Close call
#11
Originally Posted by veehexx,Apr 14 2008, 06:15 PM
im with s2ktim... VTEC only in the dry.
You can spin without VTEC, and you can drive with VTEC in the wet perfectly safely. What you need is throttle control. VTEC doesn't mean full throttle.
Like what Nick said.
#14
Is this Deja-Vu?
Or did I read another thread just like this recently.
I have to admit to being completely stumped by all these tales.
The rear of my car is never out of shape unless I want it to be.
It was a bit wayward before adding a bit more rear toe in, but if anything it understeers and still does.
There are a lot of people who seem unable to "feel for traction" in this car. Perhaps the many years of riding big bikes helps here?
VTEC is not an on/off switch BTW.
The Turbo on my TDi Passat is WAY more violent!
Or did I read another thread just like this recently.
I have to admit to being completely stumped by all these tales.
The rear of my car is never out of shape unless I want it to be.
It was a bit wayward before adding a bit more rear toe in, but if anything it understeers and still does.
There are a lot of people who seem unable to "feel for traction" in this car. Perhaps the many years of riding big bikes helps here?
VTEC is not an on/off switch BTW.
The Turbo on my TDi Passat is WAY more violent!
#16
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Originally Posted by mikey k,Apr 14 2008, 07:56 PM
Did we ever see pics of yours
Just for the sadists amongst you
#17
Originally Posted by m1bjr,Apr 14 2008, 08:02 PM
Is this Deja-Vu?
Or did I read another thread just like this recently.
I have to admit to being completely stumped by all these tales.
The rear of my car is never out of shape unless I want it to be.
It was a bit wayward before adding a bit more rear toe in, but if anything it understeers and still does.
There are a lot of people who seem unable to "feel for traction" in this car. Perhaps the many years of riding big bikes helps here?
VTEC is not an on/off switch BTW.
The Turbo on my TDi Passat is WAY more violent!
Or did I read another thread just like this recently.
I have to admit to being completely stumped by all these tales.
The rear of my car is never out of shape unless I want it to be.
It was a bit wayward before adding a bit more rear toe in, but if anything it understeers and still does.
There are a lot of people who seem unable to "feel for traction" in this car. Perhaps the many years of riding big bikes helps here?
VTEC is not an on/off switch BTW.
The Turbo on my TDi Passat is WAY more violent!
I think most bikers thus feel the S2000 is a pussycat. An R1's a bit trickier out of a wet corner, on or off-cam.
Thing is, these days, many people learn to drive on a Playwithyourselfstation & have no idea that physics are involved.
#18
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,Apr 15 2008, 09:25 AM
have no idea that physics are involved.
Cold tyres caught me out once overtaking on a straight in the dry.
In the wet, you can easily feel that rear end and you know of impending doom if you are lead footed!
#19
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btw - not to say that vtec is a complete no in the wet, it just takes alot more skill than just flooring it like you would a beater.
new owners to the S should stay out of it untill they are more comfortable with catching it and knowing how it will react
i've still tons to learn but love getting the arse out on a damp morning to improve my skills.
new owners to the S should stay out of it untill they are more comfortable with catching it and knowing how it will react
i've still tons to learn but love getting the arse out on a damp morning to improve my skills.
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