Feb 25, 2006 7:37:40 PM
Feb 25, 2006 8:19:03 PM
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brunner said:
Didn't we already have a thread for that article?
Feb 25, 2006 8:26:53 PM
Feb 26, 2006 1:54:48 AM
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nberry said:
I do not recall the article. It was just posted on reenlist and I thought it was informative enough for posting here. If it is a repost, I apologize.
BTW, none of you have the technical knowlege or driving experience to impugn Dan Neil's expertise on cars.
Feb 26, 2006 3:53:53 AM
Feb 26, 2006 4:03:07 AM
Feb 26, 2006 4:10:05 AM
Feb 26, 2006 4:26:34 AM
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Silver Bullet said:
The only part I'd disagree with is the comment that the 911 still tends to snap oversteer.
Feb 26, 2006 10:05:22 AM
Feb 26, 2006 12:22:23 PM
Feb 26, 2006 4:16:45 PM
Feb 26, 2006 4:57:12 PM
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faterikcartman said:
I'm looking forward to the technical article explaining how a rear weighted car handles better than a mid engined 50/50 car.
Feb 26, 2006 6:14:17 PM
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faterikcartman said:
I'm looking forward to the technical article explaining how a rear weighted car handles better than a mid engined 50/50 car.
For starters mid-engine cars are not 50/50, only front engined ones are.
Mid-engined cars are rear weight biased just like rear engined ones. The difference is a more subtle one relating to polar moment of inertia and handling character.
Porsche has had 40 years to evolution and perfection the rear engine platform so when you speak about rear engined cars, keep rear-engined platform of the 911 in a separate group... in terms of handling it can beat any mid-engined car; find me mid-engined car in the same class that can out handle a GT3 or GT2.
Feb 26, 2006 10:16:04 PM
Feb 26, 2006 11:15:06 PM
Feb 27, 2006 12:02:24 AM
Feb 27, 2006 3:36:05 AM
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GA997S said:
Lower polar moment in a mid engine? Are we talking about an axis that the car never spins about (near the center)? The 911 has a lower polar moment during turns with no traction loss (axis through the rear diff) but has a much higher polar moment if the rears break loose (vertical axis between the center of the front tires.) As long as the fat tires and extra weight keep the rear planted (accelerating out of each turn), the 911 should have the advantage. Where am I wrong?
Feb 27, 2006 6:25:07 AM
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MKW said:
Porsche loves it - it's enthusiasts arguing which of IT'S OWN several lines of SPORTScars is better for him/herself. Takes the heat off , albeit temporarily , fron the poor selling TRUCK their salespeople have to try to unload.
Feb 27, 2006 2:15:38 PM