corner with full acceleration

onzedge · 01-18-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

No kidding. Of course it will. Smooth application of power for fast a controlled exit.

sojirovskensi · 01-18-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Please be careful.

Yes, that's why I am practicing at a closed road.
Thanks

sojirovskensi · 01-18-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Isn't that called "drifting"?

It really feels like I am drifting since I have to hold my steering wheel to the opposite direction of the car moving.

Wait, have I just learned drifting without knowing? lol.

sojirovskensi · 01-18-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Masa

Just remember, the stickiest tires, an LSD and best coilovers the world can't compensate for the squishy bag of flesh between the steering wheel and driver seat. Driving technique > any mod you can bolt on to a car.

Need practice and practice.

Z_Girl · 01-18-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sojirovskensi

Z is my first big power RWD and still learning.
Thanks!

You can't learn to drive from a book...but...pick up Secrets of Solo Racing by Henry Watts. The book covers everything from “What is an apex?” to proper lines through various types of corners and the physics behind it all.

Lug · 01-18-2012, 12:05 PM

It's simple

VDC on.....

Driver misakenly turns VDC off....

cossie1600 · 01-18-2012, 01:02 PM

This just sounds bad

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-18-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

remember, it is Rear wheel drive...

Even worse if it was front wheel drive. Uncontrollable torque steer would occur and most likely you'll end up in a wreck. Lol

m4a1mustang · 01-18-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Even worse if it was front wheel drive. Uncontrollable torque steer would occur and most likely you'll end up in a wreck. Lol

At least he'd be able to see where he was going. It's much easier for a newb to get himself killed in a RWD car in a situation like this. Lots of people don't understand the dynamic when you put together RWD, a loss of drive wheel traction, and a corner.

sojirovskensi · 01-18-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

At least he'd be able to see where he was going. It's much easier for a newb to get himself killed in a RWD car in a situation like this. Lots of people don't understand the dynamic when you put together RWD, a loss of drive wheel traction, and a corner.

yea, I was informed to practice at an open space with no other cars, people, or obstacles, and I pulled a couple of runs.
It was worth a try and loved the feeling.
I will never attempt a try at a public road even if I become natural doing it.

gbrettin · 01-18-2012, 02:17 PM

Get a rwd beater, find an icy parking lot, and let the games begin. You can now power slide at low speeds. Problem solved.

You might have one more step. Go way up north.

scottIN · 01-18-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sojirovskensi

It really feels like I am drifting since I have to hold my steering wheel to the opposite direction of the car moving.

Wait, have I just learned drifting without knowing? lol.

Then you're too hot into the corner. It's not your acceleration causing it, it's your entry speed and most likely you're on the brakes with the wheel turned. In too hot>panic>brake while turning>unbalanced car>oversteer.

brucelidat · 01-18-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

It's simple

VDC on.....

Driver misakenly turns VDC off....

brucelidat · 01-18-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

Then you're too hot into the corner. It's not your acceleration causing it, it's your entry speed and most likely you're on the brakes with the wheel turned. In too hot>panic>brake while turning>unbalanced car>oversteer.

Yup, I was going into corners too fast, didn't get enough straight line brake in and lost it while braking/turning a few times. Slow in, fats out, and do your braking straight are good pieces of advice I will remember next track day.

christian370z · 01-18-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

A lot of people don't understand what that means for handling dynamics, though.

Then again, a lot of people don't even know whether their car is front or rear wheel drive to begin with. Like when I saw a guy putting snow chains on the rear wheels of his Corolla...

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