Driving Help
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Intermediate
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From: oak harbor wa
Driving Help
Hi all. I've owned my 98 for about a month and a half now and I have found that it's quite a hand full to drive without tc. For example I turned onto a highway a couple days ago, as soon as I straightened out I punched it. I started to lose traction when I passed 4000rpm, then when I shifted into second I was all over the road. The car has an intake and exhaust. It also has 295 good year ef1sc in the back. I'm stunned that I can't grip. I never had this problem with my stang LOL. So my question is
How do I go from 1st to 2nd WOT without killing myself?
How do I go from 1st to 2nd WOT without killing myself?
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Lindenhurst New York
Hi all. I've owned my 98 for about a month and a half now and I have found that it's quite a hand full to drive without tc. For example I turned onto a highway a couple days ago, as soon as I straightened out I punched it. I started to lose traction when I passed 4000rpm, then when I shifted into second I was all over the road. The car has an intake and exhaust. It also has 295 good year ef1sc in the back. I'm stunned that I can't grip. I never had this problem with my stang LOL. So my question is
How do I go from 1st to 2nd WOT without killing myself?
How do I go from 1st to 2nd WOT without killing myself?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Redding CA
Just leave your traction control on. That's what it's there for...
If you must turn it off and you're losing control in a 350 hp car...FEATHER the throttle. It's not the fastest way to just floor it..traction is an issue with the 6 spd and the power these cars have especially with IRS.
Look into either a 1 day performance driving school or get out to an autocross event. You will learn TONS AND TONS your first day at either. Bring a helmet.
If you must turn it off and you're losing control in a 350 hp car...FEATHER the throttle. It's not the fastest way to just floor it..traction is an issue with the 6 spd and the power these cars have especially with IRS.
Look into either a 1 day performance driving school or get out to an autocross event. You will learn TONS AND TONS your first day at either. Bring a helmet.
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Hi all. I've owned my 98 for about a month and a half now and I have found that it's quite a hand full to drive without tc. For example I turned onto a highway a couple days ago, as soon as I straightened out I punched it. I started to lose traction when I passed 4000rpm, then when I shifted into second I was all over the road. The car has an intake and exhaust. It also has 295 good year ef1sc in the back. I'm stunned that I can't grip. I never had this problem with my stang LOL. So my question is
How do I go from 1st to 2nd WOT without killing myself?
How do I go from 1st to 2nd WOT without killing myself?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Knoxville Tn
Use the accelerrator like you're pressing on egg shells, push firm, and not jerky. slamming the pedal down seldom comes to a good end. It takes feel and feedback from the car and from you. this is a powerful car even in it's stock form, the driver must learn to interact with the power.
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