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Old 09-14-2008, 12:05 AM
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So i searched around and couldnt find a post to what i was looking for. I would like to know for roads that are curved a little bit how fast could you go before loosing control. I dont want to go out and test it, i am just curious so i know when i should slow down or not.( i know that sounds kinda stupid but i wanna know the max) I noticed the other thread which was "How Fast have you gone", this can be similar in a way except i was wondering about roads that are like these (dont pay attention to how the road opens up and becomes staright toward the end just imagine if the road was eactly like that in the front with alittle curve):

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QOJx29EeSAY/SA...s/DSCN3394.JPG


just wondering what the Z can really handle also for corner too. whenever i am going a little fast i am afraid that the car might slide or drift and then i would loose control

thanks
Old 09-14-2008, 12:13 AM
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Might want to post a link that works.

But to answer your question... It's a question that cannot be answered in this forum. Different drivers have different skill levels. It's about as pointless as the "how much do you pay for insurance" threads.
Old 09-14-2008, 12:16 AM
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There are so many variables involved as to make this question completely unanswerable.

Tires
Road surface
Angle
Bank
Driver ability

etc.
Old 09-14-2008, 12:18 AM
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^ Agreed.

Giving you an arbitrary number will not answer your question.

It will depend largely on road conditions, suspension settings, tyre-wear and how you take the corner.
Old 09-14-2008, 12:22 AM
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ahh sorry about the link it was working before..

hmm well what can i do to become a more skilled driver then in order to know what to do in these kind of situations...

im just a cautious driver
Old 09-14-2008, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by gennosuke1
ahh sorry about the link it was working before..

hmm well what can i do to become a more skilled driver then in order to know what to do in these kind of situations...

im just a cautious driver
Go do some autox's...
Old 09-14-2008, 12:41 AM
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the kind of roads im talking about are anywhere from 20 -50 degrees
Old 09-14-2008, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by HDPD350Z
Go do some autox's...

is that some type of coarse or area you can test your car out at?

sorry kinda new to these things ahah
Old 09-14-2008, 01:51 AM
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Is track nearby? Perhaps you can go with some friends.

Practice in a safe environment and you will soon find out the limits of the car and you.
Old 09-14-2008, 04:08 AM
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Really?...are we serious?
Old 09-14-2008, 05:35 AM
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I would say 120 easy...probably 140 but you want to be on the safe side.



now get out there and give it a try. Let us know how it flips,errr i mean, turns out for ya.
Old 09-14-2008, 05:54 AM
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You first, then let us all know!
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88 mph. Then all hell breaks loose.
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Find a local track to test out the limits of the car. Please dont do it on public roads. Especially since you sound like you just recently acquired your license.

Where are you from?
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[QUOTE=drivenCSZ]I would say 120 easy...probably 140 but you want to be on the safe side.QUOTE]

I typically enter every corner no more than 126 – 132. Advising him 140 mph is reckless. You should receive a temporary ban……
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Originally Posted by drinkingmymilk
88 mph. Then all hell breaks loose.
Old 09-14-2008, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by gennosuke1

just wondering what the Z can really handle also for corner too. whenever i am going a little fast i am afraid that the car might slide or drift and then i would loose control

thanks
www.scca.com or go to an HPDE event and find out for yourself while in a nice controlled enviorment. There are plenty of tracks in the US , you should put your state/maybe even city and we can better help you find one.
Old 09-14-2008, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by camaro194
Find a local track to test out the limits of the car. Please dont do it on public roads. Especially since you sound like you just recently acquired your license.

Where are you from?

no i had been driving a differnt type of car before i could afford this kind of car (honda and volvo)

when i first test drove that car it was something wayyyy diifferent ahah

well thanks for some of the useful help like track and not idiots that ask me to tell them when the car flips..

hmm maybe a professional driver? lol
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oh and of course i dont do it when there are other cars around it was empty road..


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