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Originally Posted by niky
While this ought to mean that turning will be difficult, 911s seem to turn all right with the engine and most of the weight slung out behind the back axle. Furthermore, the DeltaWing will be
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On a 911, braking torque cause by the front wheels shifts the center of inertia to a 50/50 weight balance during hard braking (entering a turn).
They also have the weight in the back for traction for powering out of a turn.
I'll post the simple diagram illustrating this, which I recall - once I find it.
Here is a thread on the topic:
Weight transfer vs brake bias - Page 2 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
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Last edited by kach22i; 03-14-2012 at 10:55 AM..
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