handbrake question

Bernie Benz b.benz at charter.net
Sun Mar 2 17:33:26 PST 2008


How far from the pole? You’re going to hit it anyway!


On Mar 2, 2008, at 4:59 PM, Geraint Lloyd wrote:

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> Some of you will know that I have a thing abouthandbrakes and at  
> least one of you is becoming converted to my deep-rooted beliefsystem.
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> But being as I’m still getting the hang of thistorsen Quattro  
> thing, I have a quick question:
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> To set the scene:
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> 1. Audi 1989 200 TQA (only a 10v, but for this questionit might  
> also be a 20v)
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> 2. Approach hairpin bend (or retail park lamppost atnight when no- 
> one is looking) at say 35mph with rear diff locked in 2nd
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> 3. Apply brakes and lock in an approximation of whatpeople say you  
> have to do to initiate a pendulum turn.
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> 4. Decide that the arse end is not swinging out enoughand grab a  
> fistful of handbrake whilst stamping on the accelerator
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> What SHOULD happen next?
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