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Originally Posted by FNCrazy
I didn't take it as a dig, no worries. Nothing but truth. In reality, I've driven some pretty exotic cars in some great places, but that doesn't mean I'm incredibly talented by any means.
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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Good on you for wanting safety gear. For getting your feet wet, you're fine with a helmet plus upgraded pads and fluid, plus trackday insurance from Lockton. If you go to an autocross you don't even need to upgrade the pads/fluid or bother with trackday insurance, and they might have loaner helmets.
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.