What Did You Do To Your HHR Today?
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Joined: 06-30-2010
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From: Kannapolis NC
But it's easy to do a "Scandinavian Flick".
While approaching a turn, apply a slight steering input to the opposite direction of the turn, then steering into the turn, while sharply lifting off the throttle and (in some cases, depending on speed and type of layout) lightly applying the brakes.
This will cause the car to slide sideways facing slightly away from the turn. Then steering input is applied towards the turn and as you release the brake pedal while still holding down the throttle the car will slingshot itself around the corner in the desired direction. Of course, countersteering will again be required to control the induced oversteer. When done correctly, it's a hoot.
It's a technique used and pioneered by rally drivers like Erik(on the roof)Carlsson in the 60's. And still used today by "Drifters".
But this shouldn't be tried without proper training, and never on public roads.
While approaching a turn, apply a slight steering input to the opposite direction of the turn, then steering into the turn, while sharply lifting off the throttle and (in some cases, depending on speed and type of layout) lightly applying the brakes.
This will cause the car to slide sideways facing slightly away from the turn. Then steering input is applied towards the turn and as you release the brake pedal while still holding down the throttle the car will slingshot itself around the corner in the desired direction. Of course, countersteering will again be required to control the induced oversteer. When done correctly, it's a hoot.
It's a technique used and pioneered by rally drivers like Erik(on the roof)Carlsson in the 60's. And still used today by "Drifters".
But this shouldn't be tried without proper training, and never on public roads.
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Joined: 10-02-2010
Posts: 5,933
From: Port Huron, MI
But it's easy to do a "Scandinavian Flick".
While approaching a turn, apply a slight steering input to the opposite direction of the turn, then steering into the turn, while sharply lifting off the throttle and (in some cases, depending on speed and type of layout) lightly applying the brakes.
This will cause the car to slide sideways facing slightly away from the turn. Then steering input is applied towards the turn and as you release the brake pedal while still holding down the throttle the car will slingshot itself around the corner in the desired direction. Of course, countersteering will again be required to control the induced oversteer. When done correctly, it's a hoot.
It's a technique used and pioneered by rally drivers like Erik(on the roof)Carlsson in the 60's. And still used today by "Drifters".
But this shouldn't be tried without proper training, and never on public roads.
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Joined: 06-30-2010
Posts: 25,739
From: Kannapolis NC
Well Kev, if you don't do a "Flick" just right, you'll end up on your roof.
That's how Erik(on the roof)Carlsson, got his nickname.
Back to OT, after finishing my breakfast, I'll be leaving the '06 at the Amtrak station for the day, while I try to get in a full day of work before "Snowmageddon II" starts tomorrow.
That's how Erik(on the roof)Carlsson, got his nickname.
Back to OT, after finishing my breakfast, I'll be leaving the '06 at the Amtrak station for the day, while I try to get in a full day of work before "Snowmageddon II" starts tomorrow.
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Joined: 10-13-2011
Posts: 39,970
From: Welland,Ont Canada
lotsa drifting up here , snow drifting that is!! Just got home from first day back at work spent 4 hours while admin staff tried to figure out why my passcodes did not work, them refused to consider I was off for almost ten months and they expire if you don't renew them every 3 months and lock you out, well tomorrow is another day!!
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Joined: 06-30-2010
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From: Kannapolis NC
Got the e-mail authorizing me to "work from home" due to the impending arrival of "Snowmageddon II" in Carolina. 11-13" of snow forecast for the Charlotte area, and possibly 15+ inches in Raleigh where I work, plus freezing rain. So the 4-Wheeled critters are parked for the duration.
To put things in a Shakespearean perspective. If thou needest milk, bottled water, toilet paper, ice melt, snow shovels, ice scrapers, or a new sled for the kiddies. Thou art screwed, well and truly.
To put things in a Shakespearean perspective. If thou needest milk, bottled water, toilet paper, ice melt, snow shovels, ice scrapers, or a new sled for the kiddies. Thou art screwed, well and truly.
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Joined: 03-14-2009
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From: Youngsville, North Carolina