lousy traction in the rain
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I have goodyear F1 GSD3 and they are great in the rain, no problem with the traction. In fact, I just drove 160 km/hr on the way home today in the rain, including the curves. The only time I have problem with traction is when if I floor it in the wet with DSC off, of hit the throttle hard at the end of a turn, then I can feel the back-end wiggle a little, but this is expected, it is part of the fun (btw, this is done at about 60-80 km/hr, wouldn't think about trying to break the back-end loose at 160 km/hr).
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Originally Posted by KenTO' date='Oct 12 2005, 12:42 AM
I have goodyear F1 GSD3 and they are great in the rain, no problem with the traction.? In fact, I just drove 160 km/hr on the way home today in the rain, including the curves.? The only time I have problem with traction is when if I floor it in the wet with DSC off, of hit the throttle hard at the end of a turn, then I can feel the back-end wiggle a little, but this is expected, it is part of the fun (btw, this is done at about 60-80 km/hr, wouldn't think about trying to break the back-end loose at 160 km/hr).
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Originally Posted by mikej' date='Oct 11 2005, 08:54 PM
Don't know if I want to see how well my car handles curves in the rain.
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Ok... What about dry? Or straights? Drifts?
Just checkin' if you got the right car...
J/K !!!
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Originally Posted by bankerboyz' date='Oct 10 2005, 12:23 PM
Interestingly enough I was out driving on Saturday when it was raining none stop in the Hudson Valley (we must have gotten 7 inches of rain) anyway my car felt absolutely solid in the rain, too solid as a matter of fact. I felt like I was driving the car 75% and the car was in control 25% of the time. To me it seemed that all sorts of electronics was kicking in to wrestle away control from. Dont know if anyone else has experienced this.
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My Ride: Arrived 3 June 2005: 2005 545i - Orient Blue, Black interior, Sport, Steptronic, Cold Weather, NAV, Sirius, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Sunshades. What a glorious ride!
As to cornering adhesion in the rain, I can't comment because I do not test things like that. At least, not on a $65,000 vehicle.
Braking, no problems with my Dunlop RFTs, which now have 9,000 miles (and appear to be capable of at least another 9,000 or so). And routine handling is just fine too. Note I have the 545 sport, which has the wide 275s in the rear.
Braking, no problems with my Dunlop RFTs, which now have 9,000 miles (and appear to be capable of at least another 9,000 or so). And routine handling is just fine too. Note I have the 545 sport, which has the wide 275s in the rear.
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' date='Oct 12 2005, 07:06 PM
[quote name='KenTO' date='Oct 12 2005, 12:42 AM']I have goodyear F1 GSD3 and they are great in the rain, no problem with the traction.? In fact, I just drove 160 km/hr on the way home today in the rain, including the curves.? The only time I have problem with traction is when if I floor it in the wet with DSC off, of hit the throttle hard at the end of a turn, then I can feel the back-end wiggle a little, but this is expected, it is part of the fun (btw, this is done at about 60-80 km/hr, wouldn't think about trying to break the back-end loose at 160 km/hr).
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[/quote]Not if your car is a FW27.
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 13 2005, 03:25 AM
[quote name='BetterMakeWay' date='Oct 12 2005, 07:06 PM'][quote name='KenTO' date='Oct 12 2005, 12:42 AM']I have goodyear F1 GSD3 and they are great in the rain, no problem with the traction.? In fact, I just drove 160 km/hr on the way home today in the rain, including the curves.? The only time I have problem with traction is when if I floor it in the wet with DSC off, of hit the throttle hard at the end of a turn, then I can feel the back-end wiggle a little, but this is expected, it is part of the fun (btw, this is done at about 60-80 km/hr, wouldn't think about trying to break the back-end loose at 160 km/hr).
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[/quote]Not if your car is a FW27.
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[/quote]What's a fw27?
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' date='Oct 16 2005, 03:47 AM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 13 2005, 03:25 AM'][quote name='BetterMakeWay' date='Oct 12 2005, 07:06 PM'][quote name='KenTO' date='Oct 12 2005, 12:42 AM']I have goodyear F1 GSD3 and they are great in the rain, no problem with the traction.? In fact, I just drove 160 km/hr on the way home today in the rain, including the curves.? The only time I have problem with traction is when if I floor it in the wet with DSC off, of hit the throttle hard at the end of a turn, then I can feel the back-end wiggle a little, but this is expected, it is part of the fun (btw, this is done at about 60-80 km/hr, wouldn't think about trying to break the back-end loose at 160 km/hr).
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[/quote]Not if your car is a FW27.
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[/quote]What's a fw27?
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[/quote]That's the code for the BMW Williams F1 car
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haha at 160kmh you won't get just a wiggle....you'll get a totaled car :thumbsdown: