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From: Survivalist enclave
Originally Posted by muttly,Feb 21 2007, 09:13 AM
Yes they run them all over the country, they also do a full day on the road, which I am thinking of doing as well.
My instructors favourite saying was "Drive It like you stole it" you only need telling once.
My instructors favourite saying was "Drive It like you stole it" you only need telling once.
the reason I ask is that I don't see any benefit in 'high speed' training that sticks close to speed limits
anyone who can't drive the S2000 safely at those speeds must be a very poor driver indeed
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From: Washington
Originally Posted by nickrg3,Feb 24 2007, 08:57 AM
Maybe we should be giving a score out of 5 instead?
A score out of five would only really be beneficial if someone has a choice of two or more instructors locally, and I don't know if that would be the case for anyone?
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ok fair enough - let me suggest we remove the double thumb from Muttly then if thats OK?
And gad.. they teach you to raise the bar on your own comfort level. Therefore if you were comfortable doing twisties at XX MPH they will teach you to go XX+Y MPH..
Majority of the course was teaching you to read the road, position the car correctly, understand future hazzards and deal with traffic (overtake) better. Everyone has bad habits or can improve therefore follow the guidance and naturally get to the XX+Y level.
The airstrip was very very useful time too, learning how the car reacts when you or the environment around you does something stupid and how to recover from it. Doing flat spins at stupid speeds is an experience we can all gain from in a psychotic way
And gad.. they teach you to raise the bar on your own comfort level. Therefore if you were comfortable doing twisties at XX MPH they will teach you to go XX+Y MPH..
Majority of the course was teaching you to read the road, position the car correctly, understand future hazzards and deal with traffic (overtake) better. Everyone has bad habits or can improve therefore follow the guidance and naturally get to the XX+Y level.
The airstrip was very very useful time too, learning how the car reacts when you or the environment around you does something stupid and how to recover from it. Doing flat spins at stupid speeds is an experience we can all gain from in a psychotic way
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From: Washington
Originally Posted by nickrg3,Feb 24 2007, 10:58 AM
ok fair enough - let me suggest we remove the double thumb from Muttly then if thats OK?
Tony Jerrard, Newcastle upon Tyne Adrian, Orpington Dave, Bristol John, Sutton Keith, Cheltenham[QUOTE=nickrg3,Feb 24 2007, 10:58 AM]And gad..
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That sucks then if the instructor was cautious. Maybe he was new?
My guy had a lot of experience with TVR drivers so we started on a good footing.
The S let go quicker on the airfield than the TVR's though. Maybe my tyres at the time, not sure but he reckons the S didn't hold on under pressure quite as well.
My guy had a lot of experience with TVR drivers so we started on a good footing.
The S let go quicker on the airfield than the TVR's though. Maybe my tyres at the time, not sure but he reckons the S didn't hold on under pressure quite as well.
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Originally Posted by nickrg3,Feb 24 2007, 12:40 PM
That sucks then if the instructor was cautious. Maybe he was new?
My guy had a lot of experience with TVR drivers so we started on a good footing.
The S let go quicker on the airfield than the TVR's though. Maybe my tyres at the time, not sure but he reckons the S didn't hold on under pressure quite as well.
My guy had a lot of experience with TVR drivers so we started on a good footing.
The S let go quicker on the airfield than the TVR's though. Maybe my tyres at the time, not sure but he reckons the S didn't hold on under pressure quite as well.
He knew jack-shit about the S2000 and didn't even know what it was before reading the badges, so he could hardly be described as your typical enthusiast.