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Originally Posted by Blip
What about side gas steer thrusters to help with the mid-speed turns when the wheels are off the track, but the full effects of the areodynamics aren't inplay for steering.
You' re developing a very interesting concept.
Great sketch work.
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hmm. that is extremely interesting. you mean a steering assist? like horizontal "course correction" thrusters on the sides? i like that idea. the thrusters could be actuated in real-time via steering wheel sensors. it would be as if the front "wheels" were turning in response to the driver's input, but, instead would be side-mounted thrusters that control right and left steering direction creating perpendicular thrust.
wheels-to-the-ground could also be used in tandem with the thrusters to lessen the lateral g-forces upon the suspension when cornering, too. it would be like a "Super Thrust Traction Control System (STTCS)" --your idea has opened my mind up. thank you, blip.
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