As we all can attest to. Chit happens fast and can quickly turn to "oh chit" in these cars.
Fred
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
I will agree that I am no Stirling Moss.
I have a Formula Ford (F) which I autocross vigorously. I also have the Orange VSE which I autocrossed vigorously. I find the FF to be much more forgiving than the Cobra. I first thought it was just a better chassis but after more thought decided it was because the FF has an open diff. You'd never notice it by driving it or at least I did not. The Cobra if you come off the gas abruptly with the light weight and limited slip the rear end will come right on around just as if you were applying rear brakes only.
The Lotus 7 replica DM car which I autocrossed before the Cobra has a limited slip too and under certain conditions would lose the rear end and no matter what I did after that could not catch it. The trick is to left foot brake and keep your right foot down some on the gas while applying the brakes.
The limited slip has been no problem in either car on straightaways.
Of course the limited slip enhances the "Butch" factor.  |