handling
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With decent tyres (or decent tread depths), traction control on, and an average driver behind the wheel, then they're great.
With baldy Linglongs, traction off, and a monkey behind the wheel, then you're likely to be saying hello to armco/tree/post very shortly.
With baldy Linglongs, traction off, and a monkey behind the wheel, then you're likely to be saying hello to armco/tree/post very shortly.
Hi lanzed - you looking to lose the back end?
If not then you'll find the car's electronics will help you out and keep you on the road
The reason I bought mine - (apart from the brilliant looks) was that the handling was up a league on the MX5 I had - the test drive showed that the Zed was well planted - went around corners on rails - pitched about on uneven and rutted roads (due to runflat tyres - now much improved through change to non runflats) and had a harder ride than the MX (mine is the sport version SEs slightly softer). The fun and involved driving experience was there in spades but you do have to be on the case if you are using the performance of the car - it is demanding and it would be quite easy to lose the back end if you induce a harsh weight transfer or steering input. My experience is that when the backend steps out the electronics kick in inducing a sudden weight transfer to the front which translates the initial oversteer to understeer and the front can slide wide until forces balance and the car grips again. It all happens very quickly and the car is back under control without too much drama. Steering feel is fair to good though you can feel through the whole car (through the seat being near the rear axle) what's happening. For most (including me!) the car's capabilities outclass the driver and of course it helps to have some idea of what you're doing before you start hoofing it and flying into corners - all about technique and in the hands of skilled drivers a Zed is a very capable machine. Try one before you buy but be prepared to learn how to get more out of the machine over the months of ownership. I've really enjoyed getting to know my Zed. (Your used to rear wheel drive I assume?)
There are lots of experienced drivers on the forum - they'll let you know what they think and can offer lots of advice
In answer to your question then - Yes they do handle! You'll love it.
If not then you'll find the car's electronics will help you out and keep you on the road
The reason I bought mine - (apart from the brilliant looks) was that the handling was up a league on the MX5 I had - the test drive showed that the Zed was well planted - went around corners on rails - pitched about on uneven and rutted roads (due to runflat tyres - now much improved through change to non runflats) and had a harder ride than the MX (mine is the sport version SEs slightly softer). The fun and involved driving experience was there in spades but you do have to be on the case if you are using the performance of the car - it is demanding and it would be quite easy to lose the back end if you induce a harsh weight transfer or steering input. My experience is that when the backend steps out the electronics kick in inducing a sudden weight transfer to the front which translates the initial oversteer to understeer and the front can slide wide until forces balance and the car grips again. It all happens very quickly and the car is back under control without too much drama. Steering feel is fair to good though you can feel through the whole car (through the seat being near the rear axle) what's happening. For most (including me!) the car's capabilities outclass the driver and of course it helps to have some idea of what you're doing before you start hoofing it and flying into corners - all about technique and in the hands of skilled drivers a Zed is a very capable machine. Try one before you buy but be prepared to learn how to get more out of the machine over the months of ownership. I've really enjoyed getting to know my Zed. (Your used to rear wheel drive I assume?)
There are lots of experienced drivers on the forum - they'll let you know what they think and can offer lots of advice
In answer to your question then - Yes they do handle! You'll love it.
paulgs1000 said:Hi lanzed - you looking to lose the back end?
If not then you'll find the car's electronics will help you out and keep you on the road
The reason I bought mine - (apart from the brilliant looks) was that the handling was up a league on the MX5 I had - the test drive showed that the Zed was well planted - went around corners on rails - pitched about on uneven and rutted roads (due to runflat tyres - now much improved through change to non runflats) and had a harder ride than the MX (mine is the sport version SEs slightly softer). The fun and involved driving experience was there in spades but you do have to be on the case if you are using the performance of the car - it is demanding and it would be quite easy to lose the back end if you induce a harsh weight transfer or steering input. My experience is that when the backend steps out the electronics kick in inducing a sudden weight transfer to the front which translates the initial oversteer to understeer and the front can slide wide until forces balance and the car grips again. It all happens very quickly and the car is back under control without too much drama. Steering feel is fair to good though you can feel through the whole car (through the seat being near the rear axle) what's happening. For most (including me!) the car's capabilities outclass the driver and of course it helps to have some idea of what you're doing before you start hoofing it and flying into corners - all about technique and in the hands of skilled drivers a Zed is a very capable machine. Try one before you buy but be prepared to learn how to get more out of the machine over the months of ownership. I've really enjoyed getting to know my Zed. (Your used to rear wheel drive I assume?)
There are lots of experienced drivers on the forum - they'll let you know what they think and can offer lots of advice
In answer to your question then - Yes they do handle! You'll love it.
he's coming from mk1 TT , which is famous for poor handling
Well you say poor handling but with the r32 arb front and rear its completely different.
No not looking to lose the back end but on a wet day if you are maybe driving spirited around a roundabout will it step out easily? In the tt I can give it some and it grips.
Marius remember Rich in his series 1 on the sussex meet, he lost it on the roundabout while raining? Must be quite easy.
No not looking to lose the back end but on a wet day if you are maybe driving spirited around a roundabout will it step out easily? In the tt I can give it some and it grips.
Marius remember Rich in his series 1 on the sussex meet, he lost it on the roundabout while raining? Must be quite easy.
it was rolling roaded not so long ago