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First rain today in along while. Knew that the roads would be very slippy but due to lack of organisation on my part had no option but to use the Elise.
Couldn't believe the diffence in my driving since I got the car.
When I first got her I was all over the place in the wet and more by luck than judgement survived a few 'moments'. Today was so different - I think the 4k miles I've done since having the car have changed my driving style. My inputs must be far less agressive (and I always thought I was a sympathetic driver!) and I must have much more sensitivity to what the car is telling me. Felt so much safer than it used to - just have to careful not to get over-confident.
So, thanks for all the tips and advice I've picked up off here and I'll deffo get some training (before anyone reminds me
), all I have to do is find some time.
Couldn't believe the diffence in my driving since I got the car.
When I first got her I was all over the place in the wet and more by luck than judgement survived a few 'moments'. Today was so different - I think the 4k miles I've done since having the car have changed my driving style. My inputs must be far less agressive (and I always thought I was a sympathetic driver!) and I must have much more sensitivity to what the car is telling me. Felt so much safer than it used to - just have to careful not to get over-confident.
So, thanks for all the tips and advice I've picked up off here and I'll deffo get some training (before anyone reminds me
), all I have to do is find some time.
My tip for driving in the wet is: don't try and keep up with a woman who overtakes you on a country road in her nissan Micra! Nissan Micra wins every time!
I thought I was a good driver, I've done track days, I've done a sprint day and beat off TVRs. Not a nissan micra in the wet though, oh no.
I'm selling the Elsie and getting a nice 1.1L Micra, in red, with a kiddie seat in the back...
I thought I was a good driver, I've done track days, I've done a sprint day and beat off TVRs. Not a nissan micra in the wet though, oh no.
I'm selling the Elsie and getting a nice 1.1L Micra, in red, with a kiddie seat in the back...
Last week, while going to the Nurburgring, we were 4 exige/elise to follow our dealer in a french diesel van with a trail (with a 240 cup on it)(For pic look at my profile).
The weather was really poor, raining, and it was night. We took the B roads in the forest.
We were all on A048 (not the van
)
Let me tell you we had to struggle to follow him. It was possible but with concentration, I mean lots on feeling and input from the car
I discovered/confirmed that :
finally the A 048 are not SO bad.
Rain is definitively a pain if you need to follow someone (especially a good driver whatever the car/truck)
Lights are very poor on the elise
Conclusion: If you believe your are driving like God in the rain in the elise/Yokohama, it does not mean you will be faster than Mister X in a Y car with bicycle tyres.
The weather was really poor, raining, and it was night. We took the B roads in the forest.
We were all on A048 (not the van
) Let me tell you we had to struggle to follow him. It was possible but with concentration, I mean lots on feeling and input from the car
I discovered/confirmed that :
finally the A 048 are not SO bad.
Rain is definitively a pain if you need to follow someone (especially a good driver whatever the car/truck)
Lights are very poor on the elise
Conclusion: If you believe your are driving like God in the rain in the elise/Yokohama, it does not mean you will be faster than Mister X in a Y car with bicycle tyres.
Tips? Simple, drive like you SHOULD in any car.
All inputs should be measured and smooth. Don't yank the wheel, don't stamp on the gas, don't hit the brakes too hard etc. Brake in a straight line before you enter a corner, don't lift off at speed on a bend... all these things you will know if you've read up on RWD cars, they are epecially important in the Elise due to its weight distribution and short wheelbase.
Especially don't pin it coming off any bends or roundabouts, be more aware of the road conditions, camber etc. and consider what that will do to the balance of the car.
All inputs should be measured and smooth. Don't yank the wheel, don't stamp on the gas, don't hit the brakes too hard etc. Brake in a straight line before you enter a corner, don't lift off at speed on a bend... all these things you will know if you've read up on RWD cars, they are epecially important in the Elise due to its weight distribution and short wheelbase.
Especially don't pin it coming off any bends or roundabouts, be more aware of the road conditions, camber etc. and consider what that will do to the balance of the car.
S Works said:
Tips? Simple, drive like you SHOULD in any car.
All inputs should be measured and smooth. Don't yank the wheel, don't stamp on the gas, don't hit the brakes too hard etc. Brake in a straight line before you enter a corner, don't lift off at speed on a bend... all these things you will know if you've read up on RWD cars, they are epecially important in the Elise due to its weight distribution and short wheelbase.
Especially don't pin it coming off any bends or roundabouts, be more aware of the road conditions, camber etc. and consider what that will do to the balance of the car.
Nah, None of that fancy driving bosh! You can do what you want is a Red Nissan Micra. You can go into a corner twice as fast as in the dry while talking on the phone, changing your kiddes nappy and having an argument with your other half and Michael Schumacer wouldnt be able to catch you. I'm telling ya, Micra, It's the future...
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