Re: oversteer vs. understeer

[Trisha Blethen <trishab@mail.tds.net>]

Harry R Glesner III wrote:
> 
> Trish:
>     The only problem is that this subject isn't that simple. You can't really
> begin to understand how to change the dynamics of your vehicle unless you have
> some feel for the changes to make. You can only compensate for your vehicles
> handling personallity by changing the apex so much.
>     Even off the track some understanding of the handling "model", will enhance
> your ownership.

Ah, but when teaching someone the concept, someone who has NO conception
of apex, tire inflections, scrub of speed, etc......simplicity is
usually the first lesson.  As a former instructor of driving and a
current teacher of SPED (special education -- BTW, it is said that most
racers would fit in the category of those I teach....:)  ).....start
with the simple explanation first....when that is understood, add facts
slowly until they are understood....then add some more.  Trust me, you
will have a much better educated "student" of the physics of car
control. 

Trish