I Almost got Killed !!!
07-30-2002 | 10:26 AM
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S2kvancouver: I live in Vancouver as well. Whereabouts were you? Many of the roads in Vancouver have a fairly large crown to them which exacerbates the problem but on wet roads it is usually not wise to powershift especially from 1-2. You'll actually be slower doing this than trying to achieve the quickest possible yet smooth shift.
Having ridden and raced sportbikes, and powerful RWD cars in my previous life, the S2000 is not unsafe or dangerous. It does require a deft hand and smoothness is paramount. The biggest contributor I believe is the peaky powerplant which makes throttle modulation tough on iffy surfaces.
My favourite time in the S, is when it's really sunny or the roads are just wet. Power oversteer is insanely fun!
Having ridden and raced sportbikes, and powerful RWD cars in my previous life, the S2000 is not unsafe or dangerous. It does require a deft hand and smoothness is paramount. The biggest contributor I believe is the peaky powerplant which makes throttle modulation tough on iffy surfaces.
My favourite time in the S, is when it's really sunny or the roads are just wet. Power oversteer is insanely fun!
07-30-2002 | 11:55 AM
#42
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From: Baltimore
Be careful in this car. See how fast other cars are going in the rain, and go 10 MPH slower than the slowest car. This might be a touch too fast, so just keep your eyes open. Also, slow down an additional 5 mph for every 1,000 miles you have on your S02's.
Xviper is running studded snow tires with 2 inch spikes for extra traction, so don't listen to him. He is also a trained stunt driver.
Xviper is running studded snow tires with 2 inch spikes for extra traction, so don't listen to him. He is also a trained stunt driver.
07-30-2002 | 02:33 PM
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From: Hollywood
did u ever notice if there is some slippery liquid on the kitchen floor and u walk briskly over it u might slip, could even happen in the shower........WAKE UP EINSTEIN......how do u even survive!
oh lord, the coddling of modern civilization has blunted the forces of natural selection....why can't i have a pet Tyranasaurus Rex for u to play with and help us clean up the gene pool.
oh lord, the coddling of modern civilization has blunted the forces of natural selection....why can't i have a pet Tyranasaurus Rex for u to play with and help us clean up the gene pool.
