In article >, Don Q wrote:

> > A neutral Miata will oversteer on a trailing throttle!
>
> How abrupt is the transition? Catchable? An instant 180 on the
> slightest liftoff or a gentle nudge of several inches coming off the
> pedal completely?

Depends on how close to the limit you are and how you lift. A partial
lift will increase the front tires' grip and decrease the radius of the
turn. At the limit, a large, abrupt lift can cause a spin. Conversely,
increasing throttle will cause mild understeer and a wider radius.

All but the most egregiously-understeering Miatas will do this to some
extent. In my experience, most owners don't really want a neutral car;
it means oversteer under some conditions, and that may be too scary
unless they've developed the appropriate reflexes to respond with *more*
throttle to make the rear stick.

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Lanny Chambers
St. Louis, MO
'94C