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    Mad maximised Mini

    Aug 25, 2021 2 minutes
    MATTHEW HAYWARD
    by Octane staff and contributors

    driving ’80s and ’90s Peugeots and a lot of modern front-wheel-drive hot hatches, being told ‘never correct the steering’ takes a bit of getting used to. Braking late and deep into the corners to help the rear end around makes sense, but just how late and deep is difficult to get accustomed to. There’s definitely a technique to driving a hot Mini

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