Learn to handle a beast.

[shadow]

Anyone got any tips on how to learn how to handle such a car?
I do plan to build one but am petrified about wraping it around the 1st tree.
Is there any way (I know, it sounds a bit gay) to get lessons on handling the hp? And if there is what would it cost?

[robert]

Originally Posted by Shadow

Anyone got any tips on how to learn how to handle such a car?
I do plan to build one but am petrified about wraping it around the 1st tree.
Is there any way (I know, it sounds a bit gay) to get lessons on handling the hp? And if there is what would it cost?

Yep, come on the Elvington track day, as we will have professional instruction available to help you understand what your car does, how it does it and why. Also, what to do if it does step out.

Instruction is free for anyone that books on the track. :thumb: :thumb:

[Andy S]

The track days are good when youve got your car on the road, but if you want some instruction before you get it / finish building it I would recommend a trip to Brands Hatch looking at your location, they can give you some general instruction on handling a car of any sort.

[shadow]

Sweet :thumb: I think I will be a spectator if I can make it. But this is good to know for closer the time I have the car :-}

[Purple AK]

As Rob says Elvington would be a good learning curve. Pesonally once you get on the road the thought of how much you have spent coupled to the knowledge of how much power you have under your control programs the brain to respect your capabilities :thumb:

[V8 BJC]

Originally Posted by Shadow

Anyone got any tips on how to learn how to handle such a car?
I do plan to build one but am petrified about wraping it around the 1st tree.
Is there any way (I know, it sounds a bit gay) to get lessons on handling the hp? And if there is what would it cost?

Only two words needed here - WITH RESPECT!!

When I got the Cobra Dave Brookes told me 'have fun but dont die trying' and many people on this site also warn new owners to take care. I wondered what the fuss was about as I have owned a number of powerful cars before, well, I thought that they were powerful till owning this one. I have owned the car now for 18 months and still only use lots of loud pedal when in a straight line. I want to learn to make the most of the car on the road while staying within the safe limits so have booked the Elvington track day. Looking forwards to learning what it will do while while ensuring I dont decorate any trees

[tarmacscratcher]

A cheap and easy way is to go to your local go kart track. It'll teach you some basic principles if you've never tried it.