S2000 wrapped up in Andover
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Any powerful RWD will come off in the wet if you don't drive it properly (tvr, s2000, m3 etc. etc.).
Like a TVR, the s2000 doesn't have namby pamby traction control, stability control etc. It demands respect to drive it hard in the wet (and that's why it's so rewarding). If you want something that demands less driving skill then get an FWD/AWD with all the traction/stability controls on offer (yawn )
The newer (post MY02) s2000 had the suspension tweaked. This made it slightly easier to drive and a little softer. The pre-02's will be faster round a track though and are more 'dedicated'. Having said this, you'd hardly notice the difference between the two in most conditions.
Tyres also play a large factor. If it's wet and your rears are worn, it will slide around (great fun )
Ultimately, drivers crash cars, not the other way round.
Like a TVR, the s2000 doesn't have namby pamby traction control, stability control etc. It demands respect to drive it hard in the wet (and that's why it's so rewarding). If you want something that demands less driving skill then get an FWD/AWD with all the traction/stability controls on offer (yawn )
The newer (post MY02) s2000 had the suspension tweaked. This made it slightly easier to drive and a little softer. The pre-02's will be faster round a track though and are more 'dedicated'. Having said this, you'd hardly notice the difference between the two in most conditions.
Tyres also play a large factor. If it's wet and your rears are worn, it will slide around (great fun )
Ultimately, drivers crash cars, not the other way round.
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>>> Any powerful RWD will come off in the wet if you don't drive it properly (tvr, s2000, m3 etc. etc.). <<<
Better not tell beemer drivers that ..... that's classified info man ....
Ultimate driving experience and all that .... gimme good old torque steer any rainy day ....
Better not tell beemer drivers that ..... that's classified info man ....
Ultimate driving experience and all that .... gimme good old torque steer any rainy day ....
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""Ultimate driving experience and all that .... gimme good old torque steer any rainy day ....""
Torque steer's nothing to do with traction,its purely wind up in the transmission - usually undersized drive shafts..
Most "Binned" S2000's are down to backing off the throttle mid corner, which can be like pulling on the handbrake..
Torque steer's nothing to do with traction,its purely wind up in the transmission - usually undersized drive shafts..
Most "Binned" S2000's are down to backing off the throttle mid corner, which can be like pulling on the handbrake..
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I adore our S2000 it is every bit as much fun as my M3 and the engine is just stunning & economical Powerstation fitted Bilsteins to our car and it handles brilliantly
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