losing control of Z (tail whip?)
10-05-2008, 09:40 PM
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losing control of Z (tail whip?)
Hey, I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there is a big difference between the Z's with LSD and TC options on them, and ones without.
I have a base 08 and is pretty much optionless. I've put almost 1000 miles on it so far
Anyway, I was driving it last night with my friend, and of course my dumbass turned the music up a little too much. I accelerated out of a turn and revved it up to about 6k (it got there really fast, I usually don't rev my car past 3k since I havent broken it in) anyway, the tail whipped to the side and I nearly lost control of the car. I regained control after a couple of whips to the left and right, it was pretty scary.
I had a 98 eclipse RS before this, so it's a BIG power increase for me that I'm not quite used to yet. So I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice for this, am I pretty much screwed without LSD and TC?
I have a base 08 and is pretty much optionless. I've put almost 1000 miles on it so far
Anyway, I was driving it last night with my friend, and of course my dumbass turned the music up a little too much. I accelerated out of a turn and revved it up to about 6k (it got there really fast, I usually don't rev my car past 3k since I havent broken it in) anyway, the tail whipped to the side and I nearly lost control of the car. I regained control after a couple of whips to the left and right, it was pretty scary. I had a 98 eclipse RS before this, so it's a BIG power increase for me that I'm not quite used to yet. So I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice for this, am I pretty much screwed without LSD and TC?
10-05-2008, 11:41 PM
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I want to say that if you had to whip left then right your foot was still on the gas. I have done this a few times, though I knew what was going to happen. Fighting it by slightly gasin it, with countersteer is retarded on public roads. Your not screwed just keep learning/loving/feeling that car of yours...
10-06-2008, 01:20 AM
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Well i have an 06 base and the only times i have lost control or shall i say broken traction is when i wanted to do it. Just cause you dont have and LSD or TC doesnt mean your screwed, just learn to drive what you got.
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10-06-2008, 02:54 AM
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3.5ltr rwd, revved at 6k, what do u expect? u gun it on an turn, of course that sexy *** would shake.
happens a lot whenever you have the traction control off - with or w/o the standard viscous LSD. just be easy on the throttle especially when making a U-turn on a smooth road . . . unless you wanna show-off or somthin. hehe!
+1 on kingbaby's post btw.
happens a lot whenever you have the traction control off - with or w/o the standard viscous LSD. just be easy on the throttle especially when making a U-turn on a smooth road . . . unless you wanna show-off or somthin. hehe!
+1 on kingbaby's post btw.
10-06-2008, 05:31 AM
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take your car to an Autox...it will help you learn your car in a controlled environment.
I personally find the Z incredibly easy to control. but since your coming from FWD, you have much to learn about how Real cars (RWD) handle.
I personally find the Z incredibly easy to control. but since your coming from FWD, you have much to learn about how Real cars (RWD) handle.
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10-06-2008, 06:24 AM
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Well i solved this with Volk SF Challenges 19By 10.5 in the back... with some stretched rubber on it but if you dont feel like spending 5k on all that i would say..... watch what you do
10-06-2008, 07:34 AM
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turn the stereo down if you plan on 'gettin on it' as hearing the rev helps with controlling the throttle... I've done the same thing after forgetting I turned the tcs system off.
10-06-2008, 08:36 AM
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Consider yourself lucky. Usually these threads are posted by 17 year olds blaming a the car for mysteriously losing control and slamming into the nearest vehicle. Your not 17 are you?
10-06-2008, 08:48 AM
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10-06-2008, 09:01 AM
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ive only had the car go outside ways on me when i knew it would for the most part.im a base own... its never scared or surprsed me... u just know in the rain its gonna happen if u give it some gas... but ive driving 2 other rwd cars besides this Z... none with as much power but still. o mine always only kicks out to the passanger side never the other way. and im sure its the same with u so if its gonna do it its always gonna be like that.
