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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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How many of you have spun your S?

Come on...don't be shy. Most of us have done it Not saying i have
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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Sure. A couple of times. On an Auto-x course.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Penforhire,Feb 15 2006, 10:35 AM
Sure. A couple of times. On an Auto-x course.
Yep. 65mph trail-braking heavily into a right-hand turn on a loose-gravel surface. Lost it right at the apex. My first spin ever.

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Never lost it on the street though.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by PilotSi,Feb 15 2006, 10:51 AM
Yep. 65mph trail-braking heavily into a right-hand turn on a loose-gravel surface. Lost it right at the apex. My first spin ever.

I this car!

Never lost it on the street though.
lol that sounded like fun
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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Why is this in Off Topic? Moving to S2000 Talk...
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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Spun almost a full 360 on Highway 17 (on the way to Santa Cruz) in the rain. I was driving the speed limit and tires just decided they didn't want to grip while starting a gentle downhill left-hand turn.

I performed poorly (ie. braked/slid) instead of attempting to give it gas and turn to the right, but nonetheless I stopped the car without hitting anything or anyone.

Turns out the culprit was very worn rear tires and a bad tire-set up all around. I'm working on correcting the problem now that I've discovered what caused it.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Only once, on an auto-x course. Let up on the gas (clearly a poor choice) around 50-60mph on a fast turn causing more oversteer than anticipated.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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Yes - nearly bald rear tires and cold temps don't mix. Spun out on ice before too.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Yeah I haven't fully spun out, but being an idiot on the street I have gone through some ugly fish tails.

I do need to stop doing that though...and get new tires.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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Sure. I spin it out on an empty parking lot every time it rains.

I actually look forward to rain just for this!
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