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From: rdg@hpfcla.UUCP (rdg)
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Subject: How to turn a Saab?
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Date: Wed, 29-May-85 02:27:00 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 29 02:27:00 1985
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Nf-From: hpfcla!rdg    May 28 22:27:00 1985


Subject: How to *really* handle a front wheel drive car

No question about it: I love my Saab, but it has one small problem. The
wrong set of wheels are driven! Well, perhaps "wrong" isn't the right
word - maybe "front" is better. The fact is, I find it relatively easy
to handle a rear-wheel drive car. With proper use of the brakes and
throttle, you can make it do whatever you want - drift, slide, etc.
How do you perform comparable tasks with an understeering, front-wheel
drive car, such as the Saab?  What's the best technique for taking the
car around various types of turns?

I'd appreciate any words of wisdom on this problem, as well as driving
tips in general.

Rob Gardner                     {ihnp4,hplabs,hpbbn}!hpfcla!rdg
Hewlett Packard                 or hpfcla!rdg@hplabs
Fort Collins, Co. 80525