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Randy Chase · 07-27-2003, 10:12 AM

A couple more points.

You can control a spin with some experience. Having spun out cars more than 400 times now

I find I can catch spins that I would never have had the chance to before. More importantly, I can recognize when they are going to happen before they do.

When instructing and sitting in the passenger seat, I often see the spin before the driver does.

But yes, with some experience you can control the spin to some extent. You know the old rule, both feet in hard.

Clutch and brake. And close your mouth if you don't wear a full face helmet. Because you are probably going to be eating dust. Putting in the clutch saves your engine. Might as well be hard on the brakes too.

In a decreasing radius turn, you can carefully apply brakes, specially if you are adept at left foot braking and can transition the car between throttle and braking. Depends. You can also scrub off some speed by your line. But mostly, you are screwed.

07-27-2003, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	A couple more points. You can control a spin with some experience. Having spun out cars more than 400 times now I find I can catch spins that I would never have had the chance to before. More importantly, I can recognize when they are going to happen before they do. When instructing and sitting in the passenger seat, I often see the spin before the driver does. But yes, with some experience you can control the spin to some extent. You know the old rule, both feet in hard. Clutch and brake. And close your mouth if you don't wear a full face helmet. Because you are probably going to be eating dust. Putting in the clutch saves your engine. Might as well be hard on the brakes too. In a decreasing radius turn, you can carefully apply brakes, specially if you are adept at left foot braking and can transition the car between throttle and braking. Depends. You can also scrub off some speed by your line. But mostly, you are screwed. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.