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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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as i've been thinking about this more and more since my weekend fun, i've come to the conclusion that theres a ton of courses out there and some are more suited to my requirements than others. some seem to advanced, others seem no tto cover what i want to learn.

in short - what i want to learn is how to control a rwd, when it's pushed to far and it starts in oversteer slide. i know the theory of controling it, but i cant practice this safely on public roads.

would a skidpan be my best option? courses looking around
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 12:36 AM
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http://www.carlimits.com/
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 12:57 AM
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I am also considering http://www.carlimits.com/
Looks like S2KUK members get 10% discount on first booking.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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Andy Walsh is what you want but I wouldn't dismiss the on road training, I doubt there's anyone that wouldn't benefit.

for the healthy attitude to it.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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Andy Walsh's day was a great learning experience for me too.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 02:44 AM
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Did Walshy's Carlimits recently, there's a brief write up here with some links to some video I took:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=499895

The "High Speed Bend" will show you how easy it is to spin on a damp surface, as you unfortunately found out recently!

If it's dry then the tyres take a little beating, but it's worth it.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 04:59 AM
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maybe we should get something planned then, a few of use seem to be up for the idea.

a silverstone session would be better. alot closer to where i live, but essex aint completely out of range.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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maybe we should get something planned then, a few of use seem to be up for the idea.

a silverstone session would be better. alot closer to where i live, but essex aint completely out of range.
Im up 4 it!
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by veehexx,Oct 30 2007, 12:59 PM
a silverstone session would be better. alot closer to where i live, but essex aint completely out of range.
Likewise .. I've been wanting to do this for a while.

I've improved the power, the handling, I think the driver needs a twaek now.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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once i get mine back from repairs, we can talk about setting a date. im thinking the other side of xmas?
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