Hi RED MX5,

Quick question for ya - earlier you said "aligned to Brit specs"...what does that mean? Forgive me if it's a dumb or obvious question.

Also, what do you recommend when you said a few minor suspension adjustments can make it more predictable, decrease snap oversteer, etc.? Or is that the same question as above?

 

Here are the UK ("Brit") alignment specs:



With stock tires in good condition and properly warmed, and stock suspension, the S2000 (even an early car like mine) isn't in any way unpredictable. It can be a handful if the tires are cold or if they are worn and the road is wet, but that's very predictable. The UK specs call for more negative camber in the back, which moves the handling bias more toward understeer, and most who have tried it like it.

The best way to learn to read the car is to go to something like one of the Evolution schools.

If you like to slide the car around, or like to push it close to the point of sliding, it is a given that the back end will get away from you sooner or later, so pick the places you push the car carefully. Before you do anything that might get you hurt, take a look at the conditions and think about what will happen if things go badly. A little paranoia, and a little schooling, can go a long way.

 

I can't wait to bring my car to school/AutoX and hopefully track down the road!!!

 

You'll be glad you did Ks... I don't think I've ever had more fun in my car than at autox or track.