Question about cornering...

Infidel

I don't know if this is the correct section to post the thread but here it goes. I have a '13 base with the sport package. I'm a complete newbee with this car so please excuse me if I don't describe my situation the way it should be laid down. When I go into a corner at a high rate of speed the back of the car seems to 'slide' a little bit. Is this what they call 'roll' ? Is it the LSD not reacting the way it should ? I thought I read that the car pulls a full g on the skid pad, however, this definitely shakes my confidence in the car's ability to be thrown into a corner. Once again, please excuse me for my inability to describe the situation.

122554

From your post, I would suggest a driver's training course. You'll learn all kind of things you'll never know by google.

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Waiz

I really hope this is a question about track driving

How fast are we talking? Springs/sways/better tires all enhance your cornering ability

Infidel

Wow....you're missing the meat of the question I guess, I knew my description would confuse. No, I'm not street racing. No, I don't need driving lessons. When I go into a corner with some speed the rear of the car seems to slip a little bit or slides and then it catches and then rounds the corner like it should. I'm 44 years old and I'm a LEO so street racing or drifting is out of the question for me. I'm trying to figure out if this is normal and if I need to upgrade something.

Japanjay

Could be tires are so new that they need to run they coating off them? Could be the way the asphalt is made in FL? If it is made like it was in Okinawa, super slippery. Could be you are use to driving the B&W and now being in a car that is more sport oriented it feels different? Is this the same speed that the B&W can do and not have the same problem? I think that might give some sort of cmoparision, because if the B&W can do it then the Z you have, will do it better hands down. And if it is not then speed for sure is ruled out.

Infidel

I'll try to pay more attention to the speed, I usually keep my eyes on the road.

bdavis89

If there is a bump, manhole, or something in the road the rear can jump and get unsettled in a turn. Or it could be over-steer depending on your speed and how much gas you're putting down. Anything else is beyond my knowledge

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Infidel

I have never driven a BMW and really don't have the money for a new one. I have a little over 1K on the car now. It's not something I do every day, I think I've got it to do it 3 times now. I thought it may be the tires but when do they officially break in? First time it happened was after about 400 miles. I drive home from work sometimes and it's still dark (early morning) and I'll go into a corner with some throttle when nobody is around. I keep thinking it may be the LSD not working correctly.

m4a1mustang

Tires should be good to go within 500 miles of normal driving.

Doubt it's LSD. Might be VDC if you're "throwing" the car into the corner. Smooth inputs.

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blackcherry20

Newb here too (or I was last year)...I know what you are talking about and I think it is like Waizz said, sway and roll on the back end. Feels like the car is sliding...I thought mine was "sliding" too but hubby said it was just "roll"...hope this helps.

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m4a1mustang

You don't "throw" a car into a corner. I agree with the poster that recommended a training course.

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Infidel

OK...I take that term back. No training needed. It's NOT something I'm doing wrong.

m4a1mustang

If you are "throwing" the car into a corner it could very well be something you're doing wrong... i.e. not being smooth.

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Tazicon

But it is, you have not learned your car yet.

Edit to not come across like an a**:

A Z is not like most cars, it will slide out on the rear if you are pushing too hard and not hitting corners correctly......for a Z. My G handles totally different and probably because of the longer wheel base. I am 48 and it has taken a while to learn this little hot rod but once you learn it you will understand how to get it to corner. Also if you have the stock tires on still, they suck for the Z. My Cayman handles totally different as well. Different cars will handle different ways. learn you car.

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diddy535

Are you leaving the VDC on? Because it sounds like its kicking in.

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