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Old 08-19-2003 | 10:34 PM
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Originally posted by JesseT
Simple diffusers were used in teh 1/12th scale racing a few years back. They increased the rear end traction in fast corners, but didnt' really help with lap times as they introduced pushing in high speed corners, decreased top speeds, more weight and added battery consumption. I haven't seen any for years.
Did anyone try using a front Splitter as well? I don't know if anyone remembers but a 90mm extension to the McLaren F1 GTR's splitter eradicated the understeer it had back in 1996/7.
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