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  1. Rixter

    Rixter Well-Known Member

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    #2 Rixter, Dec 21, 2010
    Can you explain that in less technical terms :lol:
     
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    #3 rigidjunkie, Dec 21, 2010
    Those bricks look like they are about to go through the Volvo!
     
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    #4 Rae, Dec 21, 2010
    Now I get it - whew thanks for the visuals! :idea:
     
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    #5 Redbeard, Dec 21, 2010
    Nice.

    I've also heard:

    Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car.

    Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
     
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    #6 ScottinBend, Dec 21, 2010
    Love that........!