Hercules

Better isn't a word I'd use...

Fun is

Blue's right though, just be careful about people... something deserted and out of the way is best (there's one not too far from my house, so I'm happy).

You can practice skid control by slamming the car hard into a turn (need maybe 40 mph for that, tops), seeing where your car loses grip, or where your car tends to understeer... and by playing with these formulas you'll learn your car's limits.

However having learned my car's limits some time ago, I now just 'beat' on it, doing reverse 180s, 180s, 90 degree handbrake turns and when it's wet, I try a 360.. I never have enough road though... I need a long empty, WIDE lane to do it.. and about 70mph

randyc

I highly recommend playing with your car in a way that is more controlled and safe. It's almost impossible to guarantee what other drivers on the road do, and if you push it too far, or find that there was a wet patch on the street...or some sand... or whatever.... the penalty for error can be very great.

We read too many threads at forums about the guy who pushed it too hard and ran out of talent or was unlucky. And locally, we read about too many deaths from street racing.

Take the car to a track. Attend driving schools. Go to autocrosses. And if you have to push it on the street, do it as safe as you can. Going 10/10ths on the street is stupid. Back off and live to become old enough to understand how fleeting life can be.
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Quick_lude

Hwy on ramps. You can only hurt yourself or your car. How far are you willing to go?
I really don't see a thrill in a stop light "race" to 100km/hr... Because if I would straight line race then I gotta go at least a 1/4 mile which in my car is about 150 km/hr and I will NEVER do that speed on a regular street.. I know a lot of people, especially younger kids might not understand how I just don't care... but I really don't. Your car can beat mine by one car length to the 1/4? Good for you, enjoy. I just don't see the thrill in a street race "kill story".. shrug..
Now if we're talking about how I was passing AWD Subarus on a rainy lapping day, that is a whole new ballgame. :D

Hercules

I don't see the thrill in any drag racing, as many have said it's a question of tires and car. Once you've found the magic launch RPM the driver skill is very minimal.

AutoXing is the best way to show your stuff... there are times and if you can beat your OWN time then you will be thrilled. Forget about the other people on the road, they are sheep :D

fuz

Drag racing is fun, when you have a 13 second minivan! :D :D :D

Hercules

That is really disturbing

Red Devil

I'm about to be somewhat philosophical, but bare with me...

All this talk about racing is more about male bravado and ego than anything else. Beating the idiot next to you when you're sixteen is almost like a right of passage. Everyone, whether they will admit it or not, has street raced.

Evenetually, most people learn that passing up on a street race doesn't make you "gay." I don't need to prove I'm a man by beating the guy next to me in a Civic or Camaro etc... Instead, I'll make the right hand turn, head to my girlfriend's place and spend the night with her. And that's all the male bravado I need.

(disclaimer: My use of the word "gay" was not meant to insult anyone. Anyone's sexual preference is their own business, and I mean to offend no one either straight or gay.)

Quick_lude

Totally agree.. that's why I said before it's a question of maturity.. and not necessairly age. Some people never grow up.