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Old Dec 13, 2000 | 08:10 AM
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Rear wheel drifting or steering has it's merits. You can generally get on the power earlier and square off a turn (shorter distance). Increases entrance and exit speeds. We been doing this for years in motorcycle racing (road and motocross). Same thing applies here. I fully agree that it should only be done on a track and not on public streets. You can't judge other drivers reactions to such antics. Find a very larger empty parking lot if you must. Since such techniques are strictly offensive driving tactics you need to have your mind clear of possible distractions. Spend some money and go to one of the reputable schools offered at the nearest track. It's well worth the money and experience.
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Old Dec 13, 2000 | 08:25 AM
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If you have a Speed Zone or Malibu Grand Prix go cart centers near you, spend about $20 on the "slick" track. Once you get the hang of not banging somebody else's 4 wheeler off the barriers, you should be able to enter the correct steering inputs on the S2000 next time the back end tries to pass you.
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Old Dec 13, 2000 | 10:21 AM
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Next time it rains take your car to a big empty parking lot. Learn how to steer with the throttle. Make a big circle and gradually feed more gas until you can hang the tail at will. When you find the point where the tail hangs out learn to modulate the throttle (smoothly) so you can tighten or widen the arc WITHOUT any steering input. The reason you wait till a wet day is you can practice at much slower speeds and it is easier on the car and tires.

Learn this lesson and you will have a lot of fun and be a better driver to boot.
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