[DML] Re: DeLorean Handling

[tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Mike - The problem here is that this is true of nearly every car, not 
just DeLoreans.  There is very little a car designer can do to thwart 
poor driving technique and bad judgement.  During a track day a few 
years ago, I watched a beautifully restored 1965 Jaguar XKE Coupe do 
multiple end flips and side rolls after he did this very thing while 
trying to show a Porsche driver "a thing or two".  I also have a 
friend who owned a Porsche 944 Turbo who did this while at speed on a 
freeway.  He was doing around 90 mph around a moderate curve, changed 
lanes while tapping the brakes lightly, and managed a perfect 720 
degree spin without touching either Jersey barrier.

When using throttle steer, you get understeer with the accelerator 
pedal down, and less understeer with deceleration (tending towards 
oversteer when you lift off too much or too suddenly).  If you do 
things incorrectly, you simply get more than you expect.  I 
personally feel that the DeLorean handles very well and predictable 
in most conditions - while admitting that Winged1 is not 
quite "stock" in several areas of the suspension.

Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com     

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike.griese@xxxx wrote:
> 
> DeLoreans are easy to spin.  Just go into a turn at high speed, 
lift off the throttle quickly and tap the brakes.  








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