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How do you reduce oversteer in a FWD car?

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Subject: How do you reduce oversteer in a FWD car?
From: Cccya1@aol.com
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 20:01:13 EDT
Hey all, I just want to say thanks in advance, I know you will help me 
through this..

At an autocross today, I had a difficult time controlling oversteer (yes 
over, not under, I know what your thinking) in my 96 honda civic ex.  I was 
all over the place, I spun 2 and slid into a line of cones another time.  
Here are my mods and what I did to control it.:

5.5x14 2nd gen. integra alloy wheels
Khumo 205/55/14's  F42psi, R 35psi
ST Rear sway bar


I was able to somewhat control the oversteer by left foot braking.  I have 
another event this weekend and would like to know what I can do to help 
reduce it.  Since the only thing I can adjust is tire pressure, what do I do? 
 Lower the loose end? or Raise it?  
Thank you in advance,
 Kevin
cccya1@aol.com

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