How to learn to drive (well)?

[Fidhle007]

E30 faster than an Ariel Atom. Suuuuuuuuuure...

[mikejungle]

so what exactly happens once you pay for autox?

you get to drive around on a track and practice? How will I know whether what I'm doing is right or wrong?

are there any requirements?

[nando]

so what exactly happens once you pay for autox?

you get to drive around on a track and practice? How will I know whether what I'm doing is right or wrong?

are there any requirements?

You will know how much you suck when you get your ass handed to you by a 19 year old girl in a Kia Rio.

requirements vary by club - generally, no massive fluid leaks, two throttle return springs (no sticky throttles), solid brakes, solid wheel bearings, battery tie down, good tires (meaning no chords showing), and all the crap cleaned out of your car. if you think you're fuh-raze, take the spare out of your trunk - but as a beginner, i wouldn't waste my time and effort. pump your tires up 3-4 psi, focus on getting the course right (rather than trying to be fast) and have fun.

[mikejungle]

sweet. thanks.

i found this site:

http://www.turnfast.com/tech_driving/driving.shtml

I haven't really looked through it yet, but I've been reading up on shift techniques, as i'm still new to that, and I've been learning :T

[nando]

the only shifting you generally need for autox is from 1-2.

[Sean]

Best advice - leave sunny San Diego, and go somewhere with snow. Spend an entire day in a snow covered parking lots with some decent studless snow tires. It will be an eye opening experience.

[Emre]

If you're serious about learning how to drive "properly," start here:

http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Win-Essential-Guide-Driving/dp/0965160009/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207095878&sr=1-4

Best resource I've come across so far. Carroll Smith explains the dynamics of driving better than anyone. If you really understand what's in this book, you'll have a HUGE advantage when you go to your first autocross, car control clinic, or high-performance driving school. You'll get much more out of your time on the track if you already know the theory inside-out.

[-Javier-]

like i said...dicks
how are any of the negative comments based off of anything?
good job e-thugz

seriously, if you guys are gonna continue to be pendejos, close this thread.

i know what you are talking about, i would also like to learn something new in driving, sometimes i think i treat my car toooooooo nice.

[Jesse30]

i know what you are talking about, i would also like to learn something new in driving, sometimes i think i treat my car toooooooo nice.

i agree, its spoiled with a pchop drop and pimpin' rimz.

[-Javier-]

i agree, its spoiled with a pchop drop and pimpin' rimz.

i am changing does rims soon. to something more BMW spec.

[TDE30]

Yeah, get some of those BMW Spec ones. The round ones.

[-Javier-]

Yeah, get some of those BMW Spec ones. The round ones.

ok let stop talking about my rims and get back to topic.

[einstein57]

What was the story behind that? I assume you saw it? I would imagine super sticky tires and some insane offset that some VW guy like to run might make for a nasty combo??? No curbs or anything involved?

its pretty common in mkI and mkII's with stock snowflakes and some race springs. A gutted rabit weighs about 2000lbs. My gti with shocks, springs and the worlds crappiest generic narrow tires will out handle my e30 that has been completely gone through. I'm sure i'd have no problem lifting a tire with some 300 treadwear 205's.

But good tires on a e30 make a big on being able to maintain or recover from a powerslide. Some go cart tracks have a powerslide slick track.

[Snoopy]

If you don't already know how to do this stuff I have no idea why you exist

[eric (^__^)]

I actually like your car.

t: javier