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Old May 21, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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Originally posted by mikey k
Hassle you to make sure you fill in the insurance spreadsheet
Sorry. Didn't get it. Explain yourself please.

It think, giving out my chassis number is a big foul to do.

From today 1345hrs, I am very happy and proud to say I am an S2000 owner.
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Old May 21, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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Originally posted by mikey k
Hassle you to make sure you fill in the insurance spreadsheet
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Old May 21, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by tR|p^
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Old May 21, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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I am used to drive my old FWD 200bhp Mitsubichi FTO and it was awesome. However, I can say the S2 scared the sh|t out of me tonight. It feels understeer when going on a bend but it
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Old May 22, 2004 | 12:37 AM
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The S2000 isn't all that easy to drift controllably. In a split second you'll be off the road. Best to book an airfield/track day and find out safely.
Coming front FWD I'm surprised you noticed any understeer! I had exactly the opposite experience. I found the steering too quick and had to learn how to get the feel of the steering. The reviews say the steering lacks feel and compared to some cars it does, but after a while you can extract a lot of information from the steering wheel. You'll need to master this and the throttle if you want to get the car drifting controllably.
Have a go on one of the Motorsport Events Acadamy Days. One of the things they do is a lift off oversteer session where you induce the back end into going light and stepping out (at about 65-70mph). You learn to catch it (easy) and control the snap back (difficult).
Have fun.
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Old May 22, 2004 | 04:52 AM
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Originally posted by Paul(UK)
The S2000 isn't all that easy to drift controllably. In a split second you'll be off the road. Best to book an airfield/track day and find out safely.
Coming front FWD I'm surprised you noticed any understeer! I had exactly the opposite experience. I found the steering too quick and had to learn how to get the feel of the steering. The reviews say the steering lacks feel and compared to some cars it does, but after a while you can extract a lot of information from the steering wheel. You'll need to master this and the throttle if you want to get the car drifting controllably.
Have a go on one of the Motorsport Events Acadamy Days. One of the things they do is a lift off oversteer session where you induce the back end into going light and stepping out (at about 65-70mph). You learn to catch it (easy) and control the snap back (difficult).
Have fun.
I had loads of understeer with my FTO and overcame it with slight engine brake or braking. Am not saying that the S understeers. Its only a feeling that i get when going round a corner. Its the feeling (on the steering wheel) i used to feel just before my other car understeers (light steering response). Well the car's been at me for 26hrs and coming from the FWD scene, I have loads of learning and practice to do. Thank god there is summer ahead of us. Winter roads can be scary.

BTW. I live in MALTA and there are no tracks or air fields I can use. It will have to be midnight practice.
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Old May 22, 2004 | 05:17 AM
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check your tyre pressures at some point...it's amazing how much a bit of PSI here and there helps or hurts the handling on this car.
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