what is understeer?
06-06-2003, 06:13 AM
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what is understeer?
Reading about the Z and some report understeer problems...im not down with all the car terms..what is understeer.
and why do i read about transmission problems with the Zs?!?
and why do i read about transmission problems with the Zs?!?
06-06-2003, 06:17 AM
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Understeer is a characteristic where the car pushes to the outside of a corner. Example: taking a right hand turn- the car pushes to the right (outside of the corner).
06-06-2003, 07:49 AM
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Another example, when u are driving some older FWD cars, trying to make a right turn but it seems like is not turning and the car seems like is still going straight.
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It is all relative. A Toyota Camry will have a lot more oversteer than the 350, but cars like the S2000 have less.
I think it handles great, but for people who are racing and pushing the limits often it can be quite noticable compared to other cars driven.
(Note the picture used had an F1 car in the depiction.)
I think it handles great, but for people who are racing and pushing the limits often it can be quite noticable compared to other cars driven.
(Note the picture used had an F1 car in the depiction.)
06-06-2003, 12:08 PM
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Condition whereby the front tire approaches the traction limit more rapidly than the rear, the effect is that the front of the car takes a wider radius curve than the driver intended. The car wants to continue straight or out while you are attempting the turn into a corner.
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