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Tank Slapper in My S2000

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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 04:05 PM
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Note to self. When driving a car that's upside down on the HP torque curve and entering a hard right hander really fast and the tail end breaks loose, hold on. I almost poked my eye out. I'm used to cars with lots of torque and just hogging on the gas to pull you out. I let the RPM's drop to low and well just never got it back. Didn't hit anything but I'll tell you after everything stopped I had a grin from ear to ear. This car is a hoot to drive and it will make you a better driver.
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:19 AM
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...as long as you live through the mistakes.
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:53 AM
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sounds more like you highsided than tank slapped.....but hey, as long as you and your car are ok!
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 04:55 PM
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Yeah I guess you guys are right. I high sided off my BMW and it really hurt!!
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Old Nov 8, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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Nothing wrong w/ a little ass-passin from time to time
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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Upside Down on the HP Torque Curve?

What's that mean?
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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it means you can pretty much keep the gas to the floor, and steer your way to the exit.
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 03:49 PM
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Yup xpander nailed it on the head.
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