Driver position along wheelbase
Driver position along wheelbase
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Does the drivers perception of steering input, or I guess change in yaw, change with his position along the wheelbase?
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RE: Driver position along wheelbase
Rod
RE: Driver position along wheelbase
RE: Driver position along wheelbase
I doubt much work has been done on this.
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RE: Driver position along wheelbase
RE: Driver position along wheelbase
Norm
RE: Driver position along wheelbase
These days driver position is fixed by packaging which is mostly fixed by aero and styling.
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RE: Driver position along wheelbase
Here is a video link to an in car video from the last Sebring autocross. The camera is slightly behind my head, so I think you will get the perception of driving a car with the driver sitting well behind the centerline of the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HrbHKZyRNo
RE: Driver position along wheelbase
I remember doing a few autocross events in my Corvair Spyder back in the early 60's. Maybe if I get too old to continue with vintage racing I may try it again with my Mini Cooper.
Rod
RE: Driver position along wheelbase
That's funny. I was thinking that when I get older, I can afford to go vintage racing. Either way, I hope we're never too old to play with cars.
RE: Driver position along wheelbase
Regards
Pat
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RE: Driver position along wheelbase