Fishtailed today, Howcome??
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Thank You for the good advice and knowledge. Probably one of the quickest cars I've experienced was a '72 vette that my sister owned. It was superfast but didn't seem tricky to handle. Maybe because it was alot lower to the ground or dare I say handled better?? You are right, I did just have a FWD Celica so maybe I do just have to get use to the RWD. What's the deal w/ the TCS button? Is it traction control? And should I keep it on all the time or what??
Definitely as one of the other guys has said, if your zed has the standard Potenza RE040's, be careful in the wet until you get to know the car and best advice ditch the RE040's.
Good to have another girl around to hassle these guys anyway. Welcome.
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Originally Posted by andee
Thank You for the good advice and knowledge. Probably one of the quickest cars I've experienced was a '72 vette that my sister owned. It was superfast but didn't seem tricky to handle. Maybe because it was alot lower to the ground or dare I say handled better?? You are right, I did just have a FWD Celica so maybe I do just have to get use to the RWD. What's the deal w/ the TCS button? Is it traction control? And should I keep it on all the time or what??
Did you not check it out before you bought it. And I think you are blonde, not brunette. I call BS.
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Did you not check it out before you bought it. And I think you are blonde, not brunette. I call BS.
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Thanks Bronzee, Potenza's? Is that what kind of tires come stock w/ a 350? Mine has Federal's on it which I never heard of. Have you? If so,who makes them and are they any good? They are absolutely brand new so I'm not about to change them unless I find out they really s**k. And I don't have a manual yet, that's how I ended up on this ***** board. Ooops, I'll be nice., had to give a little bit back to you guys!!
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Originally Posted by andee
Thanks Bronzee, Potenza's? Is that what kind of tires come stock w/ a 350? Mine has Federal's on it which I never heard of. Have you? If so,who makes them and are they any good? They are absolutely brand new so I'm not about to change them unless I find out they really s**k. And I don't have a manual yet, that's how I ended up on this ***** board. Ooops, I'll be nice., had to give a little bit back to you guys!!
Personally I wouldn't have Federals, but that's just me, I drive my zed pretty hard. Get your wear out of them, then flick for something a bit more suitable. But then that also depends on your style of driving and how hard you drive.
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AAAHHH, Hello, Whiplash, I never had a car, high performance or not, lose control going around a turn from a dead stop at 15-20 MPH! And that's why it threw me off a little. Can you fathom that??
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Originally Posted by whip24lash
Man or woman, don't be suprised with the response you get from asking what you asked. I doubt you've driven many fast cars based on you're inquiry, but good luck in you're new ventures.
, but andee is obviously reasonably new to the rear wheel sports car thing. We all have to learn sometimes, even if it means asking questions that others may flame you for.
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What company makes Federal tires?? Are they cheap, expensive or average. What kind do you have on your car?? I mean as long as they are decent and safe for now I'll probably keep them. I'm really not out to impress anyone. Just have some fun drivng.
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AAAHHH, Hello, Whiplash, I never had a car, high performance or not, lose control going around a turn from a dead stop at 15-20 MPH! And that's why it threw me off a little. Can you fathom that??
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I was making a right turn today, I gave the car gas, not alot, I really wasn't trying to get on it, and as I finished the turn, the back of the car swerved in the opposite direction, you know-fishtailed. The guy who inspected it today said it's because of the rear wheel drive and because it was wet. Rained all day long in n.y. today. Any theories on this???
little hint: THE THROTTLE IS NOT A BINARY DEVICE / SWITCH
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
HOLY SHI'ITE
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Originally Posted by andee
I was making a right turn today, I gave the car gas, not alot, I really wasn't trying to get on it, and as I finished the turn, the back of the car swerved in the opposite direction, you know-fishtailed. The guy who inspected it today said it's because of the rear wheel drive and because it was wet. Rained all day long in n.y. today. Any theories on this???
you paid to have the car inspected because you didn't know it was RWD and when trying to accelerate moderately in the rain during a turn would kick out the back end?
You should be jailed for paying someone to tell you this.
Originally Posted by enthuZast
watch out for these vultures. keep your TCS on. be careful in the rain.
DO NOT RELY ON TCS/VDC TO SAVE YOU! BE PROACTIVE AND SMART, AND DON'T DRIVE LIKE A JACKARSE!
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No, I knew it was RWD. And I had it inspected because it's 4 days old and my insurance co. ordered me to. One has nothing to do w/ the other! I,ve driven many other cars, and never had that happen. So I did'nt fully understand what RWD means,.. I wonder how you would do on the beauty board?? Lighten up!!!