the original Mini was rather "tail happy"
the original Mini was rather "tail happy"
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Back in an aerodynamic drag downforce thread 87-253222 Greg Locock mentioned the original Mini was rather "tail happy".
The general chestnut offered is FWD cars understeer, so that sounds interesting.
Was that believed likely an aero induced thing, or perhaps related to semi trailing arm rear suspension, or ???
thanks
Dan T
The general chestnut offered is FWD cars understeer, so that sounds interesting.
Was that believed likely an aero induced thing, or perhaps related to semi trailing arm rear suspension, or ???
thanks
Dan T





RE: the original Mini was rather "tail happy"
It might be more precise to say that the rear tires were hardly loaded at all until you put something in the rear seats.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: the original Mini was rather "tail happy"
Cheers
Greg Locock
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RE: the original Mini was rather "tail happy"
RE: the original Mini was rather "tail happy"
It's also comfortable, well-appointed, and quiet.
What fun is that?
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: the original Mini was rather "tail happy"
RE: the original Mini was rather "tail happy"
But, isn't that part of the commonly offered explanation of how anti-roll bars work? The more heavily loaded tire's grip increases, but not in proportion to the added load?
I have some first hand experiences that all seem to confirm stiffer roll bar increases the slip angle and even reduces the cornering force of the pair of tires.
RE: the original Mini was rather "tail happy"
Cheers
Greg Locock
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