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<blockquote data-quote="KL2DC" data-source="post: 165113" data-attributes="member: 3452"><p>Mr. Schwepps has returned...</p><p> </p><p>Your post do bring up one important point and a point we've barely touched on this continuing and evolving thread discussion...</p><p> </p><p>I suppose there is no right way of pushing your car's limits on public street, it's all wrong. As opposed to a dedicated track or auto-x track there is very little or no margin for error (as many posters have alluded) and the potential for collateral damage is great. This is especially so if you are not familiar with the nuances of that corner or stretch of street/highway. I would also throw in open ended variables or uncertainties like road debris and tainted road surface. </p><p> </p><p>As many of us know here, the best way to carry speed through a corner depends on the racing line. Taking the optimal line ensures proper loading into the corner and if proper prudence and skill/talent is present, it is possible to achieve high limits while keeping within the limitations of tire and road grip. In an unfamiliar situation (dark, rainy and new to the area) it is juvenile (to say the least) to push your car as you would be unaware of the proper line to take as well as the presence of road hazards only intimate familiarity with the route would register.</p><p> </p><p>I do find that KL's roads are entertaining, there are some nice off and on ramps and the highways are generally well-maintained. Please fellow forummers, as tempting as the road 'courses' are and as spurring as your car goes, please keep within the limits of your talent/skill, road/weather conditions and of your car. I am not discouraging ocassional spirited driving on the way to the shops (I am guilty of that, as well) but iIf you want to push or test your car to the limit, take it to the track. The recommendation of the HPC for e.g. is a good avenue. Just because we own/drive BMW's doesn't give us the exclusive license to turn the world into a racetrack. Please do not feed into the negative stereotype of BMW drivers. And most importantly, please buckle up and drive safely.</p><p> </p><p>This public message announcement brought to you by KL2DC <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>My $0.02, Mr. Schwepps...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KL2DC, post: 165113, member: 3452"] Mr. Schwepps has returned... Your post do bring up one important point and a point we've barely touched on this continuing and evolving thread discussion... I suppose there is no right way of pushing your car's limits on public street, it's all wrong. As opposed to a dedicated track or auto-x track there is very little or no margin for error (as many posters have alluded) and the potential for collateral damage is great. This is especially so if you are not familiar with the nuances of that corner or stretch of street/highway. I would also throw in open ended variables or uncertainties like road debris and tainted road surface. As many of us know here, the best way to carry speed through a corner depends on the racing line. Taking the optimal line ensures proper loading into the corner and if proper prudence and skill/talent is present, it is possible to achieve high limits while keeping within the limitations of tire and road grip. In an unfamiliar situation (dark, rainy and new to the area) it is juvenile (to say the least) to push your car as you would be unaware of the proper line to take as well as the presence of road hazards only intimate familiarity with the route would register. I do find that KL's roads are entertaining, there are some nice off and on ramps and the highways are generally well-maintained. Please fellow forummers, as tempting as the road 'courses' are and as spurring as your car goes, please keep within the limits of your talent/skill, road/weather conditions and of your car. I am not discouraging ocassional spirited driving on the way to the shops (I am guilty of that, as well) but iIf you want to push or test your car to the limit, take it to the track. The recommendation of the HPC for e.g. is a good avenue. Just because we own/drive BMW's doesn't give us the exclusive license to turn the world into a racetrack. Please do not feed into the negative stereotype of BMW drivers. And most importantly, please buckle up and drive safely. This public message announcement brought to you by KL2DC :-) My $0.02, Mr. Schwepps... [/QUOTE]
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