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Old 18-05-2013
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Ok I see you are trying to under stand what Ackerman does which is cool

In a very basic terms

The more difference between the inside and outside wheel the car will hold a better line though the arc of a corner due to the front tyres scrubbing less and holding traction better. This can make the car feel a little more aggressive.

And vice versa the more parallel the inner and outer wheels are the car will feel a little easier to drive though a corner because the front tyres will scrub more though the arc of the turn.

Their are other factors that Ackerman can effect but all most drivers need to know is when the car needs to be adjusted either more Ackerman or less to achieve the best lap times.

Stu
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