FH6 Suspension Tuning Guide - Setup for Any Driving Style
Suspension tuning is where good drivers become great drivers. Understanding these settings lets you tune your car for any situation โ street racing, track days, drifting, or off-road.
Suspension Parameters Explained
Each parameter affects handling differently. Here's what you need to know:
Spring Rate
What it does: Controls how much the car compresses when weight shifts. Higher = stiffer = less body roll.
| Driving Style | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
| Default | Medium |
| Street Racing | Medium to Medium-High |
| Track Day | High (stiff) |
| Drift | Medium-Low |
| Dirt/Rally | Low (soft) |
Pro Tip: Stiffer springs reduce body roll but can make the car unsettled over bumps
Ride Height
What it does: Distance from the car to the ground. Lower = lower center of gravity = better handling.
| Driving Style | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
| Default | Standard |
| Street Racing | Standard to -1 inch |
| Track Day | -1 to -2 inches |
| Drift | Standard to +0.5 inch |
| Dirt/Rally | +1 to +2 inches (more ground clearance) |
Pro Tip: Lower is generally better for grip, but too low damages aero effectiveness
Damping (Front/Rear)
What it does: Controls how fast the springs compress and rebound. Higher = slower movement = more stable.
| Driving Style | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
| Default | Medium |
| Street Racing | Medium |
| Track Day | High (fast damping) |
| Drift | Medium-Low |
| Dirt/Rally | Low (slow damping for absorption) |
Pro Tip: If the car bounces over bumps, increase damping. If it feels dead, decrease.
Camber (Front/Rear)
What it does: Angle of the wheels. Negative camber = top of wheel tilts in = better cornering grip.
| Driving Style | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
| Default | 0ยฐ |
| Street Racing | 0ยฐ to -0.5ยฐ |
| Track Day | -1ยฐ to -3ยฐ |
| Drift | 0ยฐ to -1ยฐ (for grip initiation) |
| Dirt/Rally | 0ยฐ to +0.5ยฐ (for stability) |
Pro Tip: Too much negative camber reduces straight-line grip and causes tire wear
Toe
What it does: Angle of wheels from straight ahead. Toe-in = more stable. Toe-out = sharper steering.
| Driving Style | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
| Default | 0ยฐ |
| Street Racing | 0ยฐ to slight toe-in |
| Track Day | 0ยฐ to slight toe-out (front only) |
| Drift | Toe-out on front (sharper response) |
| Dirt/Rally | Slight toe-in (more stable) |
Pro Tip: Never run toe-out on rear wheels โ causes handling issues
Caster
What it does: Affects steering self-centering and camber change in corners. Higher = more stable at speed.
| Driving Style | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
| Default | Standard |
| Street Racing | Standard to +1ยฐ |
| Track Day | +2ยฐ to +4ยฐ |
| Drift | Standard to +1ยฐ |
| Dirt/Rally | Standard |
Pro Tip: Higher caster improves straight-line stability but makes steering heavier
Step-by-Step Suspension Setup
Step 1: Start with Defaults
Before changing anything, drive the car with default settings. This gives you a baseline to compare.
Step 2: Set Ride Height
Lower the car 0.5-1 inch for street/track builds. Raise it for off-road. Don't go too low or you'll damage your car on bumps.
Step 3: Set Spring Rate
Match springs to your tires. Racing slicks = stiff springs. Street tires = medium springs. The goal is to minimize body roll without making the ride harsh.
Step 4: Set Damping
Start in the middle. If the car bounces after bumps, increase damping. If it feels sluggish, decrease it.
Step 5: Set Camber
For track builds, -2ยฐ to -3ยฐ front camber gives maximum cornering grip. For street, -0.5ยฐ to -1ยฐ is better for tire longevity.
Step 6: Fine-tune Toe
Leave rear at 0ยฐ. Front can be slightly toe-out for sharper steering response.
Build-Specific Suspension Setups
Street Racing Setup
- Ride Height: -0.5 to -1 inch
- Spring Rate: Medium-High
- Damping: Medium
- Camber: -0.5ยฐ front, 0ยฐ rear
- Toe: 0ยฐ (neutral)
Track Day Setup
- Ride Height: -1 to -1.5 inches
- Spring Rate: High (stiff)
- Damping: High
- Camber: -2ยฐ to -3ยฐ front, -1ยฐ to -2ยฐ rear
- Toe: Slight toe-out front only
Drift Setup
- Ride Height: Standard (maintains weight balance)
- Spring Rate: Medium (allows movement)
- Damping: Medium-Low (slower response)
- Camber: 0ยฐ to -1ยฐ (predictable grip)
- Toe: Toe-out front for sharper response
Dirt/Rally Setup
- Ride Height: +1 to +2 inches (clearance)
- Spring Rate: Low (absorbs bumps)
- Damping: Low (slow absorption)
- Camber: 0ยฐ to +0.5ยฐ (stability)
- Toe: Slight toe-in (straight-line stability)
Troubleshooting Suspension Issues
Car feels "floaty"
Solution: Increase damping, stiffen springs
Car bounces over small bumps
Solution: Increase damping, check for damaged components
Understeer in corners (pushes wide)
Solution: Soften front springs, increase front camber, reduce rear ride height
Oversteer in corners (spins out)
Solution: Stiffen front springs, reduce rear camber, increase rear damping
Steering feels heavy
Solution: Reduce caster angle, check tire pressure
Quick Setup Presets
If you don't want to tune manually, FH6 offers quick presets:
- Street โ Balanced for normal driving
- Track โ Stiff, low, aggressive
- Drift โ Loose, reactive
- Off-Road โ High, soft, stable
- Comfort โ Soft, forgiving
Start with a preset, then fine-tune based on feel.
Next Steps
- General Tuning Guide โ Broader tuning concepts
- Drift Tutorial โ Suspension settings for drift builds
- Modification Guide โ What parts to upgrade first
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