How do you manage the power?
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1st Gear
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How do you manage the power?
Hey everyone! 
Quick question(s) for you guys with crazy hp. Just curious to see how you guys made the transfer from a "normal" car, to getting in one with 800+ or even 600+ hp and controlling it.
How do you learn to drive with all of that power?
Were there any "Oh S***" moments when you were not a custom to the power?
Thanks,
Philip
Quick question(s) for you guys with crazy hp. Just curious to see how you guys made the transfer from a "normal" car, to getting in one with 800+ or even 600+ hp and controlling it.
How do you learn to drive with all of that power?
Were there any "Oh S***" moments when you were not a custom to the power?
Thanks,
Philip
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Joined: Jun 2008
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Hey everyone!
Quick question(s) for you guys with crazy hp. Just curious to see how you guys made the transfer from a "normal" car, to getting in one with 800+ or even 600+ hp and controlling it.
How do you learn to drive with all of that power?
Were there any "Oh S***" moments when you were not a custom to the power?
Thanks,
Philip
Quick question(s) for you guys with crazy hp. Just curious to see how you guys made the transfer from a "normal" car, to getting in one with 800+ or even 600+ hp and controlling it.
How do you learn to drive with all of that power?
Were there any "Oh S***" moments when you were not a custom to the power?
Thanks,
Philip
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Scottsdale Az
I suggest going to a road track rental type day with a stock to bolt on level car and push it way beyond it's limits. Spin out, over correct with snap over-steer etc. Get the feeling of the car when it's about to cross that line(and cross it) in a safe place, that way you won't do it when it could mean your life.
Don't show off. The #1 cause of losing it is going to be showing off. Trying to drift that long burnout down the street isn't worth it when you F it up and end up in a building. Even pros lose it so don't think you're anything special.
Be patient. The experience will come with more and more trips to WOT. Don't be in a hurry to feel what the car is like with your foot on the floor. Try out 75% throttle for a while and slowly increase your trips to triple digits with more and more throttle. You'll be used to WOT in no time so don't be in a rush.
Keep the shiny side up!
Don't show off. The #1 cause of losing it is going to be showing off. Trying to drift that long burnout down the street isn't worth it when you F it up and end up in a building. Even pros lose it so don't think you're anything special.
Be patient. The experience will come with more and more trips to WOT. Don't be in a hurry to feel what the car is like with your foot on the floor. Try out 75% throttle for a while and slowly increase your trips to triple digits with more and more throttle. You'll be used to WOT in no time so don't be in a rush.
Keep the shiny side up!
Safety Car
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From: Apache Junction AZ
I suggest going to a road track rental type day with a stock to bolt on level car and push it way beyond it's limits. Spin out, over correct with snap over-steer etc. Get the feeling of the car when it's about to cross that line(and cross it) in a safe place, that way you won't do it when it could mean your life.
Don't show off. The #1 cause of losing it is going to be showing off. Trying to drift that long burnout down the street isn't worth it when you F it up and end up in a building. Even pros lose it so don't think you're anything special.
Be patient. The experience will come with more and more trips to WOT. Don't be in a hurry to feel what the car is like with your foot on the floor. Try out 75% throttle for a while and slowly increase your trips to triple digits with more and more throttle. You'll be used to WOT in no time so don't be in a rush.
Keep the shiny side up!
Don't show off. The #1 cause of losing it is going to be showing off. Trying to drift that long burnout down the street isn't worth it when you F it up and end up in a building. Even pros lose it so don't think you're anything special.
Be patient. The experience will come with more and more trips to WOT. Don't be in a hurry to feel what the car is like with your foot on the floor. Try out 75% throttle for a while and slowly increase your trips to triple digits with more and more throttle. You'll be used to WOT in no time so don't be in a rush.
Keep the shiny side up!
BJK
Instructor
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From: Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
first : you need common sense and a good feel of the car and its power
second : a boost by gear setup that distributes the power to each gear http://www.turbosmartonline.com/index.php?id=42
second : a boost by gear setup that distributes the power to each gear http://www.turbosmartonline.com/index.php?id=42
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: FT. LAUDERDALE FL
first : you need common sense and a good feel of the car and its power
second : a boost by gear setup that distributes the power to each gear http://www.turbosmartonline.com/index.php?id=42
second : a boost by gear setup that distributes the power to each gear http://www.turbosmartonline.com/index.php?id=42
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GSS makes a boost by speed controller for the EB2 that allows you to set the different set points based off of the front wheel speed.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...-solution.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...-solution.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Santa Barbara CA
Hey everyone!
Quick question(s) for you guys with crazy hp. Just curious to see how you guys made the transfer from a "normal" car, to getting in one with 800+ or even 600+ hp and controlling it.
How do you learn to drive with all of that power?
Were there any "Oh S***" moments when you were not a custom to the power?
Thanks,
Philip
Quick question(s) for you guys with crazy hp. Just curious to see how you guys made the transfer from a "normal" car, to getting in one with 800+ or even 600+ hp and controlling it.
How do you learn to drive with all of that power?
Were there any "Oh S***" moments when you were not a custom to the power?
Thanks,
Philip
I think the most important thing is knowing how to control the car and how to react in low-traction situations. I haven't had a "normal" car for a long time- always something with at least 500 flywheel hp for the last 12 years. In that time I've done some stupid stuff, but have learned how to control a burnout and high speed tire spin.
I also did a couple days at BMW's M driving school (was free with my M3) that was really helpful. In addition to the regular track stuff, we did laps around a polished concrete/flooded skid-pad learning how to drift in M5s.
I really need some new tires. At 661 rwhp, I'm spinning my supercars in the first 3 gears and it will lose traction at close to 100 mph. Even with the traction control "on", you have to be prepared to control the car. I've found it really will not save you with this much power.
Burning Brakes
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From: FT. LAUDERDALE FL
GSS makes a boost by speed controller for the EB2 that allows you to set the different set points based off of the front wheel speed.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...-solution.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...-solution.html
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Drifting
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From: Aiea Hi.
My first test drive after the blower went in, the shop owner who was sitting next to me in the car gave me some really solid advice.
Make sure you're pointed straight before you mash the pedal in 1st and 2nd. Very wise man he is....
Make sure you're pointed straight before you mash the pedal in 1st and 2nd. Very wise man he is....
Race Director
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When my car was in the 600whp range, it actually became easier to modulate the power with the stock F1's.
Rolling burnouts at 70mph were easy, fun and kind of cool.
However, that gets old, and I invested in a set of Kumho V710 road race tires, which worked very well and lasted very well, surprisingly.
If you are going to make big power, I think the best money spent is on a good, sticky set of rear tires.
They might wear faster than a stock type compound, but they will help greatly in keeping things under control.
Personally, I would run a road race tire rather than a DR.
If you need to, they can be grooved for better wet weather use.
Rolling burnouts at 70mph were easy, fun and kind of cool.
However, that gets old, and I invested in a set of Kumho V710 road race tires, which worked very well and lasted very well, surprisingly.
If you are going to make big power, I think the best money spent is on a good, sticky set of rear tires.
They might wear faster than a stock type compound, but they will help greatly in keeping things under control.
Personally, I would run a road race tire rather than a DR.
If you need to, they can be grooved for better wet weather use.
Former Vendor
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From: Bridgewater Ma
Hey everyone!
Quick question(s) for you guys with crazy hp. Just curious to see how you guys made the transfer from a "normal" car, to getting in one with 800+ or even 600+ hp and controlling it.
How do you learn to drive with all of that power?
Were there any "Oh S***" moments when you were not a custom to the power?
Thanks,
Philip
Quick question(s) for you guys with crazy hp. Just curious to see how you guys made the transfer from a "normal" car, to getting in one with 800+ or even 600+ hp and controlling it.
How do you learn to drive with all of that power?
Were there any "Oh S***" moments when you were not a custom to the power?
Thanks,
Philip
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Rockaway NJ
i just got boosted... .and now with 600 to the wheels you REALLY need to RELEARN how to drive... no longer can i shift and hit a gear then pretty much go WOT right away... now its more of a roll on ... otherwise you just roast the tires and lose it !
Plus you WILL be buying new tires
Plus you WILL be buying new tires
