| [GMCnet] Steering and Engine Parameters Explained [message #277040] |
Wed, 29 April 2015 23:20  |
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USAussie
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G'day,
I recently was forwarded this information and thought the group would enjoy learning a bit.
STEERING
Under steer: when you hit a wall with the front of your car.
Over steer: when you hit a wall with the rear end of your car.
Horsepower: determines how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: determines how far you take the wall with you.
Regards,
Rob
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Steering and Engine Parameters Explained [message #277060 is a reply to message #277040] |
Thu, 30 April 2015 10:00  |
Bob de Kruyff
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USAussie wrote on Wed, 29 April 2015 22:20G'day,
I recently was forwarded this information and thought the group would enjoy learning a bit.
STEERING
Under steer: when you hit a wall with the front of your car.
Over steer: when you hit a wall with the rear end of your car.
Horsepower: determines how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: determines how far you take the wall with you.
Regards,
Rob
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That's the best one I've seen in years !!
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Steering and Engine Parameters Explained [message #277085 is a reply to message #277040] |
Thu, 30 April 2015 15:18 |
George Beckman
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USAussie wrote on Wed, 29 April 2015 21:20G'day,
I recently was forwarded this information and thought the group would enjoy learning a bit.
STEERING
Under steer: when you hit a wall with the front of your car.
Over steer: when you hit a wall with the rear end of your car.
Horsepower: determines how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: determines how far you take the wall with you.
Regards,
Rob
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Love it.
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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| Re: [GMCnet] Steering and Engine Parameters Explained [message #277103 is a reply to message #277089] |
Thu, 30 April 2015 20:51 |
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Matt Colie
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Keith V wrote on Thu, 30 April 2015 17:14Yes I love that one.
Also...Understeer scares the passenger, oversteer scares the driver
Keith,
I think you got that one backwards.
Understeer is plowing and it feels like the car is Never going to turn.
Oversteer is kind of fun, like a full christy in skiing, but now you control the radius with power.
Matt, I did race, but I wasn't very good at it.
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] Steering and Engine Parameters Explained [message #277110 is a reply to message #277103] |
Fri, 01 May 2015 09:50 |
Keith V
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Matt Colie wrote on Thu, 30 April 2015 20:51Keith V wrote on Thu, 30 April 2015 17:14Yes I love that one.
Also...Understeer scares the passenger, oversteer scares the driver
Keith,
I think you got that one backwards.
Understeer is plowing and it feels like the car is Never going to turn.
Oversteer is kind of fun, like a full christy in skiing, but now you control the radius with power.
Matt, I did race, but I wasn't very good at it.
OOps you're right, I didn't think about it when I typed it.
My Vette can be made to oversteer with a press of the loud pedal 
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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