Yea, it did feel like the back end was doing all the swinging. I thought that easying it way into VTEC wouldn't be a problem but guess not. Thanks guy.

 

yea while i was testing the s2 in the rain one day the back was shaking back and forth at around 7500 rpm.. just happens in the rain like the others say

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Souljah6476

 

yes, i understand that. i was pointing out what WAS MISSING from the situation.

thanks.

 

I have ES100's on my car and when I had about 1000 miles on them I ran into a similar problem (with a worse outcome). I was trying to beat a red light so I downshifted into 2nd and gunned it around the left turn. Not only were the tires fairly new, but they were cold. Anyways, the rear started coming around to the right and I lifted off the throttle because (1) inexperience with a rear wheel drive car and (2) I was heading into oncoming traffic. Next thing you know, you guessed it, "Snap Oversteer!" The car then snapped back to the left and I smacked a curb and broke a BUNCH of parts. $9,000 worth of damage. At least I didn't hit anyone or any city property and nobody got hurt. It seems to me that even through the first 1,000 miles that ES100's feel "greasy". I've read that there is a "release compound" on tires, but I have no idea how long that takes to wear off. Now, 3,500 miles later, they still feel slippery until I bring them up to temperature and even still they feel a little slick. I tried to save money by going with the Yoko's, but when it's time for new tires, I'm going back to the S02's.

 

I had that happen when accelerating from a stop with a set of Dunplop SP9000s in cold conditions. The rear just stepped out a bit and my instincts with the wheel got it straight again.

If the car had an open diff, this might not happen as much. I'm guessing that oil/grease/whatever caused one tyre to slip, LSD gave power to other wheel, which then slipped as well.

///Robin

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by s2000raj
Believe it or not, the s2000 does have some torque.

 

Freeway on ramps in California are usually straight, with maybe a little grade thrown in. We don't have too many of those clover leaf designs like other parts of the US because they take up so much space.

One of my favorite ON ramps actually has a slight incline. (101 N, from access road near Highland.) It's great for VTECing. Of course I wouldn't risk it in the rain, especially considering that we get less precipitation down here in LA.

 

At 6000 RPM's, the second cam kicks in with it's aggresive lobes. This is like a race type cam, expect the car to react accordingly. Remember, this is like no other car you've driven before. Be careful and have respect for it.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Souljah6476