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Originally Posted by WinFreak,Dec 4 2009, 05:10 AM
This is funny, when speaking to the man from Mole Valley TVR when I bought my car he said the S is a very stable car compared to many other RWD's he's driven.
It's all just what you compare it with!
It's all just what you compare it with!
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My S stepped out last night, doing about 10mph lol!!! Just set off, very cold tyres and that dew on the road.
I previously had 2 RX7's and I would say that i had to seriously concentrate when driving them, they'd step out in blazing hot day if they felt like it!
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I previously had 2 RX7's and I would say that i had to seriously concentrate when driving them, they'd step out in blazing hot day if they felt like it!
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From: Plymouth
Originally Posted by Nick Graves,Dec 4 2009, 12:57 PM
Put the roof down - it'll wake you TF up!
They can be a tad twitchy when the tyres are cold.
Mind you, I drove an Iveco Cargo a few years back and unladen, it was very similar when the tyres were cold. Balancing it through corners at under 40 MPH!
They can be a tad twitchy when the tyres are cold.
Mind you, I drove an Iveco Cargo a few years back and unladen, it was very similar when the tyres were cold. Balancing it through corners at under 40 MPH!
And turned over - big pendulum (try oppo with a big old steering box).
Was fine until front wing dug into bank and over it went.
Vospers recovery trashed it by dragging it up and down the road trying to right it
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The concentration required when driving a S2000 in the wet compared to a FWD car is crazy
I've not come unstuck yet but I've had it break out a few times.... steering wheel goes light and the arse end goes out in an instant. So glad I fitted new Bridgestones 2 months ago!
I hope everyone stays safe this winter, and we get very little snow!!
I've not come unstuck yet but I've had it break out a few times.... steering wheel goes light and the arse end goes out in an instant. So glad I fitted new Bridgestones 2 months ago!
I hope everyone stays safe this winter, and we get very little snow!!
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I cant say I have the same problem driving this car in the wet, but then again I may be lucky. I've been driving the car in the current wet weather and never once lost the back end - the front tyres have occasionally appeared to lose traction, but no issues with the back end - yet!
That said I'm still treating the car with a lot of respect and tend to feather the throttle and wait till the car has straightened before applying throttle at roundabouts and bends.
I guess we all need to be careful out there.
That said I'm still treating the car with a lot of respect and tend to feather the throttle and wait till the car has straightened before applying throttle at roundabouts and bends.
I guess we all need to be careful out there.
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Yep mine went round on me two weeks agoi, even with warm tyres! Just suddenly snapped and i was staring at a big tree but luckily spun round in the ditch. New bumpers and cills needed - luckily insurance coughing up! First time in 5 years - hopefully last!
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From: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Originally Posted by punchdrunk,Dec 4 2009, 02:48 PM
I cant say I have the same problem driving this car in the wet, but then again I may be lucky.
That said I'm still treating the car with a lot of respect and tend to feather the throttle and wait till the car has straightened before applying throttle at roundabouts and bends.
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From: Hertford
Originally Posted by m1bjr,Dec 4 2009, 02:31 PM
Nick, I did this in a transit.
And turned over - big pendulum (try oppo with a big old steering box).
Was fine until front wing dug into bank and over it went.
Vospers recovery trashed it by dragging it up and down the road trying to right it
And turned over - big pendulum (try oppo with a big old steering box).
Was fine until front wing dug into bank and over it went.
Vospers recovery trashed it by dragging it up and down the road trying to right it
That only works with heavies that dig in - thay're lumpy & the CoG is all in the frame & axles & stuff.
For anything light & smooth like a Transit, you must use air bags, but the drivers are too lazy.
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Originally Posted by GaryB,Dec 4 2009, 05:20 AM
True. Had many 3 and 5 series beemers and always impressed with how well balanced they are in similar situations. Once the traction control was off you could make them dance so easily.
IMO they are well balanced and predictable - though that word is such a subjective definition. I guess it depends on someone's experience & intimacy with a particular car. Can't wait to find an S and see how it compares!