Oh learned team - I am intrigued.
In the June issue (Vol 36, No.5) of AHC-USA magazine, there is an
interesting article from Chris Kellner describing the build of 'Annie'
the Red Racer.
Within the pictures there is a shot of Eddie Miller bending a steering
arm to "eliminate bump steer". Now, I had got used to the excitement
generated when pushing hard through the twisties, but never really come
to terms with the unpredictable reactions in the bumpy bits. I hadn't
considered bump steer, figuring that the handling was a feature of the
steering box or the 'period' suspension.
Is bump steer a real factor in these cars? Can it be reduced in the way
that Eddie has adopted? Is it a closely guarded secret held only by
those racers that want to keep an edge, or can the arcane wizardry be
shared in public without shame?
Go on - I can take it.
Cheers.............AlanB
http://www.nfahc.co.uk
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