Which course for new VXT driver?
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I currently drive a 1.6 Focus hatchback...but soon I will be picking up a VX220 Turbo.
Obviously, going to a rear wheel drive, mid engined car with a lot more power than I'm used to will take a bit of getting used to so I was wondering what course would be best to go on?
Do you have to use your own car?
Obviously, going to a rear wheel drive, mid engined car with a lot more power than I'm used to will take a bit of getting used to so I was wondering what course would be best to go on?
Do you have to use your own car?
Look at a recent thread on this which gives a number of links:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
From the mention of using a different car, you are obviously thinking of limit handling rather than road driving. For limit handling, Don Palmer at Bruntingthorpe and Andy Walsh at North Weald are strongly recommended. With either one, you can use a hired Elise instead of your own car, but it is very expensive.
However, particularly if you want to enjoy a fast car on the road, please do seriously consider a course which incorporates road driving skills as well as some limit handling. For this, Hugh Noblett (and his other instructors) of Cadence is strongly recommended.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
From the mention of using a different car, you are obviously thinking of limit handling rather than road driving. For limit handling, Don Palmer at Bruntingthorpe and Andy Walsh at North Weald are strongly recommended. With either one, you can use a hired Elise instead of your own car, but it is very expensive.
However, particularly if you want to enjoy a fast car on the road, please do seriously consider a course which incorporates road driving skills as well as some limit handling. For this, Hugh Noblett (and his other instructors) of Cadence is strongly recommended.
If you don't already know:
www.vx220.org.uk will help.
I would echo recomm. for Andy Walsh - use your own car so you know how it will work. You don't use much rubber and there's nothing to hit.
Please just be very smooth with any input, especially throttle in the wet. It's getting to the "I lost it doing 20mph on diesel" thread season on vx220.org
I'd certainly look at Cadence, or if money is tight, IAM/RoADAR too.
www.vx220.org.uk will help.
I would echo recomm. for Andy Walsh - use your own car so you know how it will work. You don't use much rubber and there's nothing to hit.
Please just be very smooth with any input, especially throttle in the wet. It's getting to the "I lost it doing 20mph on diesel" thread season on vx220.org
I'd certainly look at Cadence, or if money is tight, IAM/RoADAR too.
snozzberry said:
I currently drive a 1.6 Focus hatchback...but soon I will be picking up a VX220 Turbo.
Obviously, going to a rear wheel drive, mid engined car with a lot more power than I'm used to will take a bit of getting used to so I was wondering what course would be best to go on?
Do you have to use your own car?
Yes, follow advice given above.Obviously, going to a rear wheel drive, mid engined car with a lot more power than I'm used to will take a bit of getting used to so I was wondering what course would be best to go on?
Do you have to use your own car?
Always remember though, that there is an inbuilt traction control.
Your right foot.
It is that simple.
Based on my personal experience of numerous courses, I would recommend a combined road and track course from Cadence as the Number 1 choice 
You'll love it!!
Despite liking the track (see my profile) I wouldn't recommend a course that's solely track-based, because it can get you into grave trouble on the road
Alternatively, phone Julian at www.ridedrive.co.uk who also do excellent combined road and track courses. I've done car and bike courses with RideDrive and they've always been superb. E.g. see RideDrive's Advanced Handling Skills day: www.ridedrive.co.uk/do-hp-s03pm.htm
I'd really encourage you to invest in a 1-2 day course with the likes of Cadence or RideDrive. (If you can afford it, 2 days would be ideal.) Your driving will be transformed and you'll absolutely love it 
Hope this helps, but please don't hesitate to post any queries as I've done many of the courses, so can compare based on personal experience.
Enjoy!
You'll love it!!Vaux said:
use your own car so you know how it will work ...
I'd certainly look at Cadence, or if money is tight, IAM/RoADAR too.
Good advice; I second all of that.I'd certainly look at Cadence, or if money is tight, IAM/RoADAR too.
Despite liking the track (see my profile) I wouldn't recommend a course that's solely track-based, because it can get you into grave trouble on the road
Alternatively, phone Julian at www.ridedrive.co.uk who also do excellent combined road and track courses. I've done car and bike courses with RideDrive and they've always been superb. E.g. see RideDrive's Advanced Handling Skills day: www.ridedrive.co.uk/do-hp-s03pm.htmI'd really encourage you to invest in a 1-2 day course with the likes of Cadence or RideDrive. (If you can afford it, 2 days would be ideal.) Your driving will be transformed
and you'll absolutely love it Hope this helps, but please don't hesitate to post any queries as I've done many of the courses, so can compare based on personal experience.
Enjoy!
Edited by SVS on Saturday 20th October 15:40
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