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JayKotsy
Like many people, I have a cool car that I'd like to test the limits and have some fun with.
How can I find a place to do this - a place where I could test its handling, a long enough place to test its top speed, maybe even drag race a competitive friend.
I live in Colorado; perhaps there is some roadway that's made for these types of things which is free or won't kill my wallet? Then again, it doesn't necessarily have to be legal. I was thinking some unpopular highway out in the open land, curvy road in the mountains, or even an abandoned plane runway.
My question to you is: do you know of any places that I could have a lot of fun with little risk and/or a type of internet website that will have discussions about it, or possibly a tool that will find places like this for me (marked by other people, I would presume)?
I'm a responsible driver; as a result, I would never do anything stupid that would threaten my life or the life of others, so don't worry about that.
Anything would be appreciated!
Thank you, Sylphy - you solved my problem - I will simply go to one of the many various beaches in Colorado. Maybe I can venture out into one of our local rainforests afterwards.
Answer
Go to large chunks of unused pavement. I think big areas are better than narrow roads becuase you actually want to spin out. You gotta cross the limit to know where it is! Anyway, bring a couple of cones to spread around. Between 10 pm and 4 am is a good window to avoid the public. I am serious and I have done this. You can even go to Google and look at the aerial photos as you pan around the outskirts of your town to look for these chunks of pavement. You will likely end up on privately owned commercial or industrial property. These are called 'Spots'. At least they were ten years ago. You don't tell strangers about them. You don't post them on the internet. You don't stay too long. Other than Google, making friends in the right crowd will take you there.
Now, don't just go out there without a plan. Do some research and decide what you will do before you get there. I think acceleration is fun, but that is rarely a limit you'll care about. Besides, that's a rich man's feature. Instead, try hard braking! Approach a chalk line at 60 MPH and slam the brakes when you cross it. Either get the ABS to engage or if you don't have that, learn pedal modulation (even better learning!). Try throttle steering! Yup, go in circles and let up and get on the gas while holding the steering wheel still and you'll feel big ovals and tight turns with squeeling tires. Try Slalom! Weave in and out of the cones, parking blocks, whatever and you'll learn to watch the road instead to fhe obstacle. Do any of the above too fast. You'll be surprised how fast too fast really is. You want to feel that limit, then you know where to back off from.
Finally, and very well worth the money, find a Car Control Clinic. Lot's of car clubs do them. I did one at an airport with the BMW club in my 240sx. It was lot's of fun. I felt limits and beyond. I even used my new skills just a week later to avoid a collision with both a bike and oncoming car!
Go to large chunks of unused pavement. I think big areas are better than narrow roads becuase you actually want to spin out. You gotta cross the limit to know where it is! Anyway, bring a couple of cones to spread around. Between 10 pm and 4 am is a good window to avoid the public. I am serious and I have done this. You can even go to Google and look at the aerial photos as you pan around the outskirts of your town to look for these chunks of pavement. You will likely end up on privately owned commercial or industrial property. These are called 'Spots'. At least they were ten years ago. You don't tell strangers about them. You don't post them on the internet. You don't stay too long. Other than Google, making friends in the right crowd will take you there.
Now, don't just go out there without a plan. Do some research and decide what you will do before you get there. I think acceleration is fun, but that is rarely a limit you'll care about. Besides, that's a rich man's feature. Instead, try hard braking! Approach a chalk line at 60 MPH and slam the brakes when you cross it. Either get the ABS to engage or if you don't have that, learn pedal modulation (even better learning!). Try throttle steering! Yup, go in circles and let up and get on the gas while holding the steering wheel still and you'll feel big ovals and tight turns with squeeling tires. Try Slalom! Weave in and out of the cones, parking blocks, whatever and you'll learn to watch the road instead to fhe obstacle. Do any of the above too fast. You'll be surprised how fast too fast really is. You want to feel that limit, then you know where to back off from.
Finally, and very well worth the money, find a Car Control Clinic. Lot's of car clubs do them. I did one at an airport with the BMW club in my 240sx. It was lot's of fun. I felt limits and beyond. I even used my new skills just a week later to avoid a collision with both a bike and oncoming car!
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what is the best king to buy and why? I have never used one before and think I might get in to it.
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I would check the local ebay, craig's list and paper for a used one. People buy these things all the time and give it up after a few weeks. They can get pretty boring but if you stick with it they are not too bad. I use a trainer in the Winter and ride the real thing once it gets nice. I real bike is a lot more fun and you can put them on a trainer when the weather gets bad.
I would check the local ebay, craig's list and paper for a used one. People buy these things all the time and give it up after a few weeks. They can get pretty boring but if you stick with it they are not too bad. I use a trainer in the Winter and ride the real thing once it gets nice. I real bike is a lot more fun and you can put them on a trainer when the weather gets bad.
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