CSL 1st RWD?

[Pete]

Hi Guys

My first post so best say hello, I'm Pete currently have an mk2 focus RS mountune mr375 Clubsport I won't bore you with the spec unless somones interested, it's just got 5 stars in this months evo mag though I do around 6 track / car exercise events a year, I only get to have 1 car that must be a jack of all trades as I have a van for work and a mk1 golf in the garage

I like my more track focused cars and am hankering after an e46 csl but I won't admit to my driving / ring buddies that im nervous it may be too extreme for my first RWD? My phobia comes after following numerous rwd's on track only to watch them fly off seemingly out the blue, has the csl been a first for anybody else? Is it a bad idea or should I just man up and get the he'll on with it?

Thanks

Pete

[shimmy]

I can think of a whole loads of names that can give you some first hand advice on this matter.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Originally Posted by shimmy

I can think of a whole loads of names that can give you some first hand advice on this matter.

Go on then

[Yanto]

It's was my real first rwd (discounting a Sierra Sapphire I had as a student car years ago) and I am the best driver on this site. I say go for it

[Trawler]

With Yanto on one thing. Go for it. You can always take some lessons to learn about the cars limis & not what to do.

[flow]

I went from an integra Type-R to a CSL .
With the M-tracl mode on you still have a safety margin .

[Pete]

Thanks guys, I will go test drive one on Saturday although it's a shame i cant do it on track as thats where it will shine over the RS, the RS has 410 lb/ft so unfortunately n/a cars feel a bit gutless even if there actually faster if you know what I mean, I'm sure the ex Honda owners will

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by Pete

Thanks guys, I will go test drive one on Saturday although it's a shame i cant do it on track as thats where it will shine over the RS, the RS has 410 lb/ft so unfortunately n/a cars feel a bit gutless even if there actually faster if you know what I mean, I'm sure the ex Honda owners will

It's sounds to me as if you should stick with the RS.P if it's got so much torque. You obviously love it

[Pete]

Originally Posted by shimmy

It's sounds to me as if you should stick with the RS.P if it's got so much torque. You obviously love it

Haha! Its a great car but it's no BMW.

[Barry C]

Originally Posted by Pete

Thanks guys, I will go test drive one on Saturday although it's a shame i cant do it on track as thats where it will shine over the RS, the RS has 410 lb/ft so unfortunately n/a cars feel a bit gutless even if there actually faster if you know what I mean, I'm sure the ex Honda owners will

I say go for the CSL but don't be surprised if the CSL is slower round a track for a about a year until you learn how to drive it properly.