[DML] Re: DeLorean Handling

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have to agree with Mike. A rear weight bias is the worst case. Think
of it as a pendulum. Once it starts swinging there is no way to stop
it and the chance to correct is very small. Factor in the limited
steering radius of the front wheels and you are very quickly past the
point where you can catch and correct a spin. On top of that the rear
will probably break loose without much warning so you don't know just
where that edge of performance is without going over it. Now you might
start to understand some of the inherent benefits of a front wheel
drive car with a front engine over a rear wheel drive car with a rear
engine. It will allow you to "power steer" through a spin. Changing
the motor and increasing the weight in the rear will only cause things
to get worse, not better. In fact the easier it is to spin the tires,
the easier it will be to spin the car. Maybe a slightly underpowered
Delorean was a safer Delorean! Of course there are many other
variables, for instance the amount of fuel (weight) in the tank, the
condition of the tires and road surface, temperature, etc.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike.griese@xxxx wrote:
> 
> I'm not sure I agree that a rear weight bias is easier to catch than
> a mid or front weight bias, particularly with the DeLorean because
> it is almost impossible to steer with the throttle.  Coupled with a
> light front end, once it goes, it's gone.
> 
> --
> Mike
> 
> 
> -------------- Original message from "LJScarlet2" : -------------- 
> 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Handling? Who had time to think about the handling? I was fearing 
> > for my life--and screaming! Plus, that burning rubber smell really 
> > demands your attention. 
> > 
> > In all fairness to Marc, and to his lovely vehicle, it was nothing 
> > but pure driving skill coupled with a slow-to-fishtail car that 
> > stopped us from plowing backwards into an SUV. 
> > 
> > In normal driving conditions, I have found the cornering to be quite 
> > good. Then again, I drive like a grandma ;) 
> > 
> > And, if my car has to spin, I'd rather the weight be in the back 
> > because it is easier for you to regain control since it is less 
> > disorienting than if the front was pushing the spin. 
> > 
> > 
> 
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