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FWD vs. RWD -- differences?

To: "Autocross" <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: FWD vs. RWD -- differences?
From: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 09:53:40 -0800
Most driving advice applies equally well no matter what you drive --
look ahead, stay mentally and visually ahead of the car, minimize
steering input, etc.

But some things must be different between FWD and RWD cars, because FWD
cars respond differently to throttle while turning. In FWD, you don't
get power oversteer, you get power understeer. I'm wondering if anyone
out there can offer some tips on what is _different_ between FWD and
RWD. What do you differently in a FWD car, vs. a RWD car, to get
competitive times?

Thanks,

Michael R. Clements
mrclem@telocity.com
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