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Old 04-30-2007, 12:59 AM
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The S should run -ve camber, not +ve. Easy mistake to make.

Gritty,

booting it with the car destabilised by a curve and with the wheels extended (RWS reduces toe-in like that) is a classic way to spin an S2000. Or flip it, as some have found.

You need to think what that RWS is doing at all times. Toe-in increases under compression & decreases under extension.

There is a small bridge on the A507 that gives one a zero-gravity moment, if taken above 110. But it is crucial to hit it with the wheel (and car) straight.
Old 04-30-2007, 01:03 AM
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Love it when something is laid on a plate. Enjoyed clicking through those vids posted by Bada, it has set me up for the day.

I like the soap operaish qualities of this forum. Suddenly a character, (GrittyShaker) comes to the fore and you wonder what they are going to do next. I know that he has posted about his youth and inexperience on another thread and luckily for him a spot of practice was suggested there also. Glad his spin served only as entertainment for us and did not end in tears for him.

Also, I had hoped never to see that sad pic of Horza's ever again.
Old 04-30-2007, 01:05 AM
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This is a vid of a(fwd) Integra losing it in similar fashion. Just slightly juanty on take off results in a pretty instant spin on landing.

Careful Now...

Unfortuately, both occupants died in this one. Makes you think...

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And that video has made me feel sick.
Old 04-30-2007, 01:33 AM
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Lucky escape so...
Old 04-30-2007, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Horza,Apr 30 2007, 01:05 AM
This is a vid of a(fwd) Integra losing it in similar fashion. Just slightly juanty on take off results in a pretty instant spin on landing.
coming from the school of fwd i allways used to keep it floored and on the limiter durning jumps and hit the ground with the wheels spinning, same when aquaplaneing

now i have the s2 i will be staying away from jumps and rain
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Looks like some vid of your recovery -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EVMNEOhEGE&NR=1


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