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Old 08-19-2005, 01:37 PM
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i usually brake before the turn then gas it once i hit the apex.
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hate to burst your bubble, but 240sx's are RWD


I find it pretty hard to lose the rear unless you stomp it mid turn or brake (or other upsetting motion to the chassis) mid-turn or if you come in to hot. Or if the weather is crappy.

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Old 08-19-2005, 01:52 PM
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haha! "poo-pee" i love it!

i found the car super twitchy to! (coming from a 3 s14's and 2 imprezas)

or more so then i was used to, probably has to do a lot with what i am used to couple with how the suspension is set up and/or worn parts (tires)
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Originally Posted by dawheat,Aug 19 2005, 04:14 PM
So normally you just coast into a turn, not on the brakes? Doesn't sound like you're pushing very hard
Well...I usually take the speed up high then brake as I feel the force of the turn (speeding into a turn and slowing down with the brake until I hit that sweet spot where the force begins to subside and I can accelerate again). Usually I am more conservative taking curves out of fear of kicking the back end out on a street but point is that I don't give it any more throttle than necessary to maintain speed until after the apex of the turn...does that make sense?
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Smooth, not stomp. It may not "feel" as thrilling, but it is faster.
It's not a problem with the S2000, just not forgiving in the way that an underpowered car would be.

Take a C6, turn off traction control and STOMP it mid corner.... probably wouldn't be a pretty thing.

But I'd check the tires as well.
Old 08-19-2005, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MattG,Aug 19 2005, 01:52 AM
Don't hit the VTEC engagement point whilst in a corner.

Don't lift off throttle (or engage clutch) in a corner.
word.

also, not wise to shift during a turn while you're in the powerband.

i understand s2k's are just twitchy cars to begin with. :dunno: (AP1).
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Originally Posted by xviper,Aug 19 2005, 09:42 AM
I don't believe fish "poop" or "pee". Like birds, they kinda do both at the same time - call it "poo-pee".
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RE Fish: A cloaca is the cavity into which both the intestinal and genitourinary tracts empty. Commonly found in reptiles, birds, amphibians and many fishes.
So therefore you are correct with the poo-pee thing.
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Originally Posted by silviaks,Aug 19 2005, 12:50 PM
what tire pressure you guys think i should run in the back in california weather?
I found that the recommended 32 psi cold works well for everyday driving. when in the twisties try 34-36psi.
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Originally Posted by MattG,Aug 19 2005, 04:01 PM
RE Fish: A cloaca is the cavity into which both the intestinal and genitourinary tracts empty. Commonly found in reptiles, birds, amphibians and many fishes.
So therefore you are correct with the poo-pee thing.


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