Switching to RWD

[platypus]

It's an mx5 .

Cheers all, I don't think I'm a complete tool behind a wheel but I'll be taking it easy whilst I learn the difference in going from a shagged out old Fiat 1.2 to a 1.8 mx5.

 

[mrk]

*hair dresser joke*

 

[platypus]

Hmm, I was just about to edit a quick

[inserthairdresserjokehere]

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[eidolon]

If you boot it out of a junction, instead of the front pulling wide the back will push wide (or more likely the traction control will say 'no').

Note to self : must stop doing this.

 

[merlin]

Note to self : must stop doing this.

Quite.

Tbh everything that people have said you shouldn't do - you should actually do.

This will lead to enlightenment.

 

[Dup]

It's easy. When you're approaching a corner just rip the handbrake. Then I want you to pow-own.

*hangs head in shame*

 

[Freefaller]

I had a 240bhp MX5 and had the pedal to the metal all the time, even round corners and even in the wet, and I'm not dead - so I'm sure you'll be fine. They handle well, slide nicely, pull out of junctions sideways and are predictable. You necessarily become a driving god - FACT.

 

[Phate]

This is something I'm pretty paranoid about for when I get my next car as it A) be RWD and b) be a very expensive bit of kit to replace if I broked it

 

[Locke]

It'll be fine, just make sure you give it plenty of throttle out of sharp corners and a dab of opposite lock for enjoyment, control the throttle accordingly.

Oh wait, in all seriousness if you're not a Schumacher in the wet then you'll be fine else you'll end up like Piquet jnr

 

[InvaderGIR]

This is something I'm pretty paranoid about for when I get my next car as it A) be RWD and b) be a very expensive bit of kit to replace if I broked it

Pansy.

 

[L0rdMike]

You are going to go spinning off the road in a ball of flames as you go round the very first bend.

 

[Simon]

Finally, its not a bike, no need to be scared of wet white lines (never be scared of dry ones).

If one wheel hits a white line at full throttle you can run into problems.

 

[jr1104]

I thought MX5s where so well balanced that you could go sideways around a hair pin at 150mph and still recover?

 

[Booner!]

It should be fine if you don't push it straight away, take your time and exit roundabouts slowly till you get the hang of it.

I moved from a 110bhp FWD golf to my current ~300bhp RWD 350z and haven't had any scary moments...yet

(Except MrSix kissing my rear end... )

 

[Freefaller]

I thought MX5s where so well balanced that you could go sideways around a hair pin at 150mph and still recover?

No. 123mph.

 

[Housey]

These threads are funny. Before the interporn most cars were RWD and no electrics and we managed just fine, even with leaf springs!

 

[Lopéz]

I had a 240bhp MX5 and had the pedal to the metal all the time, even round corners and even in the wet, and I'm not dead - so I'm sure you'll be fine. They handle well, slide nicely, pull out of junctions sideways and are predictable. You necessarily become a driving god - FACT.

I drove FF's MX-5 a few times and I am quite liberal with the clutch abouse and heavy throttle antics and I didn't manage to kill myself in it either. The only thing I'll honestly say is do take care in the wet as some RWD cars are genuinely twitchy in damp conditions and need treating with a bit of respect.

 

[aayzof]

i scared of white lines.

 

[Moeks]

Aahh you'll be fine, and when you get the feel of it, turn all the electronics off and make it do THIS

 

[Django x2]

Dont all be gay.

Drive the car normally and you'll be fine. When / if you get the opportunity, take it, and learn how the car handles in the wet / snow / ice. By opportunity, I mean empty car park, late at night or your local leisure centre.

I think it's good to learn how the car will react if it does let go when you're not expecting it. The above is an ideal way to guage this.