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[fasthonda]

hi darren!!!

i NEVER give up the opportunity to drive in the rain;  last weekend at WGI we had one very wet session, late in the day on Wed;  i took the time to change from my 2 yr old bald RS05s to some unshaved Toyos (this was on the Honda Civic).  it was a pain in the neck, because it was the last session of the day, and i knew they would have to be switched back immediately for the next day, but i never give up the chance to drive in the rain -- it truly is the absolute best driver training!

if a person can drive smoothly and quickly in the rain, he will be VERY quick on a dry track.  my street EVO is very very easy to drive in the rain;  awd, abs, pretty heavy adn stable, and not overly powerful.  stock tires, springs, and pads.  easy easy to drive in the rain!!!!

the honda is a different story;  lots of power (at least, compared to its weight!);  no ABS, very light, very stiff springs, very big rear sway bar.  driving that car fast in the rain demands precision.  and i never give up a chance to practice in it, especially when it rains.

i always strongly encourage my students to go out in the rain;  many won't;  not even when encouraged.  and i don't force it!!!  but it is a shame;  it's the best learning there is!!!

todd

PS  rain is the easiest on the car, by far, too -- tires don't wear;  brakes don't wear much;  and it is very easy on the drivetrain!!!!     :dude: