Physics

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <199804080616.XAA04786@m2.sprynet.com> ckuo@sprynet.com writes:

> Unfortunately, it does not appear if anyone has a good mathematical real-time
> model of the torsen (correct me if I'm wrong). Obtaining this model would be a
> key to the solution, as is accurately modeling the chassis, including variables
> such as slip angle.

We have virtually no information about the Torsen's behaviour, except
for the maximum split ratios Audi employs.  We don't know its internal
characteristics (slew rates, inertia) at all.

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 Phil Payne
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