That is really great advice.

Thanks guys!

 

I did a little reading on that system and it looks pretty cool. It's not exactly a stability control system (like Honda's VSA or Benz and Audi's ESC) as it does not interface with the brakes at all but it does look way better than simple on/off traction control systems. Heck, when I get into exceptionally slippery situations in my 92 Lexus with simple traction control, all it does is not allow the rear wheels to spin so effectively, you still go nowhere.

 

Every car has a lot of forgiveness built into it. If your dad drives a sane pace, there is nothing unpredictable about your or any other car's behavior - it will understeer mildly, the brakes will stop it rapidly, and the tires will grip fine. As others have said, the problem starts when the ego kicks in. As long as your dad isn't the type to try and prove he's just as fast as the young whippersnappers, he'll be just fine.

Also, there are a lot of veterans of the Dragon who I'm sure would be more than willing to spend 30 minutes of their time showing you and your dad a good pace through the dragon, including places where it's safe to pull off and turns to be careful on. And remember, a good run is a clean run.

 

Repost.

 

I had to translate it into American, from Canadian.

 

Being one of the ones recently added to the upside down club, I can tell you this. Driving on the dragon is not a problem at all for an inexperienced driver. My first trip to Wake the Dragon in 2005 was such an awesome experience. One thing you will find out fast is that the experienced drivers watch out for the newcomers. The Florida crew I was travelling with gave me great advice, which you have seen in the posts above. They told me not to try and keep up with them, but to drive at my own pace. Most of the problems come when you try to push it to hard and then it can get ugly. So don't be afraid of it. I would drive it in a heartbeat if my S2000 wasn't totalled. But you will regret it if you don't bring her down for the meet.

Just watch out for this crazy guy running the dragon.

 

 

:whew: Thanks, Pete - I wouldn't have understood what CBabe was posting without your help

 

Just one of the many services I provide here.

 

You'll definitely regret not taking your S to the dragon. But definitely know your limit. It'll definitely take a few times through to get aquainted with the terrain and curvature of the road, but it'll get "funner" each time through. But if you do decide to take another car, I'll still talk to you as I'll be the only one there with an IS.....