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Re: Under or oversteer on 159?

Originally Posted by Pud237 View Post
Well applying the brakes hard on a bend, or lifting off the throttle on a bend normally induces what is known as "lift-off oversteer", where the back end lightens due to the centre of balance being thrown forward, caused by the effect of deceleration. If you aren't going in a straight line, this might cause the back tyres to lose grip and you will then be in an oversteer situation.
What he said. Good description Pud.
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