Learning to drive

[jjlnl]

Hi all,

I'm still searching/waiting for the right time to buy my Tuscan, but was thinking whilst waiting I need to learn how to drive and handle a car with this sort of power, the only thing I have ever driven that is tail happy is a Capri(shows my age).
Does anyone have any suggestions or experience of driver training days. The missus said she'll treat me for my birthday.

I look forward to your replies

[likesachange]

I look forward to the responses.

I would too love to go on some sort of driver training for the TVR.

I've had a few fast BMW's and the notorious ph1 Clio v6 which was hairy on the limit but mainly under hard braking on uneven surfaces.

The TVR will be the opposite. Scary coming onto the power out of corners or even hitting bumps WOT

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

You might do better to get the Tuscan first, so you don't forget your lessons.

As long as you are sensible you'll soon play your way in. Follow the basics of straighten up your wheels before stamping on the loud pedal!

[Sevenman]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Follow the basics of straighten up your wheels before stamping on the loud pedal!

That just about sums it up for big differences with the other cars. A sensible bit of respect of the car helps, as does a good suspension setup and tyres.

Get used to the power gradually and avoid saying "watch this" to your passenger as you approach a wet roundabout.

[QBee]

+1
Insist on a good computerised 4 wheel set up with print out. Many of the supposedly lethal TVRs just need a good geo. Then treat with respect in damp conditions.

When you have your car and have spent two or three months luving with it, go to a novices only track day on an airfield circuit like Bedford (less to hit) and pay for two or three instruction sessions.

[ratboiler]

As above buy it, treat it with respect and enjoy learning to drive it, then go for a course with the car if you feel you need it you will learn a lot more that way. They can be scary cars.

[ninetynine]

ride drive cource is good to will tailor to your requirements

[Billiam]

I honestly dont think anything else, can prepare you for the Tuscan !! Maybe dependant upon what age/mk you buy but i bought a 2001 Tuscan S and its twitchy alright but a week on now and im really getting to grips with it.. its not for all maybe but its definately for me !! Had a couple of scary moments but as said above, so long as you respect the car as your learning - you will soon begin to find the limits..

Ask around locally for owners to take you for a run

[pb450]

ninetynine said:

ride drive cource is good to will tailor to your requirements

^^^^ +1 on this. Best way to find the limits safely from the outset.

[Andy Pandie]

pb450 said:

ninetynine said:

ride drive cource is good to will tailor to your requirements

^^^^ +1 on this. Best way to find the limits safely from the outset.

Ride Drive Course

[jjlnl]

Thanks for replies,
so it seems I wait and learn on the job as such.
Would you still recommend this knowing I have no experience of high performance sports cars?
I was thinking of finding somewhere to teach me the art of skid control.