Ruben do you really not understand why I say the EVO is AWD with training wheels
09-25-2007, 10:04 AM
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Ruben do you really not understand why I say the EVO is AWD with training wheels
So if you don't understand what I am talking about, I will explain it to you in the simplest form possible. Its your EVO MR 6mt w/hids
There's a little doo hickey in there called AYC or Active Yaw Control
No matter what you do, the car will correct the driver error to a certain extent.
Active yaw control is a system that is aided by a computer-controlled rear differential that can actively split torque based on input from various inputs by the driver(acceleration, braking). It's very similar to ABS brakes however it affects the hydraulic clutches which limit the amount of torque on the individual axles. People typically confuse this set up with stability control systems ala Gran Turismo driving aids which smartens up the braking system of a vehicle by distributing brake pressure to certain areas or the individual wheels to rotate and slow the car. Supposedly AYC is a performance-oriented system but in the reality of things, its literally training wheels for a novice driver to make them feel supreme
Personally, I drive with no aids. My ABS is disabled, I don't have AYC. I like to work in my car which allows me to be one with it rather than having a foreign element mess up my groove when driving on a track.
You by far do not own a competition oriented model of the Lancer which is the reason why I say you drive a car that has AWD with training wheels.
There's a little doo hickey in there called AYC or Active Yaw Control
No matter what you do, the car will correct the driver error to a certain extent.
Active yaw control is a system that is aided by a computer-controlled rear differential that can actively split torque based on input from various inputs by the driver(acceleration, braking). It's very similar to ABS brakes however it affects the hydraulic clutches which limit the amount of torque on the individual axles. People typically confuse this set up with stability control systems ala Gran Turismo driving aids which smartens up the braking system of a vehicle by distributing brake pressure to certain areas or the individual wheels to rotate and slow the car. Supposedly AYC is a performance-oriented system but in the reality of things, its literally training wheels for a novice driver to make them feel supreme
Competition oriented models of the Lancer Evolution do not include the AYC/S-AYC system, as it is less durable and heavier than a standard mechanical limited slip differential. Also, in the hands of a professional race driver, the benefits of SAYC are negligible.
Personally, I drive with no aids. My ABS is disabled, I don't have AYC. I like to work in my car which allows me to be one with it rather than having a foreign element mess up my groove when driving on a track.
You by far do not own a competition oriented model of the Lancer which is the reason why I say you drive a car that has AWD with training wheels.
09-25-2007, 10:18 AM
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I curse myself for saying this, but I have to agree with franco.
I chose sti over evo for the same reasons
im still no colin mcrae but I do like the fact that im controlling the car not the car controlling me
I chose sti over evo for the same reasons
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I like to work in my car which allows me to be one with it rather than having a foreign element mess up my groove when driving on a track.
09-25-2007, 10:33 AM
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09-25-2007, 10:33 AM
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remember what happened when Tommi Makinen came and drove Subaru for 1 season?
he didn't have the assistance from the AYC ... remember how well he did?
lol
he didn't have the assistance from the AYC ... remember how well he did?
lol
09-25-2007, 10:38 AM
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ding ding!
Don't get me wrong, I'm sure handling characteristics of the EVO with AYC is great but it's difficult to give credit to ones driving skill or the Mitsubishi tech wizardry.
It's like hollywood magic, driving with special effects
09-25-2007, 11:07 AM
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09-25-2007, 11:31 AM
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Great vid to watch while droppin' a duece. Thx.
