons of other things that I could do to the car that only a certified mechanic or crew chief can tell you in great detail.

Answer 4

If a driver says it is too loose you fix it just the same as he says its too tight The adjustments are just in different directions!!!!
1. Air Pressure
2.Wedge Adjustment
3. Track Bar Adjustment
4. Spring Spacer in or out
5.Different Springs or Shock Package.

If you have to resort to #5 during a race it is all over for you--You will be several laps down!!!!

Answer 5

Tire Pressure
Wedge / Trac bar adjustment
Spring Rubber
Just drive the dam car / radio communication !!!

Answer 6

I'd tell Jeffy to quit whining and drive the damn car.