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#1 RAD

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Posted 15 December 1999 - 01:48

OK, I know that the farther away from the center a driver stays, the earlier he must turn in. Closer to the center is more of a say "classical" approach. Through the center is a oversteer method. Question. Does anyone know if tire surface and compound fit into the circum of the wheel or is it just implied? 1 more. Is there a good url. explaining the friction circle in detail?

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#2 MattC

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Posted 15 December 1999 - 22:51

http://members.home..../07-Circle.html

...is the only place I've seen anything about this. Quite a few other good articles at the site, too.

#3 RAD

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Posted 16 December 1999 - 03:11

Matt,
Great stuff. That was exactly what I was looking for. My SCCA chapter is taking a winter break. I'm preparing a report on handling dynamics for our Jan. meeting. This will come in handy. Thank you!

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Rad