CSL 1st RWD?

Pete · 01-05-2012, 06:03 PM

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** · 01-05-2012, 06:24 PM

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

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 01-05-2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

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 · 01-05-2012, 07:47 PM

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 · 01-05-2012, 07:54 PM

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 · 01-05-2012, 07:59 PM

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

plumber vic · 01-05-2012, 08:25 PM

We all learn from our mistakes [even if it's expensive]

**glendog74** · 01-05-2012, 09:21 PM

The CSL was my first RWD car having come from a Civic Type R and mainly FWD cars before that.

I found it a little daunting at first but a few trips to the Ring, some driver training and some hooning later i began to be at one with the car (ok sort of... Jim!)

**Mark CSL** · 01-05-2012, 09:29 PM

They are safe with all the driver aids traction on and it can fly round roundabouts in the wet you would have to be a nutter to bin it with it on

When you get the hang of it turn every thing OFF S6 SPORT ON

Pete · 01-05-2012, 10:36 PM

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

01-05-2012, 06:03 PM	#1
Pete Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 9 Casino cash: $295	CSL 1st RWD? 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

01-05-2012, 06:24 PM	#2
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	I can think of a whole loads of names that can give you some first hand advice on this matter. __________________ .

01-05-2012, 07:59 PM	#6
flow S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 176 Casino cash: $9921	I went from an integra Type-R to a CSL . With the M-tracl mode on you still have a safety margin . __________________ '04 996 GT3 MK2 CS '03 CSL '12 Megane RS265

01-05-2012, 08:25 PM	#7
plumber vic S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sevenoaks kent Posts: 428 Casino cash: $15412	Go for it Pete We all learn from our mistakes [even if it's expensive]

01-05-2012, 09:21 PM	#8
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	The CSL was my first RWD car having come from a Civic Type R and mainly FWD cars before that. I found it a little daunting at first but a few trips to the Ring, some driver training and some hooning later i began to be at one with the car (ok sort of... Jim!) __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

01-05-2012, 07:47 PM	#4
Yanto CSL Register Uber-poster! Moon Lander Champion! Ragdoll Master Champion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Docklands, London Posts: 5,931 Casino cash: $40036	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

01-05-2012, 07:54 PM	#5
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	With Yanto on one thing. Go for it. You can always take some lessons to learn about the cars limis & not what to do.

01-05-2012, 09:29 PM	#9
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	They are safe with all the driver aids traction on and it can fly round roundabouts in the wet you would have to be a nutter to bin it with it on When you get the hang of it turn every thing OFF S6 SPORT ON __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

01-05-2012, 10:36 PM	#10
Pete Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 9 Casino cash: $295	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