how far do u need to push it?
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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle,May 16 2005, 08:07 PM
It's about being progressive. The car doesn't react well to sudden inputs steering or accel/deceleration, thats all. Its about treating it with respect and getting to know your limits.
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I've had my new '05 for just over a week now, 200 miles of the 400 its clocked up so far have been in the rain, ok... I havent been vtec'n at all yet 
but I find the car really easy to drive, without any scary experiences yet!
I learnt my lessons the worst way by suddenly lifting off on a corner and spinning in my integra, fortuantley this was on a track day with cold tyres and I felt I gained a lot from it! ( after some instruction too!)
Just take it easy for a while and maybe get a few thousand miles under your belt then do a track day! ( thats what I'm intending to do anyways!)
but I find the car really easy to drive, without any scary experiences yet! I learnt my lessons the worst way by suddenly lifting off on a corner and spinning in my integra, fortuantley this was on a track day with cold tyres and I felt I gained a lot from it! ( after some instruction too!)
Just take it easy for a while and maybe get a few thousand miles under your belt then do a track day! ( thats what I'm intending to do anyways!)
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Originally Posted by little Chris,May 16 2005, 11:12 AM
What model are you thinking of getting? I've got a MY00.
On smooth even roads the car really feels like its on rails, fantastic handling, and if your tyres are warm, I think its easy to control.
You really need to read the road ahead, camber, type of tarmac (The S really doesn't like that pinky tarmac you see around), bumps in the road etc etc.
Never underestimate this car, drive it like you stole it
but just remember if you do get it wrong, and your not prepared for it, the chances are the out come wont be that pretty. I waited 9 months for mine and spun it on the 9th day. I don't honestly know how I didn't hit any thing and me and my mate are still walking!
On smooth even roads the car really feels like its on rails, fantastic handling, and if your tyres are warm, I think its easy to control.
You really need to read the road ahead, camber, type of tarmac (The S really doesn't like that pinky tarmac you see around), bumps in the road etc etc.
Never underestimate this car, drive it like you stole it
but just remember if you do get it wrong, and your not prepared for it, the chances are the out come wont be that pretty. I waited 9 months for mine and spun it on the 9th day. I don't honestly know how I didn't hit any thing and me and my mate are still walking! Changing up from a front-wheel drive Civic, I've had my S for 3 weeks now I think it's best suited to smooth dry roads - in these conditions the car handles really well, almost as if all the pre-production testing was done on a track to the neglect of more treacherous conditions e.g. bumpy roads oft encountered on country roads inspire less confidence, especially when on a long fast corner with a lorry coming in the opposite direction...
That said, I've only had one "moment" so far and that was cruising at 70mph on a very wet motorway on a gentle curve at night - think I hit some standing water and the rear came out a bit before settling down - let's just say I'm taking it really easy in the wet - I think very heavy rain is a problem although a damp road is fine.
A look at the S02 tyres reveals, from a layman's point of view, a tread pattern that perhaps doesn't remove water as efficiently compared to a more usual road tyre.
What I've said above is more a reflection of what it's like to make the change in type of car rather than a criticism of the S - it's just the nature of such a car.
Do any of the more experienced people on here have anything to to add to that or do you disagree?
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The tread pattern isn't exactly optimised for dispersing water
It's not just the tread though IIRC - it's the rubber compound that makes a lot of difference to how the tyres grip in different temperatures.
My winter tyres are much softer to touch than the SO2s, and they stick to the road a lot better when cold.
It's not just the tread though IIRC - it's the rubber compound that makes a lot of difference to how the tyres grip in different temperatures.
My winter tyres are much softer to touch than the SO2s, and they stick to the road a lot better when cold.
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The fact that you are asking the question means you have probably got a sensible head on you so you are less likely to have a moment.
Many people on the board say one of these is very good
http://www.motorsport-events.co.uk/heyford.htm
I'm sure if you do a search on the site for Academy Day you wil (through the power of the crap search engine) get lost then find something. Some people don't rate them on this site - they are not as 'high adrenaline' as track days BUT they would be a very good investment for someone new to RWD and 240bhp. It will be money very wisely spent. It could save your life and you will enjoy it. Then once you have done one of those, go on a track day that they organise for
Many people on the board say one of these is very good
http://www.motorsport-events.co.uk/heyford.htm
I'm sure if you do a search on the site for Academy Day you wil (through the power of the crap search engine) get lost then find something. Some people don't rate them on this site - they are not as 'high adrenaline' as track days BUT they would be a very good investment for someone new to RWD and 240bhp. It will be money very wisely spent. It could save your life and you will enjoy it. Then once you have done one of those, go on a track day that they organise for
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