a few key factors we have to take into account is that:CQ: Re raising and lowering the ride height, not correct meh? I have always started setting up with a flat car, measured from wheel centre hub. And for track and drifting I always try to dial in something lower at the rear by 5-10mm, as it helps a lot braking deep into the turns, and i'm able to achieve a better balance point.
I do know however that raising the front a by too much promotes 'push', and the opposite for the rear. You're explanation, when you have the time, is most welcome!
1.under steer and over steer is a difference in the lateral grip front and rear of a vehicle.
2.geometry is a function of ride height and thus grip generated from correct geometry is a function of the vehicle operating at that ride height
3.lowering a vehicles ride height reduces the height of the vehicles center or mass
having stated the above a question pops into mind.. 'ive lowered my car.. why does it drive like a piece of shit?'
the simple explanation is that your vehicle was designed to run at the height that it came with out of the factory.. by lowering the ride height you have effectively changed the vehicles camber change, anti dive, toe change and caster change in ride(up down movement of suspension) and roll..
you are correct when you said raising the ride height at the front would reduce understeer, because you're going closer to the height the car came with.. however, it doesn;t improve the vehicles total lateral grip.
lowering a vehicle doesn;t just involve buying a set of shocks thats height adjustable.. it also involves putting back all the variables i have stated above..
i apologise for jumping the gun because you were refering to balance... not to increasing grip