leecow
11-29-2001, 12:39 PM
I've seen a couple of "how to" requests and one poorly written answer that didn't make much sense - thought a dedicated thread might yield something useful.
Musings for a left handed 360 (Nascar fan ya know ... don't do right very well :rolleyes: ). I haven't pulled this off successfully yet but seem to be getting close (in my head anyway). In thinking about the physics weight transfer and grip, I think the following might work :confused: Note: Car type shouldn't matter since the maneuver doesn't rely on which end of the car is applying power to the pavement.
1) Get off the gas and tag the hand break and turn left just enough to start the slide.
2) After the @$$ end has unloaded and starts to kick around get off the hand brake.
3) When the car passes the 90° mark steer into the slide (opposite direction from the desired rotation direction). Any earlier and there will still be enough momentum on the nose that the nose will probably snap back to the right.
4) Since you're no longer on the gas or brakes this should allow the nose to roll pretty freely through about 180°.
5) After the nose passes 180° reverse the wheels to continue steering into the rotation. IE, if you started a left hand 360 and steered right in step #3 you'll need to steer right at this point.
6) When the nose passes 270°, mash the gas and steer out of the spin.
Whaddy'all think?
Musings for a left handed 360 (Nascar fan ya know ... don't do right very well :rolleyes: ). I haven't pulled this off successfully yet but seem to be getting close (in my head anyway). In thinking about the physics weight transfer and grip, I think the following might work :confused: Note: Car type shouldn't matter since the maneuver doesn't rely on which end of the car is applying power to the pavement.
1) Get off the gas and tag the hand break and turn left just enough to start the slide.
2) After the @$$ end has unloaded and starts to kick around get off the hand brake.
3) When the car passes the 90° mark steer into the slide (opposite direction from the desired rotation direction). Any earlier and there will still be enough momentum on the nose that the nose will probably snap back to the right.
4) Since you're no longer on the gas or brakes this should allow the nose to roll pretty freely through about 180°.
5) After the nose passes 180° reverse the wheels to continue steering into the rotation. IE, if you started a left hand 360 and steered right in step #3 you'll need to steer right at this point.
6) When the nose passes 270°, mash the gas and steer out of the spin.
Whaddy'all think?