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From: review@drutx.UUCP (Millham)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Pontiac Fiero
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Date: Mon, 18-Feb-85 11:06:39 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 18 11:06:39 1985
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>And for criticizing my knowledge of physics, I was always taught the
>the the frictional force F = uN, where u is the coefficient of friction
>and N is the normal force.  Now, having a middie engine means that N
>is less for the *FRONT WHEELS* than it would be for the same car, same
>engine mounted up front.  Therefore, the front tires do not have as much
>grip -- making it a little tough to make left turns in a snowstorm.  If
>someone would like to demonstrate the flaw in this argument, I will post
>a statement of my ignorance.
>
>--Hal Stern
>  ihnp4!inmet!stern

Doesn't the VW Beetle have the same problem where the front end looses
traction?
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Brian Millham
AT & T Information Systems
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