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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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Default a can't handle this car

Or maybe I can.

Please- direct answers with no flames. I test drove an S2 this weekend. Holy S**t, Holy S**T. Goodbye vette, goodbye BMW.

Now here is the thing- I am about the only person who didn't know that there is no traction control.
The point is my traction control on my Supra, vette, BMW has bailed me out of some SERIOUS stuff.

BUT- I want this car- now. So tell me why I shouldn't worry. I am a very aggressive driver on two lane curvy roads but always in the back of my mind is the TC will compensate for my stupidity.

BTW- all the talk about lack of torque in the rags- utter BS- when I drove this beast and got out I felt I had driven one of the finest sports cars ever made- what a waste that I have not owned this thing since it came out.

Thanks.
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 07:33 PM
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i dont think the car needs traction control, but i put mine into a divider this weekend so you probaly shouldnt take my advise
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 07:34 PM
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white lines - grand master flash, good song
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 07:34 PM
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Odd. The first thing I do in my M is turn off the traction control.
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 07:37 PM
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If you are that aggressive, I would but behind you some serious wheel time behind your new S2000 and slowly learn it's limits before you push it. I like pushing my cars to the limit too but the S2000 is the kind of car that rewards very skilled drivers with unbelievable levels of performance, but can also bite you in the A*S if you aren't carefull. Conclusion: Buy one, jus't give it it's proper respects. Good Luck on your decision!
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 08:42 PM
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I agree with baxdatass.

and get to the track with the S... forget traction control, what fun is that? Wait.. unless you just armor alled the entire tire and its raining outside and you are driving on a twisty road... wait, that's another story. =D
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 08:55 PM
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how about driving school ?!?!
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 09:12 PM
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Bingo!

Originally posted by suzuka
how about driving school ?!?!
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 09:38 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by veejayy
[B]Or maybe I can.
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 10:04 PM
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So..hmmm..What's Traction Control?
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