Now I get what all the fuss is about
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Finally!
I've had my mx5 since march, using it fairly often for some routine journeys but often just going out for the odd hoon.
Up until now, I'd not enjoyed it. I was scared to push the car on the public road and was generally underwhelmed. I'd started to wonder why so many on here see it as such a good entry to RWD motoring. At one low point I even wondered if I was a proper petrol head.
Then..... On Monday I spent the day on a car limits day at north Weald airfield. The day starts with a high speed corner and you finding your feet and trying to see how fast you can take the corner in the car.
After this its on to intentionally encouraging oversteer on said corner and seeing if you can catch the slide. Many spins later I got the hang of it.
After this we then learnt that the same corner can be taken much faster and turn in improved with use of the brakes, I found this very confidence inspiring.
Lastly, we put all this into action on a mini circuit.
So, now I've explored the cars' limits in a safe environment with massive run off areas I now have ultimate confidence in my ability in it on the road!
If anyone out there feels underwhelmed by their car or driving abilities, get some track time! I now have a driving smile back on my face again!!
I've had my mx5 since march, using it fairly often for some routine journeys but often just going out for the odd hoon.
Up until now, I'd not enjoyed it. I was scared to push the car on the public road and was generally underwhelmed. I'd started to wonder why so many on here see it as such a good entry to RWD motoring. At one low point I even wondered if I was a proper petrol head.
Then..... On Monday I spent the day on a car limits day at north Weald airfield. The day starts with a high speed corner and you finding your feet and trying to see how fast you can take the corner in the car.
After this its on to intentionally encouraging oversteer on said corner and seeing if you can catch the slide. Many spins later I got the hang of it.
After this we then learnt that the same corner can be taken much faster and turn in improved with use of the brakes, I found this very confidence inspiring.
Lastly, we put all this into action on a mini circuit.
So, now I've explored the cars' limits in a safe environment with massive run off areas I now have ultimate confidence in my ability in it on the road!
If anyone out there feels underwhelmed by their car or driving abilities, get some track time! I now have a driving smile back on my face again!!
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