Kouks

Hey guys. Just recently bought my first stang (5.0). It is also my first rwd. I dont have much experience driving rwd and know they have a tendency 2 spin out if pushed too hard. I wanted to get some feedback/ experiences from you guys and see what's a good way to learn its limits. Appreciate the help

phiggs54

Your traction control and ESC will save you from the rear end coming around, they work great.

houtex

Limits? Ok... Drive it. Perhaps in a big, uncluttered, abandoned area. Or a track. But don't be trying to learn the limits on the streets, that's just... silliness, to be nice about it.

You'll figure it out. And +1 on the Traction Control and ESC.

AlsCobra

The first time that you lose the *** in it will be a special moment. It's like becoming a man.

Pinoy361

I remember first losin traction in the rain. Instinct took over and i turned into Tanner Foust
Explore the limits in a WIDE OPEN area but definitely +1 on the TSC

Glenn

yep a nice parking lot without a bunch of light poles in it. Do a few burnouts try a donut or two they are fun.

Pinoy361

Haa idk i got nervous with a bunch of light poles. Almost hit one my first time out

Kouks

Yeah once i break it in def doing some donuts haha So when it does spin out (not intentionally), do you get feedback from the car as the end is about to break out or is it a sudden thing? I'm sure how fast you're going and road conditions is a factor but wanted to gauge how predictable it is

Pinoy361

Well in my 02 i get a lil feedback, like i just kinda feel the back end get light and right when it does i start feeling it slide

ucdavis4.0gpa

I turn my TC off. Now. 85,000 miles with mine and I know exactly what my car will do. You will too with time and that's when its fun...I've NEVER had my rear end cut loose in dry weather, but in the rain I can slide the rear end with a little oversteer and gas in corners which is a blast

Kouks

Yeah thats what I'm hoping for. I want to enjoy the car but be able to control it like that as well

Pinoy361

It just takes time and practice. Youll be there in no time!

Kouks

Thanks, I'm looking forward to it