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Re: The real deal... (archive)
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Posted by HSV-DAN on February 14, 2000 at 16:44:53:

In Reply to: The real deal... posted by Chuck Mayer on February 13, 2000 at 17:21:08:

Somewhere, here or there, was a list of LIFT (no downforce here) created at speed by these vehicles. TT was in the 180 pound range, M Coupe around 75 pounds. Really lighten up an already light rear end = much less traction when you really need it.

What is the weight distribution on the TT at rest?

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: 1. Aerodynamics (especially the drooping tail) that create lift at high speeds, causing the back end to lose traction and resulting in snap oversteer. My M Roadster has this to a degree; an M Coupe's roofline however, provides enough downforce to prevent this.


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