ok this is weird, i was turning corners at 35 mph, and my car fish tailed , which never happened before.... anyone have any ideas?

 

Check your tire pressure. Also, were you gunning it through the turn?

 

FYI 'fish tailing' is referred to as 'reckless operation' by the police, I know from experience so be careful.

 

1. you were going through a corner too fast
2. then you made a sudden throttle, brake, and/or steering input
3. which caused the car to oversteer
4. then you overcorrected, but too much
5. result is fishtailing, hopefully without crashing into a tree or curb

 

lol, i wasn't gunning it... and i just checked my tires, the insides of the rear tires are worn,, but i only have 13,800 miles on it....

 

2 months ago, I did exactly what you wrote... and yes, i almost hit the on coming traffic, then after over correct, i almost hit the people by the bus stop.... so i havent' been doing stupid things like that anymore. i called up the dealer, of course, they want to keep the car for a whole day to figure things out

 

13000 miles! Tell me those aren't S02s.... A lot of us have burned through our soft performance rubber by that time. Make sure they're not to the wear bars.

 

oh this is a big clue....13,800 on rear tires sounds like it's time to replace them.....
worn rears will surely induce oversteer....esp when taking turns at 35mph

 

Stock S2000 '00-01 (I don't know about '02-04) was known for lift throttle oversteer. Happened to me too while going about 35 as well. Worst thing you can do is to step on the brake. After my coilovers and my awesome alignment by Darrin at westend I can take the same corners at 40+ and not lose control.

 

hey guys, thanks for letting me know that the S02's wear out that quickly! I just go them replaced, dont have time to shop around, cuz i have a long trip coming!
Now where is Darrin's shop at? or are there any good ones in OC? thanks!