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Re:Honda system confused by Alonso taking Pouhon flat by paddy_m on Sunday August 27, 2017 @08:49AM (#15110563)
In 97/98 McLaren added the fiddle brake which was quickly outlawed. The fiddle brake was a two brake pedal system so the left side and right side of the car could be controlled separately. This allowed for better braking entering into a corner and a slight traction advantage on exiting. I always thought it was fair play since it completely depended on the driver and should never have been banned.

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Re:Honda system confused by Alonso taking Pouhon flat by alkonaut on Sunday August 27, 2017 @09:54AM (#15110792)
I wonder if this couldn't be emulated somehow via e.g one pedal and steering angle and/or rear diff measurements to put more braking power to the inner wheel?

Then of course, it might be banned as a braking aid similar to ABS. Using any kind of feedback loop for braking effectively makes it a stability system which I assume is not allowed?

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