Formula E reveals second-generation car

Re:Formula E reveals second-generation car by huntie on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @12:26PM (#16275536)

So you want an electric race car to feel like some other car? This really isn't possible at all. No matter what you do, a Testa won't handle like a Miata because you can't change weight on the fly. Really all that you could do is reduce the power of the car on the fly which doesn't give the same experience.

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Re:Formula E reveals second-generation car by Theodores on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @12:54PM (#16275845)

Yeah, you just put bricks in the bonnet or boot. Easy.

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Re:Formula E reveals second-generation car by huntie on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @02:41PM (#16276877)

This only works for increasing weight, so you would have to use something lightweight like a Miata. The problem with this is that a Miata won't be able to take 600 whp. If you throw too much power into a car you'll just warp the frame. To some extent you can reinforce the frame, but there is still a limit.

Regardless, adding weights to the car is going to destroy the car's center of gravity which will really mess up handling. You can test this with any car, put 100 lbs in your trunk and drive it around. It's very noticeable.

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Re:Formula E reveals second-generation car by jkldsadfaf on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @04:01PM (#16277508)

The miata is one of the lightest cars in the market. You cant add bricks to a Tesla and make it lighter.

And you can't change wheel base, weight distribution, ect, nilly willy.

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Re:Formula E reveals second-generation car by joshu on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @06:02PM (#16278358)

He thinks "Miata = 50/50 balance" as if wheel size, suspension geometry, overall weight, are irrelevant.

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Re:Formula E reveals second-generation car by joshu on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @02:21PM (#16276699)

You’ve never driven any of these cars, have you?

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