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07-26-2016, 01:31 AM | #15 | |
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Prius tires are actually good for that exact reason |
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I have only had this car for a month, I've put no performance mods on it, nothing but a better head unit (and cup holders that were missing). My goal was to save up money for safety gear and to take a couple high speed performance driving classes (need two before you can go out alone on track days I think) at PIR, then go for an occasional track day once I had any kind of talent. So, I completely agree with you! I just have been having fun with all traction nannies off, but that morning I must have been just out of my mind. Completely juvenile, dangerous, and not "me." From now on, traction control stays on at all times. And I will not act like a freakin' 19 year old. You know the worst part? I wrote my deductible check, yeah, it would have been enough for my performance driving classes. Ironic. All we know is.... He's called The Stig |
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07-26-2016, 04:39 AM | #17 |
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When I was on the Prius tires I wasn't getting enough feedback and found I didn't get enough warning before things let go. I had a couple of near misses. So, I started looking for ways to get more feedback. I put in some bushing inserts and started doing what I could to become smoother, but it wasn't working. The bushing inserts helped, but I still found the back end came out unpredictably, no matter how smooth I was. Putting better tires on it made a world of difference. Yes, there was more grip, but it was easier to manage.
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Rce yellows and better tires and alignment would help a lot. Suggestion to go to a track day/hpde or skid pad to learn/practice. |
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07-26-2016, 05:19 AM | #19 | |
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Who knows, maybe even more classes! I like to learn. Do you @swarb? All we know is.... He's called The Stig |
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Yep, I learn every day. I learn from other's mistakes. Some people learn the hard way. Also suggestion to get some good brake pads and fresh/better brake fluid before you hit the track. |
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07-26-2016, 05:54 AM | #21 | |
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Like Clarkson said when he reviewed the car, that's the beauty of the Prius tires - you're going so slow that if you make a mess of things and are headed for a tree, you can simply open the door and get out.
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07-26-2016, 12:27 PM | #23 | |
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- Douglas Adams Best of luck and enjoy the seat time! |
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Lol All we know is.... He's called The Stig |
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The problem most people have is they don't understand how much they don't know about car control. Dip your toes in and you're not going to turn into a hero driver overnight, but you will begin to understand just how much you don't know. This knowledge alone will generate some respect for the car and probably save your butt next time. So I would encourage you to get out there and not just watch, but participate the first time whether it's autocross or a track day. You've even got people willing to help show you the way. Go make it happen. |
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Am I reading this wrong, or did you just call me a complete fool for getting the back end out in a stock frs?
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07-27-2016, 06:13 PM | #28 | |
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My intent is that you and OP appear to think you know better than Toyota's engineers, Subarus engineers, experienced and respected journalists, racing drivers, enthusiasts, tuning and aftermarket companies, and a huge chunk of trusted drivers education and training materials by blaming the tires for the behavior you experienced. Yes it's possible to get the ass end out in a stock 86, I did it many times myself. The key there is "I did it", not the tires, not the road conditions, not the suspension design: me. The nut behind the wheel is in full control, placing blame elsewhere is dumb. Sure the car can be improved, but to imply there's something dangerous or wrong with the car in stock form is foolishness imo. |
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