AWSteering!?
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Enough with the hyperbole
Without building a prototype and doing serious development effort at a track, nobody here is in a position to say the Corvette wouldn't benefit from a dynamically-adjusted rear toe angle (which is what we're talking about), let alone that such a system would be "garbage" or "not worth it."
The most you can say is that the Corvette setup is pretty good already, and from others' experiences with similar systems it seems unlikely that there's much to be gained. That Chevrolet themselves chose not to go with AWS is the best evidence to support that conclusion.
The most you can say is that the Corvette setup is pretty good already, and from others' experiences with similar systems it seems unlikely that there's much to be gained. That Chevrolet themselves chose not to go with AWS is the best evidence to support that conclusion.
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It is True!
Without building a prototype and doing serious development effort at a track, nobody here is in a position to say the Corvette wouldn't benefit from a dynamically-adjusted rear toe angle (which is what we're talking about), let alone that such a system would be "garbage" or "not worth it."
The most you can say is that the Corvette setup is pretty good already, and from others' experiences with similar systems it seems unlikely that there's much to be gained. That Chevrolet themselves chose not to go with AWS is the best evidence to support that conclusion.
The most you can say is that the Corvette setup is pretty good already, and from others' experiences with similar systems it seems unlikely that there's much to be gained. That Chevrolet themselves chose not to go with AWS is the best evidence to support that conclusion.
Known as the Weissach axle, this improvement on the semi-trailing arm suspension largely eliminated lift-throttle oversteer. Before the 928, if you were to lift the throttle in RWD car with an independent rear-end, the tendency was for the shift in weight distribution to cause the vehicle to snap-oversteer. Fun to watch on TV, but not ideal in a race. With the Weissach axle, the rear wheel would toe in, preventing oversteer. Most sports cars that still use semi-trailing arms feature a Weissach axle.
http://jalopnik.com/265926/porsche-928
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When I started with Kerbeck almost 20 years ago (next month) I worked at our Mitsubishi store. Mitsu used to sell a Galant VR-4 (sedan) and the 3000 GT VR-4 (sports car). Both offered AWS and most people who drove both styles of cars didn't care for it. It added much weight and expense to the car an many people didn't see the need.
Porsche buyers tend to like things like this and AWD but Corvette owners usually think that they are unnecessary. I guess it's just a matter of opinion but my opinion is no thanks!
Dave
Porsche buyers tend to like things like this and AWD but Corvette owners usually think that they are unnecessary. I guess it's just a matter of opinion but my opinion is no thanks!
Dave
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"The way you guys make excuses for GM is pathetic.
I feel bad for you."
If someone was going to change their mind to mirror your opinion, it would have happened by now. Your polls on an internet forum that represents maybe what 10% or 15% of everyone that drives a Corvette will not persuade GM to change their plan either. Might want to pick another fight.
-Alex
I feel bad for you."
If someone was going to change their mind to mirror your opinion, it would have happened by now. Your polls on an internet forum that represents maybe what 10% or 15% of everyone that drives a Corvette will not persuade GM to change their plan either. Might want to pick another fight.
-Alex
