Re: 25v I-5, no such engine

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

In message <Pine.GHP.4.05.9902221559450.4690-100000@raptor.csrv.uidaho.edu> Todd Phenneger writes:

> Hmm, droping that into a ur-q would probably take care of some of
> the weight distribution problems :-)  I could handle losing about 200lbs
> off the front of that car.  Then put some Carbon Fiber Fenders and a Hood
> (Ala Sport Quattro) and youd have one GREAT handling car.  And faster too.
> :-)

You're not driving it right.  Slower into the bends, then accelerate.
The force vectors combine to shift the effective load backwards, sharing
it more equally.  If you go in fast and coast, you'll get understeer.

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