Learning to drive in a s2

[Nj]

just a thought along these lines in case my missus thinks the s2 is too fast when it's finished... Is there any way of limiting the power via a switch inside?

[Greg_S]

Yeah, you could switch the WGFV on and off easy enough with a minor mod

[Nj]

cool. I might investigate that. how much difference do you reckon it would make?
Of course there's the possibility she'll go the other way (I don't mean lezzer) and want a remap.

[Sonic]

Might be worth disconnecting the WGFV to limit the boost so not quite as quick as it can be while she is learning, shouldnt be as daunting then either

Alternatively just keep it below 3,500RPM and off boost. Will still be able to hit 80 on the dual carriage way without a problem, and do any chavs off the lights

[Dan_s2_coupe]

Right think i need some new engine mounts lol

She was ok once she got used to it there was a bit of kangerooing till she got used to it was worryed a couple of times she thought she would stall so she was reving it up and slipping the clutch when she pulled away, i soon stopped that
She got a bit worried when we were at a roundabout and there was a car coming she done a 5000rpm drop clutch launch lol i was bricking it


car looked a bit strange with the L plates

She loves the car tho

[europeanme]

car looked a bit strange with the L plates

She loves the car tho

car looked a bit strange with the L plates I bet!!...

She loves the car tho lady of taste then....

[Nj]

she kindly informed me we were doing 120

The fuzz would love that. 2 for 1 on license bans.

[dan_b]

I would never let a learner in the S2 - the car is FAR too quick for any learner. Don't forget, the way an S2 can get from 0-60 for all you regular owners of S2s is normal, you all know how to moderate the throttle correctly, what turbo lag is all about, etc but you've had years of driving experience. Can you remember what it was like to learn to drive - it's hard enough learning to cope with changing gear and keeping the car going in a straight line, let alone worrying about having poor throttle control, worrying about turbo lag and unexpectedly finding yourself at 7000rpm doing 100mph in 3rd gear. Learners have to get used to the feeling of a car accelerating under their control at the 10-20mph bracket first - they don't know where to look on the road, they don't know how to interpret the physical sensations of the engine speed, what gears they should be in, all that stuff.

Seriously guys, think about this!

I can give you my direct experience too - the forum may recall my other half learnt to drive recently - she had all her lessons in a Ford Focus, then when she passed I put her on the S2 Insurance - that early phase of her learning to cope with the S2 was a hugely steep learning curve for her. There's no way on Earth she would have been safe to drive it as a learner.

[RS246]

This friend of mine has her test coming up in a few weeks so she wants some more practice

So she asked if i would let her drive my car

so im just bout to sort the insurrance out but has anyone on here taught anyone to drive in a S2? Do u think its a good idea lol?

I taugt my girlfriend to drive in my Rs2 :-)

[Nj]

I'd agree with dan_b.
some people are bound to be fine learning in an S2/RS2/Other S car and others won't be. Like teaching any learner in any car you'd need to be really aware of everything going on because their lack of experience is what might cause a problem.
A learner doing 5000rpm launches at roundabouts and doing 120 when you're not looking would hint at a bit of over confidence (Let's be honest. These cars will do that to anyone). Sorry Dan_S2_Coupe but can you give the rest of us an idea where you're teaching her so we can keep our families away?

[Dan_s2_coupe]

Right i have made her slow down the launch was just she wasnt used to the throttle
she has been driving it really well i have been getting her 2 change gear before we get to 3000rpm and have gave her a telling off for abusing my car

She really is driving it really well after 50 miles of driving it she is very good when she passes willl let her use it with out me there

[europeanme]

Right i have made her slow down the launch was just she wasnt used to the throttle
she has been driving it really well i have been getting her 2 change gear before we get to 3000rpm and have gave her a telling off for abusing my car

She really is driving it really well after 50 miles of driving it she is very good when she passes willl let her use it with out me there

say goodbye to your car!!!....:mischeif:

[dan_b]

Where do you live Dan, just so I know to avoid the area for the next few months - no offence, but I think it's dangerous to let a learner in a car as fast as an S2 I really do. Would you let a learner out in a Porsche?

[Ski]

no no no no no no no no dont do it dude nooooo no no nooo dont!!

[Dan_s2_coupe]

Dorset mate. I dont think its that bad i would of loved to of learned to drive in a S2