Any simple rules of thumb for AP1 oversteer?

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09-23-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mister_two,Sep 23 2005, 12:11 PM

I have had the S for almost five years and this is the first year I autocrossed it. It's probably due for an alignment anyway.

It may have been due for an alignment 5 years ago.

Just a thought.

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09-27-2005, 02:58 PM

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use throttle and counter-steer to regain control of the over-steering back end.

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09-27-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mikegarrison,Sep 21 2005, 04:19 PM

I have serious doubts that this is true. Certainly it is not true that the cars that are most difficult to handle are usually fastest.

I agree with Mike. Cars that are difficult to handle won't necessarily be faster.

Here's my example:
Car A doesn't have any serious handling flaws. It has decent turn-in, fairly neutral handling balance, and great steering feedback.
Car B also has good turn-in response and neutral balance. However, its steering doesn't communicate well. The driver lacks the fidelity of feel to confidently predict the limits.
Now which car would be more difficult to drive? Which car would be faster?