I am pretty new to RWD cars, the only ones I have really driven are my friends Rx-7 twin turbo and 91 MR-2. Those cars from my opinion are much easier to control in a oversteer situation than our S2000. My previous car was a 98 Integra GSR, which when I first got it has alot of understeer built in it, but when I install a Comptech Rear Sway bar and a set of Eibach Springs the car became more neutral. The tires will start screeching like crazy before they let loose. I think once the integra starts to oversteer and spin it is really hard to save Although I did do a 180 degree spin while doing 50mph in a post 10 or 15 mph corner, I believe I have more confidences pushing the Integra to the limit over the S.

Believe me I really like the S2000, it's really nice overall, probably the best I have ever driven especially while cutting corners, but the part that gets tricky is when I'm trying to push it to the limit. It usually oversteers while during tight corners, not that much during high speed.
I was hoping like in the previous post that maybe I can install a Mugen Front Sway Bar to make it not oversteer as easily, like GTR (I also know someone that has a R-33, here in NYC) suggested.

Also one other thing, how come the S2000 tires never Squeal or Screechs, it just oversteers without telling u. One of the things I like bout my old Integra was that its tires squeal like crazy before it let loose. Can I fix this with a different rim and tire setup, so that it would at least make some noise before it starts to oversteer?

So can you experts here help me out.
Please no Flames...

Thanks

 

I'm not positive, but I think it has something to do with the quality of the rubber on the road...

The S2Ks have Potenza S-02s, which are expensive and grippy and don't last long.

The Integra is more likely to come with less expensive, longer lasting, less grip tires. Of course, you could have replaced them with anything...

Is that what you were looking for?

 

The S-02's definately tell you... They just aren't too verbal about it. But as you learn the limits of the car, you will learn to feel it.

I HIGHLY recomend track time and also go find an empty parking lot with lots of open space and go spin your car around. You will learn to read what she is telling you. Then there will be no mistaking it.

Now that I have taken my car out, and spun it on the track, I really know her limits, and am 100% more comfortable with it.

Also, be more gentle with the trottle when exiting the turns, In a FWD you can just mash the gas and the car will pull itself straight. You can't do that as easy w/ a RWD

IMHO as always. I am not a race car driver, but I was in the same boat as you when I first got this car, also being my first RWD.

 

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Also one other thing, how come the S2000 tires never Squeal or Screechs, it just oversteers without telling u.

 

Thanks for all the advice, I may got to Skip Barbar in april.

 

You really don't need a Skip Barber type school, I'd suggest a school where you drive your own car with an instructor.

Check the schedule at www.carguysinc.com but I think they have schools scheduled in your area for next year. I know they have a class open this weekend at Summit Point (near Washington DC).

These type of courses cost 80% less than a Skip Barber class and you learn how to drive your car, not theirs. If you're concerned about damaging your car (highly unlikely) on the track, these events qualify as "driver instruction" and are covered by most auto insurance.