Driving tips
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Driving tips
Hi all new to site I am 22 years old and i have an 2002 s2k. Just want to know of any good tips for winter driving also how to have maximum fun in a safe way...eg drifting, donuts...thought i would ask you folks before i jump in with both feet and write it off 
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Not much fun to be had in the winter TBH. Forget about drifting on the public road unless you want to end up with a dented car.
Treat the car with respect whilst you get used to it and get some driver training. Andy Walsh at 1st Lotus is well thought of, as is Don Palmer.
Treat the car with respect whilst you get used to it and get some driver training. Andy Walsh at 1st Lotus is well thought of, as is Don Palmer.
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have you ever driven a rear wheel drive car before ?
what car(s) have you driven before ?
if the back steps out, ease off the accelerator (and of course counter steer), dont just lift your foot off or you will spin.
donuts arnt good for the diff
dont rev the engine above 5k when not at 3 bars temp or you will hit the cold rev limiter ( car does not like that at all as it cuts off fuel supply)
the car does have a limiter at 9Krpm so feel free to let the car sing, BUT ... change before the 3rd bounce or the fuel will be cut off, slowing the cars revs down
im sure other ppl will say more
also, welcome to the club enjoy your baby and take good care of her. and she will reward you with years of great driving.
Adam
what car(s) have you driven before ?
if the back steps out, ease off the accelerator (and of course counter steer), dont just lift your foot off or you will spin.
donuts arnt good for the diff
dont rev the engine above 5k when not at 3 bars temp or you will hit the cold rev limiter ( car does not like that at all as it cuts off fuel supply)
the car does have a limiter at 9Krpm so feel free to let the car sing, BUT ... change before the 3rd bounce or the fuel will be cut off, slowing the cars revs down
im sure other ppl will say more
also, welcome to the club
enjoy your baby and take good care of her. and she will reward you with years of great driving.Adam
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Originally Posted by jonjoe,Jan 9 2005, 01:29 PM
Hi all new to site I am 22 years old and i have an 2002 s2k. Just want to know of any good tips for winter driving also how to have maximum fun in a safe way...eg drifting, donuts...thought i would ask you folks before i jump in with both feet and write it off
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even when you think you have learnt all you need to know the car will surprise you that is when you realise your still learning. take it steady, dont be flash. enjoy it and you will have so much fun once summer hits.
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Enjoy it but be careful mate thats all
welcome aboard you are a in great company here and there is a lot of good stuff on here.
Get yourself to a meet check the meets thread at the top of this forum there will be one nearby
Ps whats an ep3 type R for the stupid !
welcome aboard you are a in great company here and there is a lot of good stuff on here.
Get yourself to a meet check the meets thread at the top of this forum there will be one nearby
Ps whats an ep3 type R for the stupid !
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Originally Posted by mikey k,Jan 9 2005, 10:21 PM
Get yourself on a 1st Lotus Day or Academy Day!
And age has nothing to do with driveing the S as some of the older guys who have written these off will tell ya
So thats me guaranted a big smash this week
