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Originally Posted by lol1234
off topic question here
Those guys with 638 HP ZR1s and 600 HP RWD Porsches etc. Don't they ever get worried that they'll lose control and crash when basically going from 0 - 100 or whatever?
You see it in street races all the time with xxx hp supras, vettes etc. racing, is it common to lose control going full throttle in a straight line? Does it matter more about what kind of tires, lsd etc.? ty
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There's a bunch of different factors that can cause a car to lose control in a straight line. Ultimately it comes down to the driver to keep the car going in its intended path, but yes, any RWD car capable of losing drive wheel traction can wreck in a straight line. If you encounter some road irregularity that upsets the car or simply fall behind in your steering you can crash regardless of whether you're headed straight, turning, etc.
It's not just the super high power cars either... the 370Z has enough power to lose control in a straight line if the driver doesn't know what he's doing.