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Re: Torsen Tunnel - absolute traction
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- Subject: Re: Torsen Tunnel - absolute traction
- From: Dave Eaton <dave.eaton@minedu.govt.nz>
- Date: Wed, 11 Mar 1998 17:57:09 +1300
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>Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 14:24:13 EST
>From: QSHIPQ <QSHIPQ@aol.com>
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>In a message dated 98-03-10 13:10:54 EST, you write:
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>> [me again:]
>> The "since backs traveling faster" statement doesn't apply. Only
>> if the fronts present more resistance to torque will the power
>> shift forward. For a brief time at initial turn-in, I will accept that
> >the slip angle of the fronts will cause a _slight_ shift of power.
>
>let's not forget that a audi chassis understeers. As you add power, that
>"can" become oversteer, but not always. And it can be both in the same turn,
>as with a center torsen.
and with the locker. remember that orin made the point that the same thing
will happen with the locked centre (tshift depending upon traction/slip angle)
ref: the lifted wheel scenario.
dave
'95 rs2
'9 ur-q