His throttle control or lack there of was his issue. Smooth control and lines are what you want to shoot for. Again other factors could come into play. Maybe his rear tires we're worn down. Either way it was bad judgment on that drivers part.

 

Most cars sold in the US are set to understeer at the limit.
The S2000 (especially the AP1) are one of the very few cars
that are set to oversteer at the limit. I still find my self
lifting in mid corner when I'm driving my car at an autocross
event and end up spinning into some cones. Luckily, it is just cones.
It's a habit I'm still breaking after AutoXing a car that was
set to terminal understeer (Intergra GSR).

Anyway, if you really want to learn to drive the S2k at the limit ...
take it to the Autox first where the speeds are slower. And then work
your way up to a track day when you feel more comfortable.
If you don't ever plan to do this ... then NEVER drive the S at the limit.
7/10ths at best. At 7/10ths the car is as stable as they come.
You really need to start paying attention when you drive close to the limit.
And the kid driving in that video was not doing that.

 

I like the part where he screams like a little girl.

 

looks like he didn't have a voltex wing

 

 

In all honesty, my personal opinion on how to enjoy the car and not get into trouble with an S2000:

1. Respect the car.
2. Respect yourself.
3. Respect others.

4. Autocross.

 

you can't learn by just watching videos and reading. when you're actually in the car driving, it's a whole different world.

 

I beg to differ. Despite the appearance that this guy may have been attempting to drift, I learned that pumping the gas during a turn in a RWD vehicle is a recipe for disaster. Nothing replaces real life experience, of course, but I can't have that until my purchase has concluded. Until then, this is the next best thing available to me.

If anyone has similar examples they can share I would be extremely grateful.

- Rob

 

That was funny, drove like he was playing a video game. A great candidate for a lifetime bus pass based on his skills.

 

Driving a racing simulation such as GTR on a decent pc with a steering wheel that has at least 'some' force feedback, is a reasonable method of at least learning how car react when you lift off, apply gas, exceed grip limits etc, but again, the real thing is a whole other story. Learning from realistic video games has the good and bad. It gives you a little sense of what the car will do, but in most young men, it creates an air of confidence which is just not justified.