Rear end breaks out (over-steer) what to do?
12-29-2006 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by purehonda,Dec 28 2006, 01:25 AM
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When braking in a straight line and the rear starts to come around. What do you do?
When braking in a straight line and the rear starts to come around. What do you do?
If it continues after you correct your tire pressures, go get an alignment NOW!
12-29-2006 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by minboost2,Dec 29 2006, 01:36 AM
I would say most oversteer (on street) is caused by:
1. Driving beyond your limit, related to...
2. Not knowing your limit or the limit of the car
3. Driving hard on cold tires
4. Driving hard in adverse weather conditions or on unknown roads (hitting bumps, dips, dirt patch, water patch, swerving to avoid obstacles, etc).
I would think you could keep more S2000's from crashing if you told everyone to let their tires warm up first, slow down in the rain/snow, and quit thinking you're at the track (unless you happen to actually be at the track).
Once you learn how to not be an idiot on the street, take the car to a road course like 5-10 times. You'll be a much better driver (if you've never been to the track before).
1. Driving beyond your limit, related to...
2. Not knowing your limit or the limit of the car
3. Driving hard on cold tires
4. Driving hard in adverse weather conditions or on unknown roads (hitting bumps, dips, dirt patch, water patch, swerving to avoid obstacles, etc).
I would think you could keep more S2000's from crashing if you told everyone to let their tires warm up first, slow down in the rain/snow, and quit thinking you're at the track (unless you happen to actually be at the track).
Once you learn how to not be an idiot on the street, take the car to a road course like 5-10 times. You'll be a much better driver (if you've never been to the track before).
When it rains, I drive like its RAINING. When I want to have some fun on back roads etc., I make sure everything is warm (tires, brakes, engine) and I rarely get to 9/10's of my ability. Also don't take a big leap twords your limit by flying through the first corner you see faster than your comfort level. Start out comfortably, and SLOWLY push your comfort level down and your speed up.
Learn the roads you are driving on at 50-60% effort, then you will be more relaxed and ultimately smoother transitioning from corner to corner and acceleror to brakes. One way or another you will figure out that these cars are best exploited on a circuit and are fun to drive on back roads as long as you remember you are on a public road. There is no substitute for track driving - get signed up for the next track day in your area were an instructor will be able to walk you through the motions your first time and explain the many questions you may have.
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