Driving in the wet

[jet86]

It is an insanely predictable car in the wet IMO. First time I had it in the wet I did a reverse entry into a roundabout at about 70kph. Obviously there was nobody around but it was really surprising to see how much control it has when sideways and in the wet. It's fun.

[nix]

Originally Posted by tuckdaddy

They've obviously never "driven" or learned how the car reacts without it on. IMHO traction control off and no nannies is the best way to fully enjoy this car.

Or maybe I've just seen too much Jeremy Clarkson haha.

[Ryan1JZ]

Originally Posted by st162celica

Great, with 3 weeks to go on my 1 year 1 point good behaviour license. So really hoping fines don't come through. Usually when you are told you will get fines in the mail, most times they don't come through.

if you pay the fines after your 1 year 1 point is over, im 99% sure you will be treated as if you have your full licence. vic roads aren't aware of any demerits until the fine is paid.

[st162celica]

Originally Posted by Ryan1JZ

if you pay the fines after your 1 year 1 point is over, im 99% sure you will be treated as if you have your full licence. vic roads aren't aware of any demerits until the fine is paid.

It's used to be like that here. A long while ago. Not anymore. Points are back dated in Nsw.

[Ryan1JZ]

Originally Posted by st162celica

It's used to be like that here. A long while ago. Not anymore. Points are back dated in Nsw.

my bad

[ZZT86]

Originally Posted by RAN94A

id love to have the option of just telling my car where i wanna go during peak hour and read a book or have a nap and do something productive whilst getting there.

but then on the weekend being able to turn it off and go for a burn and drive myself around

Knight Rider !

[Cappuccino]

I am loving this car in the wet! So much fun and not as snappy as my Cappuccino or my Old IS...which makes it easier to predict what its going to do.

[LeftFootBrake]

Originally Posted by st162celica

Yep, self driving cars will happen.

Oh, the tech already exists, it's just the nanny state regulations that'll take time (fortunately): http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/...ving-cars-bill

[RAN94A]

Originally Posted by st162celica

yeah usually a verbal warning... Or scare you with the, you will get them in the mail and walk away. So im hoping.

If its highway patrol then a fine on the spot.

You're screwed dude. They will send you the fine. I've had a highway copper write me up before and then send me the fine the mail because he didnt know the details of what to book me for.

but im 99% sure fines arent backdated. So by the time you get it/pay it (you have like 30 days to pay or something). You'll be off your good behavior and a few points lighter again lol.

Originally Posted by Surok

i do that, its a called a bus and train.

when public transport in australia is:

• clean
• reliable
• safe

ill catch it.. till then, i would prefer a self driving car to get through peak hour.

Originally Posted by jet86

First time I had it in the wet I did a reverse entry into a roundabout at about 70kph. It's fun.

... you did this....

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CK94zCXsKI"]The Perfect Drift - YouTube[/ame]


... the first time you were driving it in the wet.. on a public road.

#whatahero

[Cappuccino]

Nope all fines in NSW are back dated. My brother thought they weren't and held off until he knew he be getting some points back. It didn't matter as soon as he paid the fine it was back dated and h lost his license.

[tuckdaddy]

Originally Posted by nix

Or maybe I've just seen too much Jeremy Clarkson haha.

That's probably a very true statement sadly but if you spend time in an empty parking lot or grow up with a truck like I did and throw it all over in a field car control is very easy to learn.

[st162celica]

Originally Posted by Cappuccino

Nope all fines in NSW are back dated. My brother thought they weren't and held off until he knew he be getting some points back. It didn't matter as soon as he paid the fine it was back dated and h lost his license.

It has happened to me.

[czar07]

Originally Posted by RAN94A

when public transport in australia is:

• clean
• reliable
• safe

ill catch it.. till then, i would prefer a self driving car to get through peak hour.

Speak for yourself, our PT is clean, somewhat reliable (even though people in Perth still whinge about it) and is probably the safest in the world

[Varvs]

Originally Posted by st162celica

ok, I am actually tempted to do this mod.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...control+bypass

I am getting sick of turning off all the nannies everytime i get in the car. Wet or dry.

I dont know, I just hate nannies. How did people use to drive without these nannies. Quite easily. I guess more skill is involved.

On a public road, you will never be able to legally achieve anything close to something that would be hampered by the safety systems, so do us all a favor and leave them on, because one day, even if you dont mess up, someone driving around you will, and its then up to you to avoid it.

doesnt matter who is 'at fault', if you can avoid a prang, you avoid it. no repairs required are better than free repairs.