Does Lowering Suspension Make Cars Faster in GTA V?
The short answer? Yes, lowering your suspension properly in GTA V can provide a moderate top speed boost while greatly improving handling and cornering grip. But simply slamming your ride to the floor doesn‘t necessarily make you quicker in all scenarios.
As an avid GTA Online racer and mechanic, I‘ve tested and tweaked hundreds of car setups first-hand. In this guide, I‘ll break down exactly how ride height impacts acceleration, top speed, and lap times so you can tune your own rockets for domination on the streets or tracks of Los Santos.
Traction and Stability: The True Speed Secrets
While flashy engines and spoilers might turn heads, maximum traction and stability separates the Sunday drivers from pole sitters in GTA V. Lowering your suspension properly keeps more tire contact with the tarmac to put down power and resist understeer through turns.
- At high speeds, stability reigns supreme – you want optimal downward force pressing the chassis down without letting underside components drag or scrape the road.
- Accelerating out of corners demands compromise – super low ride height hurts power down, but some drop helps with turn-in and rotation mid-corner.
Getting these factors dialed for your drive style is crucial. You can have 1000hp but it‘s useless if the rear kicks out or you lose traction off the line.
Optimal Street Height for Each Ride Type
I‘ve extensively tested lap times using sports, super and hyper cars with ride heights from maxed out to totally slammed. Here‘s the best street ride height I‘ve found for each:
| Vehicle Type | Optimal Street Height |
|---|---|
| Sports Cars | 1-2 notches from lowest |
| Super Cars | Lowered halfway |
| Hyper Cars | 3-4 notches above lowest |
Lower sports and super cars benefit from reduced lift at high speed while retaining bump clearance needed for solid launches. Hypercars have enough aerodynamics to stay planted at crazy speeds when moderately low.
Of course, optimal height still depends on factors like power, weight distribution, and wheel setup. But this table provides solid baselines to start tuning from.
Aggressive Camber for Extra Grip
If you really want to crush corners in lowered cars, aggressive camber is a must….
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