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Re: The 4-Wheel Steering Concept, what happened! - 07-21-2007, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Splenditenes View Post
I`d like to know what happened to this concept and whi car companies arn`t using this technology today. Imagine how the S-Class, Audi A8 and BMW 7er would benifit from this technology seeing thay more wheelbase to deal with.

If not those models why not AMG, M or the RS models. Thay would sweep the cones much faster than thay do!!

Is it cost? weight? why did the automakers abandon this idea!
It was under developement in the 90s than poof!! gone...


What is Four Wheel Steering?
The main reasons why 4 wheel steering is gone is because when the rear wheels begin to steer, it feels like the backend is suddenly letting go, and most driver does not like this sensation at all and try to correct the car even though the rear end is not losing grip at all. Modern ESP and various cornering assist programs are effective enough to improve a car's handling and this makes the 4 wheel steering idea redundant.
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