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Old 03-02-2015, 11:29 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by Strife26 View Post
Is there ever a plus to understeer besides suicide?
Absolutely!

For a newer driver that has never experienced oversteer, understeer is a much safer way to experience a loss of traction/grip, or overcoming the amount of grip the tires have to offer. Additionally, the instinctive response to let go of the throttle when you lose grip typically results in a reduction in understeer, whereas with oversteer, lifting usually guarantees a spin (the proper response is to stay on the throttle and correct with the steering wheel, but this is something that is counterintuitive).
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