Miata Mailing List: April 1999, Message #103

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Michael Opalak wrote:

> --- "Shiv S. Pathak" <Shivp@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> > You should drive an Integra Type R.  It's not only
> > fast because it makes good power but also because it
> > handles so darn well.  Incredibly balanced sports
> > car-- esp. at higher speeds.  Puts many rwd sports
> > cars to shame.
>
> Are you saying that the Integra has no understeer and
> no torque steer?
>

The Type R uses a Torsen in the front. It does not
eliminate torque steer completely,but its darn near
close. The car is night and day different then the
GS-R in this regard (which suffers from a mild
to medium case of torque steer)

Previously, a SE-R with a Torsen could be called one of
the best FWD handling cars. The Type R probably betters
the SE-R in some respects. The Lude with ATTS also
does a good job of eliminating Torque steer, but most feel
its not as apparent as the torsen for normal spirited driving.

Understeer is dialed out with other chassis enhacements, but
like any stock car, it understeers slightly at the limits. The
*balance* of the car is pretty neat, especially the
near 64/36 or so weight distribution.

Throw in a set of single adjustable Konis, dial in the
rear at 3/4 stiff, front's at 1/2, throw on some Kuhmos
and go neutral in GStock :)

- b


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