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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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Congrats and good choice
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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ZSAK tried getting an X brace.
I am not exactly sure your feeling on the car.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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I havn't tried the xbrace yet. I guess I am use to heavier cars where the tail seems to be planted more firmly. The S seems a little twichy, I guess I am just worried if I take a turn a little too hard the tail will come out and I will spin out. In the Z I always felt same pushing it because I knew it had understeer, and going autox with it a few times helped me figure out the extreme point. Does the S have any understeer built into them or are they pretty neutral. I know about the snap oversteer. Maybe some sways and stiffer springs and shocks will help out.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ams
Good choice. I sold my 6MT G35 Coupe to get an S, and I couldn't be happier with the decision. I bought the G because I had a del Sol VTEC before, and I thought I wanted "torque", but after driving with it for a while, it just didn't give me any thrills. I bought the S and it always gives me a kick when I drive it.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 11:08 PM
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congrats on your s.. drive with your top down yet? =D
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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Originally posted by iDavidx516
congrats on your s.. drive with your top down yet? =D
Only for a few mins today, I have only time to drive her at nite so far and its way too cold. This being my first vert, I hope I enjoy it.
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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Congradulation and welcome! Glad to hear your enjoying you S much more!
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 12:41 AM
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yea man you'll enjoy the feeling of no roof lol
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 04:56 AM
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Originally posted by ZSAK
Does the S have any understeer built into them or are they pretty neutral. I know about the snap oversteer. Maybe some sways and stiffer springs and shocks will help out.
The S is an oversteering car which you may or may not like depending on your driving style and current skill. The key is to stay on the gas to keep the weight rearwards and you shouldn't have too many problems. If the rear steps out while you are on the gas, it will step out smoothly and it will be easy to control. If you lift off of the gas while the rear is stepping out, it will snap oversteer. It can also step out quickly if you are taking a turn off of the throttle. So basically make sure you stay on the gas (and smoothly countersteer) and you should be fine. You'll have more traction to play with on the gas as well.

This car will make you a better driver!
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 05:21 AM
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Congratulations
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