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Originally Posted by linhnguyen
Awesome post! Apparently I would fall under the category of people who shouldn't have an MR2 :P I'm not an immature driver, not at all. But my 1990 mr2 is only my 2nd car, and I've been driving for 6 months. Had I read this post prior to purchasing my car with my own money, I would probably of reconsidered. But, it's too late now. So I guess all I can do is ask for driving tips! I live in Calgary AB Canada; it snows, it rains, its cold. I already bought winter tires to put on once it starts snowing, but any specific advice for keeping my car and myself in one piece? Thanks!
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The first time it snows, try finding a large, deserted parking lot, with your snows on! Drive it around slowly until you get a feel for the surface, then start weaving it around to invoke oversteer. Test the limits on the slippery surface until you start to spin, still slowly, and use opposite lock to correct the spin. When you've done that, increase your speed slowly until you feel comfortable with oversteer, which always happens in rwd MR2s. Learn your limits, and the car's limits, and you'll be fine.
The snow tires give you a solid foundation, but any driving situation changes from mile to mile, you just have to be ready for it. Practice does give you an edge, don't waste the opportunity. My only surprise was driving on ice with summer tires, but I caught it quickly without spinning, then tiptoed very slowly home. I never spun mine, but I've been driving sports cars since 1965and I found my MR2's limits quickly under adverse conditions. I was lucky, but I had enough experience to correct the car's oversteer.
You can handle it too; don't be afraid, just be careful and your MR2 won't bite, enjoy it! I wish I had another one.