Tough to drive in rain with big power?

dannyb785 · 09-30-2005, 10:40 PM

Since superchargers give power in all rpms, I was wondering something. Even at my tad-over-stock hp, when it's raining and I accelerate too quickly onto the onramp of the interstate, I spin my tires and can possibly go sideways(have gotten close before, accidently).

So, if you got a 03-04 cobra or any stang w/ upwards of 4-500 hp, is it hard to handle the gas when you need to accelerate quickly(like the onramp) and if its raining? I just figure if its possible for 260 hp, Its be a bitch for 400 or more.

Grimmz · 09-30-2005, 10:50 PM

A couple months back MM&FF had an artical on a yellow Mach 1 with a Twin turbo, nicknamed the side winder, sayin it would go zero to sideways in no time...there fore i'm assuming YES is the answer to taht problem. Lol...

As far as my lil V6, that one tire fire can really be a bitch in the rain, luckly with the wider tires i got now, it's alot better, but still from time to time I spin one tire from a start....also makin a left turn real quick in the rain can send me spinning.

rebelyell · 09-30-2005, 11:00 PM

After 30 years of driving with 0 accidents and numerous fast cars I can safely say, You have to know your power. If you spin out on a wet road no matter what you drive it is your fault. You have to know when to pedal it. If you can say I just lost it without hitting black ice or someone ramming you from behind then you need to learn how to drive. Period.

MattJ · 09-30-2005, 11:18 PM

With cars like that you have to be carefull how you drive it. You dont fly on an onramp in 3rd gear at 4000 rpm because you know what will happen. You take it slow at 4th or 5th so something like that is less likely to happen.

NoKturnaL · 10-01-2005, 07:58 AM

Only common sense can answer the question....

*4.6 Love* · 10-01-2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by V8 SyndicateZ

Only common sense can answer the question....

I would think....

NoKturnaL · 10-01-2005, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 4.6 Love

I would think....

lol...seriously.. Why make a post asking that question unless you are a horrible driver.

Not trying to bash you Danny Boi.

w01stang · 10-01-2005, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by V8 SyndicateZ

Only common sense can answer the question....

yeap which sometimes i think dannyb has none

NoKturnaL · 10-01-2005, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by w01stang

yeap which sometimes i think dannyb has none

lmao...awesome

*4.6 Love* · 10-01-2005, 08:23 AM

rofl....

w01stang · 10-01-2005, 08:28 AM

Before Danny replies look at the obvious if you spin out at 260hp why wouldn’t you spin out at 400hp? You can even eat it with a 127hp civic. That is why 1. There is a safe off ram speed limit. 2. Slippery and rain go hand in hand. God please

NoKturnaL · 10-01-2005, 08:31 AM

I kinda feel bad for Danny boi now. I bet he regrets making this thread, as his reputation at driving skill has gon down to Blonde female status.

w01stang · 10-01-2005, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by V8 SyndicateZ

I kinda feel bad for Danny boi now. I bet he regrets making this thread, as his reputation at driving skill has gon down to Blonde female status.

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!

stang00 · 10-01-2005, 10:03 AM

roflcopter

dannyb785 · 10-01-2005, 10:44 AM

wow. You guys never cease to amaze me. You delete pages of insults in another thread for a new girl who will probably never post again, yet even the mods are participating in bashing me? wtf. I thought the rule in the forums was just answer any question honestly, no matter how dumb. And it wasnt a dumb question.

*4.6 Love* · 10-01-2005, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyb785

wow. You guys never cease to amaze me. You delete pages of insults in another thread for a new girl who will probably never post again, yet even the mods are participating in bashing me? wtf. I thought the rule in the forums was just answer any question honestly, no matter how dumb. And it wasnt a dumb question.

foncarelli · 10-01-2005, 12:49 PM

It really doesnt matter how much hp your car is making. When you got those wide tires, thats when you are really going to have problem.

Grimmz · 10-01-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by foncarelli

It really doesnt matter how much hp your car is making. When you got those wide tires, thats when you are really going to have problem.

Why would that HURT your performance? Wider tires give you better traction...

foncarelli · 10-01-2005, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimmz

Why would that HURT your performance? Wider tires give you better traction...

In the rain, when those wide tires hit a puddle they get a hydroplane effect.

NoKturnaL · 10-01-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by foncarelli

It really doesnt matter how much hp your car is making. When you got those wide tires, thats when you are really going to have problem.

wider tires=more traction.....

NoKturnaL · 10-01-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyb785

wow. You guys never cease to amaze me. You delete pages of insults in another thread for a new girl who will probably never post again, yet even the mods are participating in bashing me? wtf. I thought the rule in the forums was just answer any question honestly, no matter how dumb. And it wasnt a dumb question.

No one is insulting you....

Blonde Female driving skill status is not the lowest of the ranks....

w01stang · 10-01-2005, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyb785

wow. You guys never cease to amaze me. You delete pages of insults in another thread for a new girl who will probably never post again, yet even the mods are participating in bashing me? wtf. I thought the rule in the forums was just answer any question honestly, no matter how dumb. And it wasnt a dumb question.

you need prozac! this should go to smack talk

NoKturnaL · 10-01-2005, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by w01stang

you need prozac! this should go to smack talk

granted.

09-30-2005, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
dannyb785 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,176	Tough to drive in rain with big power? Since superchargers give power in all rpms, I was wondering something. Even at my tad-over-stock hp, when it's raining and I accelerate too quickly onto the onramp of the interstate, I spin my tires and can possibly go sideways(have gotten close before, accidently). So, if you got a 03-04 cobra or any stang w/ upwards of 4-500 hp, is it hard to handle the gas when you need to accelerate quickly(like the onramp) and if its raining? I just figure if its possible for 260 hp, Its be a bitch for 400 or more.

09-30-2005, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Grimmz Jack Touched Me...I Cried Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL/ Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 3,751	A couple months back MM&FF had an artical on a yellow Mach 1 with a Twin turbo, nicknamed the side winder, sayin it would go zero to sideways in no time...there fore i'm assuming YES is the answer to taht problem. Lol... As far as my lil V6, that one tire fire can really be a bitch in the rain, luckly with the wider tires i got now, it's alot better, but still from time to time I spin one tire from a start....also makin a left turn real quick in the rain can send me spinning. __________________ 2003 Manual V6 "ETHEL" My CarDomain::Updated 12/31/05:: Engine Start-Up, Rev,and Walk Around , Drive By 3.8 Mustang Forum Exhaust's DSG Registry #0032 Props to Slither for the Sig!!!

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rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,751	After 30 years of driving with 0 accidents and numerous fast cars I can safely say, You have to know your power. If you spin out on a wet road no matter what you drive it is your fault. You have to know when to pedal it. If you can say I just lost it without hitting black ice or someone ramming you from behind then you need to learn how to drive. Period. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Mach 1 Chin Spoiler "4.6 L V8" Side Stripes Mach 1 Hood stripe Black shorty antenna Flowmaster catbacks

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MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	With cars like that you have to be carefull how you drive it. You dont fly on an onramp in 3rd gear at 4000 rpm because you know what will happen. You take it slow at 4th or 5th so something like that is less likely to happen. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

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NoKturnaL MustangTuning 5-oh Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 1,950	Only common sense can answer the question.... __________________ 2002 Mustang GT Coupe 5-Speed Performance K&N Intake Accufab upper Intake Plenum Accufab 70mm Throttle Body Steeda Pullies SCT 4-Bank Chip Dyno Tuned Mac H-pipe Flowmaster Cat-Back Steeda Shifter Centerforce Clutch SLP-Line-Lock And more upgrades visually

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w01stang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 291	Before Danny replies look at the obvious if you spin out at 260hp why wouldn’t you spin out at 400hp? You can even eat it with a 127hp civic. That is why 1. There is a safe off ram speed limit. 2. Slippery and rain go hand in hand. God please __________________ Installed: Ford C Springs, Mach1 chin & grille delete, SLP Cat-back, Bilstein shocks, UPR short shifter, Steeda CAI, Steeda Underdrive Pully, SCT tunerII, 5.0 Forged Stoker Kit Future: Upgrade suspension and brakes, new Heads, Kenne Bell SC

10-01-2005, 08:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
NoKturnaL MustangTuning 5-oh Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 1,950	I kinda feel bad for Danny boi now. I bet he regrets making this thread, as his reputation at driving skill has gon down to Blonde female status. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT Coupe 5-Speed Performance K&N Intake Accufab upper Intake Plenum Accufab 70mm Throttle Body Steeda Pullies SCT 4-Bank Chip Dyno Tuned Mac H-pipe Flowmaster Cat-Back Steeda Shifter Centerforce Clutch SLP-Line-Lock And more upgrades visually

10-01-2005, 10:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
stang00 Civic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: brewster ny Posts: 2,577	roflcopter

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dannyb785 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,176	wow. You guys never cease to amaze me. You delete pages of insults in another thread for a new girl who will probably never post again, yet even the mods are participating in bashing me? wtf. I thought the rule in the forums was just answer any question honestly, no matter how dumb. And it wasnt a dumb question.

10-01-2005, 12:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
foncarelli Everyday Im Hustlin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ecorse, Michigan Posts: 3,641	It really doesnt matter how much hp your car is making. When you got those wide tires, thats when you are really going to have problem. __________________