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Old 06-07-2013, 03:56 PM   #190
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Originally Posted by DeeezNuuuts83 View Post
Of course it is. You're comparing decades-old, mid-engined cars that were more susceptible to snap oversteer to a modern RWD car that typically won't suffer from that issue. They are very different layouts with different characteristics, even if they're all RWD two-doors.
I actually prefer the rear traction of the MR2 when I'm on the throttle, lol... mid-corner lift-throttle though... lol... big no no... lol... I survived 10 years driving an early 90s MR2 as my first sports car. I think the OP can survive much easier with the fr-s, that's all.

p.s. there is no snap oversteer unless if it is a situation where you have fully loaded one side of the suspension, then try to change directions to the other side of the suspension while lifting throttle, causing the weight transfer to be sudden and feel like a snap. steady state cornering, you can adjust throttle position to get the car to rotate more or less very safely without worrying about "snap oversteer". it's only in a transitional situation like through through a chicane or slalom where the weight is thrown left and right that you need to be sure to not suddenly lift off the throttle.

Last edited by autobrz; 06-07-2013 at 04:08 PM.
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