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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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If you go into a corner too fast, you will more than likely understeer. This is where the problem comes in though. Because S2000's are so neutrally balanced, if you lift off to get grip to the front tires and stop the front end from pushing, you will end up with more grip than you bargained for in the front. Because of the weight transfer, the rear end will now have less grip and the momentum of the turn will cause it to swing out.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Cycloneranga,Mar 17 2006, 05:27 PM
If you go into a corner too fast, you will more than likely understeer. This is where the problem comes in though. Because S2000's are so neutrally balanced, if you lift off to get grip to the front tires and stop the front end from pushing, you will end up with more grip than you bargained for in the front. Because of the weight transfer, the rear end will now have less grip and the momentum of the turn will cause it to swing out.
i think that was the answer he was looking for.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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That is exactly what I was looking for.

So what do you guys do if you enter a corner too hot? When you lift are you easy on the wheel? or do you not lift at all?
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Get a FWD;safer for you.!!!
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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My questions are not regarding front wheel drive cars. I already have a front wheel drive car and now a S2000. The S2000 is the vehicle in which I am speaking. Please enough with the FF nonsense.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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If such is the case,my advice is ,take a perf. driving course.
And get a lot of practice,in a safe environment,like a race track.
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