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Old 12-01-2006, 09:07 AM   #77 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sparky1_2007
also, what is "lifting"? I'm a bit confused on this term.
Lifting refers to lifting your foot of the gas pedal - letting of the gas - suddenly. In any car, this will tend to shift the weight toward the front, and lighten the weight on the rear tires, promoting over-steer if the car is cornering hard. In a mid engined car like the Elise, a sudden lift, while on the edge of adhesion when cornering, often leads to snap over-steer - spinning the car.

You have to be pushing it pretty hard, but a sudden lift will have drastic results. Not something you usually have to worry about, but something that you should be aware of and keep in mind.
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