John K Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Today I stuck mine into a 5mtr radius 90 left at a silly speed (45mph) on a neutral throttle and it just went round it, no drama at all. Even though I was tensed up ready for terminal under steer. These things are voodoo... And I am pretty sure @Patt hefty rubbers helped, but still it was impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 i attempted to find the grip level of an Audi TT 225 quattro on a large roundabout near me once, i bottled it before the car even gave a whiff of traction loss. Have not attempted similar in the Box yet as its always blooming raining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm E Box Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 I always run out talent long before my Boxster or Cayman ever does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 4 hours ago, John K said: Today I stuck mine into a 5mtr radius 90 left at a silly speed (45mph) on a neutral throttle and it just went round it, no drama at all. Even though I was tensed up ready for terminal under steer. These things are voodoo... And I am pretty sure @Patt hefty rubbers helped, but still it was impressive Ha, ha...I was demonstrating this very same thing to @Chaz4 at the weekend, circulating a quiet roundabout several times at silly speeds whilst test driving a Boxster! No drama from the car - but the passenger uttered a few choice expletives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz4 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 The difference between change of direction and feeling of grip between a Z4 and a boxster is considerable. The boxster is amazing. Ps RBD914 will never ever get near my keys again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, Chaz4 said: The difference between change of direction and feeling of grip between a Z4 and a boxster is considerable. The boxster is amazing. Ps RBD914 will never ever get near my keys again!! ? After watching Rob exit the castle I can see why ? Looking forward to seeing your new motor unveil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz4 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Thanks. Will be picking it up next weekend or early following week. RBD was great help in checking over car and paperwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Chaz4 said: Thanks. Will be picking it up next weekend or early following week. RBD was great help in checking over car and paperwork. And what a lovely drive we had back to Moffat in your Z4 - leisurely, scenic and relaxing - ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911-32 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 You guys aren't trying hard enough - I find it pretty easy to get the back edging out round a tight roundabout or 90 degree corner. You need to be on the gas hard and early, but it just easily over-rotates a little. Not opposite lock heroics but clearly beyond the feeling of "on rails" grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz4 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 3 hours ago, RBD914 v2 said: And what a lovely drive we had back to Moffat in your Z4 - leisurely, scenic and relaxing - ? No no no. It took several beers and couple drams before I stopped shaking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz4 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 1 hour ago, 911-32 said: You guys aren't trying hard enough - I find it pretty easy to get the back edging out round a tight roundabout or 90 degree corner. You need to be on the gas hard and early, but it just easily over-rotates a little. Not opposite lock heroics but clearly beyond the feeling of "on rails" grip. It was test drive and not to try and unsettle handling by poor throttle use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perleman Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 A lot easier in the wet Less so my old C4S the wheels were ridiculously wide. The C4S gripped in the wet as well as the 987 in the dry! And in the dry it was pretty much impossible to get it to slide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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