How to learn to drive (well)?

[TDE30]

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

[-Javier-]

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

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

[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-]

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.

[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.

[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.

[nando]

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

[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]

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]

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?

[Fidhle007]

E30 faster than an Ariel Atom. Suuuuuuuuuure...

[808BMW]

Well even though autocrossing is low speed and meant to be as safe as possible, it is still racing and shit can happen.

Try to talk to the other drivers and ask for tips and stuff, most of the guys I meet are really friendly and always willing to talk technique.
I started autocrossing after having my e30 for about 4.5 years so I already had a pretty good feel for my car, its a good place to really push the limit. And beating evo's/sti's/elises/ferraris in your e30 becomes fun...
Until you lose to a busted old crx or hatchback (or maybe even a pink miata)

Next month I'm hunting an ariel atom that someone local supposedly bought :evil:

[Kate325is]

Just watch Tokyo Drift over and over.

[george graves]

A guy in the local car club managed get his MK1 Rabbit to OVERSTEER then proceeded to roll the car.

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?

[AndrewBird]

low speed enough that you're not going to screw anything up when you lose it.

Not necessarily true. A guy in the local car club managed get his MK1 Rabbit to OVERSTEER then proceeded to roll the car. Drove the thing home afterwards, but it was totaled.

I will add to read about vehicle dynamics. Learn as much as you can about handle and how cars react to different situations. Basically, the learn the mechanics of handling before trying anything.