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Old 04-22-2009, 01:56 AM   #32 (permalink)
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It's not just hydroplaning. It's easier to control understeer than oversteer, period.

If you're understeering, you'll instinctively attempt to slow down. It's the first thing that 95% of drivers will do. By doing so, you're putting more weight on the steer tires, adding traction to them.

You want better traction on the rear, regardless of driveline, since the rear will be more prone to lose traction under braking/turning conditions.

This is not a new concept.

Back to my game, now.
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