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Old 03-24-2009, 05:43 PM   #13012
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Originally Posted by Ciotti View Post
Bushings get stressed more when you go faster? I could have sworn the amount of force put on bushings only has to do with the cornering g forces being put on the car which are higher in autocross as you are throwing the car around like a rag doll. This is an example of where common sense fails and actual knowledge shines through.
Higher corner speed = more g-force. Regardless, I stick to what I said. Maintenance on road racing cars is higher than those of autocross. Ask your friends who regularly do both what it costs to maintain their cars for the season.
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