Maybe the Stohr FF has the latest F1 technology - limited slip fron
axle. Seems that coupling the front, non driven wheels together through
a limited slip of some sort helps eliminate the transients associated
with loss of traction when the inside wheel either locks up or unlocks.
An intersting concept..
Mike Taylor
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pruett, Christopher (CK) <ckpruett@dow.com>
>
> >Although in this case, I think someone is trying to "pull you leg",
> >there are FF's with front "drive" shafts.
> >
> >These front drive shafts are used to "stop" versus "power". That's
> >right, inboard brakes! Check out some of the older Bondurant ads showing
> >a ground level, front end view of his FF's. In these shots, you can see
> >an example of a FF with inboard brakes.
>
> Makes sense -- it's just not obvious staring at the picture that any of the
> rear struts carry a driveshaft. Thought maybe we'd found a resurrected
> Miller.
>
> Jamie (still staring at that picture)
> '92 Prelude Si
> Speed Demon Racing
> http://www.mindspring.com/~jsculerati/sdr
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