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🔧 Anti-squat

Rear suspension geometry that controls how much the rear squats under acceleration.

More anti-squat = more forward bite and rear stability on power; too much can make it hop.

What it actually does

Anti-squat is the rear suspension geometry that decides how much the back of the car settles when you get on the power. It converts some of that acceleration into pushing the rear tires down, which is the difference between hooking up on corner exit and simply spinning up.

In practice

More anti-squat generally improves forward drive on rough and low-grip surfaces and keeps the rear more planted under acceleration. Less allows the rear to squat more, which can help the car steer on exit but gives away some traction.

Worth knowing

It only shows itself under power, so test it on corner exit and over acceleration bumps rather than judging it on a smooth straight.

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