KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 4m 30d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 17/08/04 04:29 AM Share Posted 17/08/04 04:29 AM Told you the Police drive beyond their abilities, I'll be off now.Scotty ... can't wait for Plonky to get here ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 21y 8m 12d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 17/08/04 04:49 AM Share Posted 17/08/04 04:49 AM Hey Plonk, you looking for that Scotty? He went thata way.Not Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 4m 30d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 17/08/04 06:29 AM Share Posted 17/08/04 06:29 AM Hey Plonk, you looking for that Scotty? He went thata way.Not Scotty He's over here .... here he is ... over here ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 21y 9m 4d Location: Toowoomba Posted 17/08/04 06:33 AM Share Posted 17/08/04 06:33 AM didnt a pedestrian die from this, or am I hearing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Member 378 Member For: 20y 9m 8d Posted 17/08/04 06:43 AM Share Posted 17/08/04 06:43 AM Might have confused it for a drive-thru Maccas.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plonky The Bionic Man - half man-half titanium Member 1,766 Member For: 21y 7m 20d Location: Dodge Scat Pack Posted 17/08/04 10:24 AM Share Posted 17/08/04 10:24 AM Hey lookAmbition can get confused with ability.I have actually been involved with one of the guys down at PDT in putting together a familarisation package for the XR6T for some HWP, due to the fact that they are a different type of power delivery and the shallow throttle travel of the electronically controlled accelerator (no cable) requires a smooth deliberate use of the accelerator.It comes down to being trained how to adapt to a particular style of vehicle and resorting to years of training and familiarisation:eg:XR8 Very easy to oversteer due to high torque output at low to mid RPM. Very easy to go into front wheel skid if you take too much speed into pre apex. (These are the BEST cars fullstop. I love them..best power delivery, hard aggressive acceleration, awesome brakes, bit soft at high speed but the directness of the car suits my driving smooth style)SS Very easy to lose the rear if you do not read the warning signs due to limited feedback. Lack of bottom and mid range allows for full throttle acceleration however very easy to overcome grip on wet road if boot is still into it. An easy car to drive fast for those without developed driving skills.XR6T Bulk torque at 2500 to 4800rpm however the mild lag will bring people undone due to short throttle travel (very sensitive throttle same as XR8 due to electonic control). Not as controllable on throttle as XR8 due to boost/off boost characteristics of turbo engine though this is made minimal due to capacity.Basically, you can't get into an XR6T and expect to drive it like an SS (which has been the choice of HWP since 1991) without having some sort of familiarisation with the specific characteristics of the car. I know the basis driving principles should remain the same in each car (and they do) but familiarity breeds contempt. If the guy 'fubared' then so be it.How many of you have done the same?PS I'm not defending him (whomever it may be) but I can see why it happened that is why we are actively doing something about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpy What's happening? Lifetime Members 1,605 Member For: 21y 11m 26d Gender: Male Location: Steel City, NSW Posted 17/08/04 10:33 AM Share Posted 17/08/04 10:33 AM Good post Ponch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 21y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 17/08/04 10:40 AM Share Posted 17/08/04 10:40 AM How many of you have done the same? I haven't but id like to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex13bt Member 38 Member For: 20y 10m 26d Posted 17/08/04 11:04 AM Share Posted 17/08/04 11:04 AM Might have confused it for a drive-thru Maccas.. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhawk ....Time to lay this fairytale aside...... Donating Members 2,657 Member For: 21y 8m 19d Gender: Male Location: In the Ferry on the River Styx, not getting out just yet! Posted 17/08/04 11:45 AM Share Posted 17/08/04 11:45 AM XR8 Very easy to oversteer due to high torque output at low to mid RPM. Very easy to go into front wheel skid if you take too much speed into pre apex. (These are the BEST cars fullstop. I love them..best power delivery, hard aggressive acceleration, awesome brakes, bit soft at high speed but the directness of the car suits my driving smooth style) Had a drive of the GT yet plonky???You reckon the XR8 is good............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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