Wet Weather

[benm]

Well yesterday was the first day of full wet weather driving for me in my car since ive had it. (Almost 3mths)

I think in the future i might just walk/ride to work (5km).

Driving my old car i knew the limits of how hard i could push before wheels would slide and brakes would lockup. In this car (R33 GTS-T) I dont.

* 90 Degree corners are near impossible under any accelleration.

* My mats get dirty

* Pedals are slippery and squeaky (can anyone recommend a good set of legal pedals for rubber soled shoes?)

On a good note, i cant use turbo or drive fast so im saving heaps of fuel.

[Tosh]

yeh in my car you may as well be driving on ice if it comes on boost. off boost it's fine though You just gotta know to expect the odd step-out when going round corner's etc... and be prepared for it

on a side note I'm really glad the rain's arrived so that the bushfires can be put out. I'm sure the people who almost lost their homes are very thankful as well very good news

[two40]

Originally posted by benm

* 90 Degree corners are near impossible under any accelleration.

no offence meant but...

don't you think that you might be over reacting there. well, it's either that or you can't drive:rolleyes:

i found wet wether driving to be one of the more exciting things about owning a rwd. sure it's dangerous and you can slide out easy but it's damned fun

[XrSiSt]

Originally posted by ONARUN

sure it's dangerous and you can slide out easy but it's damned fun

Im in both boats for this...

Jumping for a N/A car into a turbo RWD is so much different.

The driving styles are totally different... Usually u would have to

give it some gas around the corners in the N/A so not knowing

what to expect in the sky you would do the same..give it some

gas...heehhea. i bet u got a big fright benm not expecting it..

and yes it is fun in wet.. u get to know u'r tyre limits and how

you car reacts once traction breaks loose...

[benm]

Exactly....

I've gone from a N/A 50kw FWD car to a Turbo 192rwkw RWD Car.

The last time their was a light shower of rain (enuff to wet the roads but not enuff for wipers) it brought all the dirt and oil to the surface and some 90 degree corners i literally slid out just turning them (w/o accelleration).

I'd love to go to a track day even just to do 5-10 laps so i can work out the limits of the steering. My old FWD car as u all would expect wasn't the best at cornering so im very cautious with the skyline.

:burnout:

[XrSiSt]

Originally posted by benm

I'd love to go to a track day even just to do 5-10 laps so i can work out the limits of the steering. My old FWD car as u all would expect wasn't the best at cornering so im very cautious with the skyline.

:burnout:

Next thursday.. i'll see you there..

[GTR-80Y]

Eug and me went for a 4am drift session in an industrial area near my house......was dorifto mad! I think eug crapped himself!:lol:

[fatz]

everyone is sydney r the biggest bunch of pussies when the rain starts to fall so dont fell left out

best part is its just me and the national part on these days

just enjoy the rain it is your friend little padwan

pete

[akeenan]

no offence meant but...

etc etc

exactly driving in the wet is fine unless your a bad driver...

Driving my old car i knew the limits of how hard i could push before wheels would slide and brakes would lockup. In this car (R33 GTS-T) I dont.

???? im confused, how do you drive in the wet ?? sorry im confused.

[XrSiSt]

hmm .. hard to explain.. but if u drive a really underpowered

car for many years.. ur driving ability will be adapted to it.. ie..

pedal to the metal all the way... and then all of a sudden u

jump in a hi-po rwd turbocharged car... u'r driving won't

adapt to it straight away...

[Duncan]

Pete, long range forecast from Yahoo,

Thu 19 Dec Scattered T-Storms 25°C 14°C

Looks like your raindance is working so far.

[d0p3y]

Originally posted by GTR-80Y

Eug and me went for a 4am drift session in an industrial area near my house......was dorifto mad! I think eug crapped himself!:lol:

lol

wuss :lol:

[Tooly]

During the rain i switched from the Skyline to a gutless BMW 318. lots different. you can floor it and reef it around corners (in a way that would write off your skyline) and it still wouldn't unstick. its so much fun doing it in the Line' tho. Especially trying to perfect your wet road launching technique

One other thing i've noticed: Why do people seem to tailgate even more in the wet??? it seems like the rain is a signal for every brick-headed tailgater to come out for a drive (just stay off my ass!):shake:

[FLY.11R]

Originally posted by Tooly

One other thing i've noticed: Why do people seem to tailgate even more in the wet??? it seems like the rain is a signal for every brick-headed tailgater to come out for a drive (just stay off my ass!):shake:

DON91E i think they referring to u buddy!

ease up!

hahahahah:D

[XrSiSt]

Donnie is tailgate KING!!