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11-08-2014, 09:52 AM | #1 |
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Kicking the back end out during normal driving
I've gotten into the habit of sliding the back end out a bit coming out of corners around town. I'm sure some will frown on this sort of behavior, but I only do this in situations that are fairly open, safe & uncrowded with good line of site. Plus the DSC seems to have been designed exactly for this, as it lets the traction give just enough while keeping things tidy. I'm also a pretty firm believer that being very familiar with the limits of your car can save you (and it has a few times). I'm sure I'll pay the price in more frequent rear tire replacement, but it sure is fun! Has anyone else developed this habit?
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11-08-2014, 10:51 AM | #3 |
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I've done it a few times. Usually really early AM going to work. I'm sure in my younger years, I would've taken my car out for some donuts in an open parking lot as well.
I baby this car too much.
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11-08-2014, 10:58 AM | #4 |
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Perhaps so, but I guess I've been doing this sort of thing in some way, shape or form with various cars for almost 30 years and never had even a close call due to my own actions. It comes down to being conscientious about the level of risk in each situation. I've had plenty of close calls due to others actions, which thankfully I've been able to avoid.
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11-08-2014, 01:26 PM | #5 |
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As long as you feel you're being safe about it that's one thing. I'm not saying I never did it when I was a bit younger but now I'm mostly concerned about the fact that I don't have 360 degree vision to see that cop who happens to be watching me. The money spent on a reckless driving charge and increased insurance can go to a lot of autocrosses or track days.
Edit: And I see you're in SF area. I know they need money. I got a BS parking ticket there earlier this year that would have paid for about five autocrosses.
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11-08-2014, 02:15 PM | #6 |
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I don’t on corners…that can lead to a body shop visit. I will on a full throttle 1-2 shift from time to time; mine scoots a bit sideways with wheel spin before the DSC kicks in.
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11-08-2014, 05:30 PM | #8 |
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Fishtailing in rear wheel drive cars is fun and I have been doing it longer than I will admit. If you know what you're doing and know your car, a controlled slide in the right conditions is pretty safe. Just use your head. Why have a sports car if you're going to drive it around all conservatively.
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11-10-2014, 12:04 AM | #9 |
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I have Conti run-flats on the rear (out of self-preservation). They're like buttered eels.
Luckily, I grew up in Chicago, and learned to drive in a Beetle in the snow. Just like in Rally, the best way around a corner in the snow is a 45° drift. If you get caught drifting, the standard write up is "improper lane usage". I have several in my history.
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11-11-2014, 12:03 AM | #13 |
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I had an '86 MR2 N/A for 2 years and then upgraded to an '88 S/C that I had for 22 years.
Never drove it in the snow. Stored it during the winters and drove my Suburban until I moved to CA and had no more winters. It was a handful in the rain, so I can imagine it would try and kill you in the snow, but you can't beat that mid-engine balance on dry pavement. It earned me 3 "improper lane usage" tickets. Also got a couple in the "Sports Bug" and a couple in the TR-7, all of those in snow. So I had a TR-7 (arguably the worst car ever made) and an MR2 (arguably the best car ever made). The Universe balances everything.
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