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Re: FWD vs. RWD -- differences?

To: mrclem@telocity.com, john@harlie.idsfa.net
Subject: Re: FWD vs. RWD -- differences?
From: Smokerbros@aol.com
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 01:09:29 EST
Mike Clements writes:

> So with FWD you would want to brake while turning in order to get the
> car to rotate. By applying the brakes while turning, you're using the
> momentum of the car to induce a bit of oversteer as you enter the turn.
> That would require braking a bit later than you would for RWD. If that's
> what you mean, then I finally understand what "trail braking" is.

Yes, causing rotation by braking deeper into the corner, aiming for a late 
apex, then unwinding the wheel and hitting the gas before the apex gets you 
onto the next straight faster.

Charlie

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