back end is scary??!!
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From: Estes Park
Alignment first, to get the dymanics correct.
And make no mistake, this is a difficult car to drive fast. It rewards and punishes equally. Properly driven, it is incredibly fast, but requires a learning curve to get to the limits. Autocross is probably the safest way to begin learning skills. But I do not think this is a good first car due to the quirky handling at the limit. Track time has allowed me to push it and I have been amazed at just how quick it can be, but I do not even try maximizing it on the street. The potential for disaster is too great. It will beat M3's and Porsches on the track. Most regional autocross venues have a school a few times a year. Investing in one might just save your life.
And make no mistake, this is a difficult car to drive fast. It rewards and punishes equally. Properly driven, it is incredibly fast, but requires a learning curve to get to the limits. Autocross is probably the safest way to begin learning skills. But I do not think this is a good first car due to the quirky handling at the limit. Track time has allowed me to push it and I have been amazed at just how quick it can be, but I do not even try maximizing it on the street. The potential for disaster is too great. It will beat M3's and Porsches on the track. Most regional autocross venues have a school a few times a year. Investing in one might just save your life.
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>>>And make no mistake, this is a difficult car to drive fast. It rewards and punishes equally. Properly driven, it is incredibly fast, but requires a learning curve to get to the limits.<<<
Well put.
Note that high limits and an unforgiving nature are not mutually inclusive.
Anyone have an idea of typical year 2000 rear alignment as delivered along with what you suggest for enthusiastic STREET only driving? And how would the new settings affect tire wear? Thanks.
Stan
Well put.
Note that high limits and an unforgiving nature are not mutually inclusive.
Anyone have an idea of typical year 2000 rear alignment as delivered along with what you suggest for enthusiastic STREET only driving? And how would the new settings affect tire wear? Thanks.
Stan
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u cant let ur foot off the gas when u drive a RWD car around a curve. u have to set up ur speed etc before the turn. i dirve FWD and i know that lol. well i know about this cause my friend has a 944 Turbo.
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From: Frederick
RSXster, your point is well taken, but please use correct English. It takes only a bit more effort and will pay off by enhancing your ability to communicate with persons of all ages at all educational levels. Thank you.
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What do you mean by "give it gas in turns"? If you're trying to accelerate when you're already cornering at the traction limit of the tires, you're going to exceed the traction capabilities of the rear tires, causing them to slip.
Before cornering, brake to the proper speed, then give just a little gas to settle the car (get the weight evened out --- braking puts most of the weight on the front tires), then hold the gas steady through the turn. Do not accelerate until you start to unwind the wheel, when there's more traction available.
Before cornering, brake to the proper speed, then give just a little gas to settle the car (get the weight evened out --- braking puts most of the weight on the front tires), then hold the gas steady through the turn. Do not accelerate until you start to unwind the wheel, when there's more traction available.