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An interesting thread over on the Soltice side has me thinking and looking for input.
Quickly summarizing, a driver reacted incorrectly when he realized he took a high speed turn too fast.
Downshifting mid-turn, the back end broke free, sending him "spinning like a top".
It's been a few years since I drove either RWD or standard transmission,
and doubt I could ever claim to be a great driver.
Yes, don't downshift in the middle of a turn, but when you get in a jam, you react.
Thoughts, comments, advice?
I can only think of working up to feeling the car out.
Sounds good, but I don't expect to hot rod around town, and doubt the local sheriff would oblige.
Not looking for "kill stories", or road racing escapades,
but hope the experience among you could help keep myself, and possibly others, out of trouble.
How should one approach learning a new car with such different characteristics?
Keep in mind, I presently drive a Saturn.....
Quickly summarizing, a driver reacted incorrectly when he realized he took a high speed turn too fast.
Downshifting mid-turn, the back end broke free, sending him "spinning like a top".
It's been a few years since I drove either RWD or standard transmission,
and doubt I could ever claim to be a great driver.
Yes, don't downshift in the middle of a turn, but when you get in a jam, you react.
Thoughts, comments, advice?
I can only think of working up to feeling the car out.
Sounds good, but I don't expect to hot rod around town, and doubt the local sheriff would oblige.
Not looking for "kill stories", or road racing escapades,
but hope the experience among you could help keep myself, and possibly others, out of trouble.
How should one approach learning a new car with such different characteristics?
Keep in mind, I presently drive a Saturn.....