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RE: TR2,3,A,B - Under, neutral or over-steer?

To: jfcowan@sj.znet.com
Subject: RE: TR2,3,A,B - Under, neutral or over-steer?
From: "Jack I. Brooks" <brooks@belcotech.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 08:03:06 -0400
Cc: Triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
>   Would anyone like to take a stab at characterizing the typical steering
>behavior of the sidescreen Triumphs?  My sense is that they
>characteristically understeer - until they begin to slide.  To my mind, a
>predisposition to slide is their defining handling characteristic.
  
John,

I, too have discovered mild understeer, followed by controllable sliding.
>From my autocross days, I discovered that, within limits, these
charicteristics can be readily controlled with tire pressure, as well as
suspension components.

I would like to be involved in further discussions, although my wife may
differ in this opinion.

Jack Brooks
TS69032L



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