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Re: I guess it is not a fundamental question...nt (archive)
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Posted by Oleaus on May 22, 2000 at 23:58:17:

In Reply to: I guess it is not a fundamental question...nt posted by Jim W on May 22, 2000 at 22:13:38:

My guess is that since (I assume) you are sitting alone in the car on the left front side, that the inertia of the car and driver will allow the right rear to float to the right as the wheels spin. More mass on the left side.


: : Why is it when I accelerate hard with the wheels spinning (DSC off) the rear end floats to the right
: : side? It is very controllable, but I am just wondering why. Is this a limited slip issue? I
: : really don't mind it, but I am curious.

: : Thanks,

: : Jim

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