75's on ice

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Originally Posted by -Joe

I have put the Spitfire away for the winter and have been driving my 75 again. The FBH is working beautifully! none of this de-icing nonsence for me! I have noticed that whilst driving over ice patches the 75's rear wheels will push out which feels odd at the controls.

Anyone else experiance this? I'm sure there is nothing wrong with the car. I think it's caused by the passive rear steer Z-axle getting out of shape.

The Spitfire has some element of passive rear steer in the way the rear suspension works but doesn't do this because it's rear wheels can't move outward, only up&down and slightly forward and back.

I've never driven a rear wheel drive Z-axle equipped car so I don't know if phenonemon effects V8's or B*Ws. I just think it may be a disadvantage in icy conditions but an advantage in most other driving conditions.

My cdti tourer does exactly the same, it feels as if the back is about to lose traction then gains traction.