How did you learn to drive your S2000?
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How did you learn to drive your S2000?
Hello all-
Long time member, 1st time S2000 forum poster
You guys seem like a bunch of sarcastic ****** from reading some posts, im sure we will get along fabulously 
Im about to pick up a AP1 and im wondering what kind of adjustment period im going to have to go through in learning the dynamics of how the s2000 handles in general. I have a long history of driving FF cars (every car ive owned since day 1 has been FF) and dont really have any extensive seat time behind rwd cars besides when friends who have rwd cars let me take them out for spins (that dont really involve "pushing" the car per se).
What kind of things do you recommend that first time daily driven rwd owners do to help the adjustment period go smoothly?
Thanks!
Todd
Long time member, 1st time S2000 forum poster
You guys seem like a bunch of sarcastic ****** from reading some posts, im sure we will get along fabulously Im about to pick up a AP1 and im wondering what kind of adjustment period im going to have to go through in learning the dynamics of how the s2000 handles in general. I have a long history of driving FF cars (every car ive owned since day 1 has been FF) and dont really have any extensive seat time behind rwd cars besides when friends who have rwd cars let me take them out for spins (that dont really involve "pushing" the car per se).
What kind of things do you recommend that first time daily driven rwd owners do to help the adjustment period go smoothly?
Thanks!
Todd
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before owning an s2k i had a EM1. for the first 2-3 weeks i just drove it slowly experimenting different things such as launching, acclerating, and cornering. Like any other car the more u get used to it the harder u will be able to drive it.
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Re: (Newkleus)
lol...i have driven rear wheel drive cars almost all my life, i got in, drove it a few times and realized it was a little quirky, went to a parking lot so i could push it and see where it would break loose...and then all was well.
I always wanted to take a performance driving course with it though...never got a chance.
I always wanted to take a performance driving course with it though...never got a chance.
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Re: How did you learn to drive your S2000? (HXMan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HXMan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Be careful...when it breaks loose, it breaks loose like whoa! 
It gets better with time.
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it breaks but is controllable unless you can't drive or weather is a factor
I would recommened a performance driving school to learn what the car is somewhat capable. Just remember the car is capable of alot more than what you are. It will take time to learn and push the car (prob not long at all, but be patient)
It gets better with time.
</TD></TR></TABLE>it breaks but is controllable unless you can't drive or weather is a factor
I would recommened a performance driving school to learn what the car is somewhat capable. Just remember the car is capable of alot more than what you are. It will take time to learn and push the car (prob not long at all, but be patient)
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Re: How did you learn to drive your S2000? (Nishant)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nishant »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it breaks but is controllable unless you can't drive or weather is a factor
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Yes, but the first few times will suprise you. Its his first time with a RWD vehicle its safe to say he won't be the best at driving the s2k yet.
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Yes, but the first few times will suprise you. Its his first time with a RWD vehicle its safe to say he won't be the best at driving the s2k yet.
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Re: How did you learn to drive your S2000? (Nishant)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nishant »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
it breaks but is controllable unless you can't drive or weather is a factor
I would recommened a performance driving school to learn what the car is somewhat capable. Just remember the car is capable of alot more than what you are. It will take time to learn and push the car (prob not long at all, but be patient)</TD></TR></TABLE>
fully agree......
if driving school is not readily available, i would try an autocross....
it breaks but is controllable unless you can't drive or weather is a factor
I would recommened a performance driving school to learn what the car is somewhat capable. Just remember the car is capable of alot more than what you are. It will take time to learn and push the car (prob not long at all, but be patient)</TD></TR></TABLE>
fully agree......
if driving school is not readily available, i would try an autocross....
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Re: How did you learn to drive your S2000? (cmdr430)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, but the first few times will suprise you.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You think that's a suprise? Try a Z06 in the rain (or dry for that matter)...lol, you'll have a stroke.
You think that's a suprise? Try a Z06 in the rain (or dry for that matter)...lol, you'll have a stroke.
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Re: (03s2kblue)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 03s2kblue »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">PERFORMANCE DRIVING COURSE.......
it'll change you.... seriously....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wish we had something like that in NY.
it'll change you.... seriously....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wish we had something like that in NY.
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Get used to the "short throw" shifter and learn to shift well, so you don't go and blow your engine. Then, I'm sure there are auto-x events near where you live. That's a good place to test the limits of your car. Usually, people there are more than willing to help and give suggestions. And remember, if you don't spin out at least once, you're not pushing it hard enough.
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Re: How did you learn to drive your S2000? (Slideways2000)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slideways2000 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Going from a FF to a RWD, let me say 1 thing:
Don't drop throttle mid corner.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Unless the FF is an ITR, then the same applies. Lift throttle oversteer sucks.
Don't drop throttle mid corner.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Unless the FF is an ITR, then the same applies.
Lift throttle oversteer sucks.
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Re: How did you learn to drive your S2000? (P Nut)
The thing is, I had people drive my car at driftdays. They wanna get off the gas, touch the brakes, then back on the gas, but theres not enough time. Instead of that, just STOMP STOMP STOMP the gas.
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He's a trial user
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He's a trial user
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i will say it takes time ot get used to RWD again...i learned adn grew up driving RWD..
Datsun 510
then another Datsun 510
then a AE86
then a 74 Corolla S5
thena Ae86 AGAIN
Then japan a Nissan Cedric
then i got my EG
then a DC
now the AP1.....
lets say i had to remind myself how it is to have a RWD....
like when i started with FWD i was driving it like a RWD
and now im driving the RWD like a FF car....boy did i remind myself quick! hehehheh
Datsun 510
then another Datsun 510
then a AE86
then a 74 Corolla S5
thena Ae86 AGAIN
Then japan a Nissan Cedric
then i got my EG
then a DC
now the AP1.....
lets say i had to remind myself how it is to have a RWD....
like when i started with FWD i was driving it like a RWD
and now im driving the RWD like a FF car....boy did i remind myself quick! hehehheh
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Re: (NeVeR bLoWn)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NeVeR bLoWn »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Wish we had something like that in NY.
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there are autox and hpde's in NY
Wish we had something like that in NY.
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there are autox and hpde's in NY
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SnoFlake »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i will say it takes time ot get used to RWD again...i learned adn grew up driving RWD..
Datsun 510
then another Datsun 510
then a AE86
then a 74 Corolla S5
thena Ae86 AGAIN
Then japan a Nissan Cedric
then i got my EG
then a DC
now the AP1.....
lets say i had to remind myself how it is to have a RWD....
like when i started with FWD i was driving it like a RWD
and now im driving the RWD like a FF car....boy did i remind myself quick! hehehheh</TD></TR></TABLE>
Do you still have the Datson's? So sexy.
Datsun 510
then another Datsun 510
then a AE86
then a 74 Corolla S5
thena Ae86 AGAIN
Then japan a Nissan Cedric
then i got my EG
then a DC
now the AP1.....
lets say i had to remind myself how it is to have a RWD....
like when i started with FWD i was driving it like a RWD
and now im driving the RWD like a FF car....boy did i remind myself quick! hehehheh</TD></TR></TABLE>
Do you still have the Datson's? So sexy.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by P Nut »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Do you still have the Datson's? So sexy.
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i wanna say thats Todd's car....has a 13B in it... he was the other owner of 2 sets of rims that were custom made he had one set i had the other!
nah i no longer have the 510's wish i could get my ha ds on one ill do it up again.....
if u look up my name
Santos Renovales
you will see pics of my dads 510 back in like 94-95.....google it..hehehhe
Do you still have the Datson's? So sexy.
</TD></TR></TABLE>i wanna say thats Todd's car....has a 13B in it... he was the other owner of 2 sets of rims that were custom made he had one set i had the other!
nah i no longer have the 510's wish i could get my ha
ds on one ill do it up again.....if u look up my name
Santos Renovales
you will see pics of my dads 510 back in like 94-95.....google it..hehehhe