Under steer / Over steer ????
05-16-2008, 12:59 PM
#1
Senior Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: State of Confusion
Posts: 363
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have read a ton about this. But I'm still no closer to finding the answer.
I want to know what does each of these terms mean.
-Uner steer
-Over steer
I don't get it.
thanks for the help and your wisdom
I want to know what does each of these terms mean.
-Uner steer
-Over steer
I don't get it.
thanks for the help and your wisdom
05-16-2008, 01:05 PM
#2
Contributors
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Posts: 4,119
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
Originally Posted by Audi_Eatter' post='582149' date='May 16 2008, 01:59 PM
I have read a ton about this. But I'm still no closer to finding the answer.
I want to know what does each of these terms mean.
-Uner steer
-Over steer
I don't get it.
thanks for the help and your wisdom
I want to know what does each of these terms mean.
-Uner steer
-Over steer
I don't get it.
thanks for the help and your wisdom
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understeer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oversteer
Good explanations of what each term means, and why it happens.
Hope this helps
05-16-2008, 01:35 PM
#3
Senior Members
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,167
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i SMG
Understeer - You turn the wheel but your car keeps going straight
Oversteer - You turn the wheel and the rear of the car feel like you will spin out
In NASCAR they call it tight (understeer) and loose (oversteer).
These are the extremes!
Oversteer - You turn the wheel and the rear of the car feel like you will spin out
In NASCAR they call it tight (understeer) and loose (oversteer).
These are the extremes!
05-16-2008, 01:36 PM
#4
Contributors
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: St. Louis Burbs, USA
Posts: 8,998
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
The quickie, non-scientific definitions:
Oversteer - when the rear of the car whips around, sending the car sideways, as seen in every car chase in cinematic history. AKA "fishtailing."
Understeer - when you turn the steering wheel and the car continues in a straight line, as seen when you're going too fast on snow or ice and try to take a corner. AKA "snowplowing."
Oversteer - when the rear of the car whips around, sending the car sideways, as seen in every car chase in cinematic history. AKA "fishtailing."
Understeer - when you turn the steering wheel and the car continues in a straight line, as seen when you're going too fast on snow or ice and try to take a corner. AKA "snowplowing."
05-16-2008, 01:38 PM
#5
Contributors
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Posts: 4,119
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
Originally Posted by Heloha' post='582166' date='May 16 2008, 02:35 PM
In NASCAR they call it tight (understeer) and loose (oversteer).
05-16-2008, 01:51 PM
#6
Senior Members
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,167
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i SMG
Originally Posted by swajames' post='582171' date='May 16 2008, 05:38 PM
I believe that this is also how Nascar fans tend to categorize their women
LOL
05-16-2008, 04:30 PM
#8
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ocean Springs, MS
Posts: 573
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 Sapphire Black Metallic 525i. Beige Dakota Leather, Premium package, bluetooth, BMW Assist, Xenon adaptive lights, Sirius radio
Originally Posted by snkpkp' post='582187' date='May 16 2008, 05:09 PM
fishtailing with some power = power slides = I like.... 
05-16-2008, 07:49 PM
#9
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MPLS, USA
Posts: 5,765
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 10 Honda Fit Sport, 10 Honda Pilot Touring
Originally Posted by swajames' post='582171' date='May 16 2008, 05:38 PM
I believe that this is also how Nascar fans tend to categorize their women
05-17-2008, 04:29 AM
#10
Contributors
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Dubai- UAE
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: BMW 550i 2007 M-Kit installed- 367 BHP Sapphire black, comfort seats, comfort access, HUD, Professional Nav, Logic 7.
Originally Posted by swajames' post='582151' date='May 17 2008, 12:05 AM
Here you go:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understeer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oversteer
Good explanations of what each term means, and why it happens.
Hope this helps
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understeer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oversteer
Good explanations of what each term means, and why it happens.
Hope this helps
