Thread: How Much Power is too much
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Old 02-20-2003, 10:36 AM
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Right! Your engine should have enough power to reach maximum tire SLIP, or up to the point that tire SPIN occurs. The difference between slip and spin is static vs. dynamic grip. At the point the tires break loose from accelerating or cornering, grip drops of dramatically.
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