99 Turns (South Buona Vista Rd)
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I live off South Buona Vista Rd (not at the 99 turns part). So almost everytime I drive in and out, I will have to go through this road. Somemore my car (unmodified '94 corolla) just changed new tires. So I've been having some fun
Anybody has any experiences with this particular road to share?
I myself have on some occassions been too careless and almost drift into oncoming car's path. There was once a whole bunch of heavily modified cars were lining up at the traffic light, about 6-8 of them. I was in the front row of the traffic light... but I guai guai let them go first -
hehe..tat sounds interesting but i go down once in a blue moon only..too far from me..heheOriginally posted by John Wong:I live off South Buona Vista Rd (not at the 99 turns part). So almost everytime I drive in and out, I will have to go through this road. Somemore my car (unmodified '94 corolla) just changed new tires. So I've been having some fun
Anybody has any experiences with this particular road to share?
I myself have on some occassions been too careless and almost drift into oncoming car's path. There was once a whole bunch of heavily modified cars were lining up at the traffic light, about 6-8 of them. I was in the front row of the traffic light... but I guai guai let them go first
Givache 
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I hate that place.. very dangerous..
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Wah I just saw a car OVERTURNED and stuck inside the drain. wah. These speedsters don't know their vehicle's limits. idiots.
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I only go there when I have a chance to test drive a new car !
My last go at that place was testing a Volvo S80 T6.
Car was a brand new vehicle, and I was the first test driving it and it had only 70 km on the clock !
Was doing about 90km/h to 100km/h throughout the bends, with the traction control turned on of course ! -
Is traction control magical? Will you ever lose control of the car? Or will the car just cut its power before you lose any control over it?
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So you perform drifts on the road or what??
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U damm tua kang leh. U tink we believe the salesman let u do tt wif their car?!?Originally posted by Informer9563:I only go there when I have a chance to test drive a new car !
My last go at that place was testing a Volvo S80 T6.
Car was a brand new vehicle, and I was the first test driving it and it had only 70 km on the clock !
Was doing about 90km/h to 100km/h throughout the bends, with the traction control turned on of course ! -
The salesman was kind enough to tell me go ahead and try the car at the 99 turns with the traction control turned on so as to prove that the system is working and reigning in the excess power !Originally posted by RAIDER:U damm tua kang leh. U tink we believe the salesman let u do tt wif their car?!?
But I tell you, if u tell me or anyone else to try and floor the throttle without a TCS system as back up, I will never dare floor the gas paddle that much especially at a corner !
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It depends what kind of traction control (TCS) system the car is equipped to start with.Originally posted by John Wong:Is traction control magical? Will you ever lose control of the car? Or will the car just cut its power before you lose any control over it?
If it's a passive system like what a friend of mine did in a Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 at the 99 turns, then it's just cutting off excess torque from the engine and thus reducing wheelspin.
However, the brakes are not activated like on an active traction control (TCS) system, also known as stability control (VSC)
Now, certain cars comes with stability control(VSC), and that cuts off excess engine torque, as well as applying individual brakes on the spinning wheel with excessive torque, without the driver tapping on the foot brake !
The active system works very quickly that you almost cannot detect it's presence , except with some slight intruding mechnical noises and the flickering of the TCS light on the dashboard to tell the driver the system is actively cutting in to reduce excessive power !
I prefer cars with active traction control(VSC) as it makes almost any average driver capable of driving and flooring the throttle, and taking a corner without fear as the electronics are taking over and making you look like Michael Schumcaher when in fact you are just an ordinary driver !
HOWEVER, do take note that we should not tamper with the law of physics and no matter how clever modern TCS or electronics are, accidents will happen if we do not practice safe and considerate driving !
The TCS or VSC is a device to aid drivers in adverse condition especially on slippery roads like wet weathers etc.
Hence, enjoy your driving pleasure, but maintain safety ! -
Drive a car equipped with traction control (TCS) at the 99 turns and you'll definitely end up at the other end safely !Originally posted by eric_jugonz:I hate that place.. very dangerous..
Better still, go for a car with an active TCS also known as VSC or Vehicle Stability Control which not only cut excessive engine torque, but also applies braking on the individual spinning wheel of the car ! -
I test driven the Subaru Legacy AWD at 99 bends...Originally posted by John Wong:I live off South Buona Vista Rd (not at the 99 turns part). So almost everytime I drive in and out, I will have to go through this road. Somemore my car (unmodified '94 corolla) just changed new tires. So I've been having some fun
Anybody has any experiences with this particular road to share?
I myself have on some occassions been too careless and almost drift into oncoming car's path. There was once a whole bunch of heavily modified cars were lining up at the traffic light, about 6-8 of them. I was in the front row of the traffic light... but I guai guai let them go first
Able to maintain 80+km/h throughout...
But the Michelin tyres lost traction...
While driving my stock Nissan Sunny with Falken Azenis ST115 tyres(195/50/R15) i was able to maintain 70+ without losing traction and keeping within lane... Anymore than that... will be moving into the drain already.
Conclusion: All Wheel Drive Rules! Unless you are drift king like Takumi driving FR, FF cars cannot make it in bends... -
I test driven the Subaru Legacy AWD at 99 bends...Originally posted by John Wong:I live off South Buona Vista Rd (not at the 99 turns part). So almost everytime I drive in and out, I will have to go through this road. Somemore my car (unmodified '94 corolla) just changed new tires. So I've been having some fun
Anybody has any experiences with this particular road to share?
I myself have on some occassions been too careless and almost drift into oncoming car's path. There was once a whole bunch of heavily modified cars were lining up at the traffic light, about 6-8 of them. I was in the front row of the traffic light... but I guai guai let them go first
Able to maintain 80+km/h throughout...
But the Michelin tyres lost traction...
While driving my stock Nissan Sunny with Falken Azenis ST115 tyres(195/50/R15) i was able to maintain 70+ without losing traction and keeping within lane... Anymore than that... will be moving into the drain already.
Conclusion: All Wheel Drive Rules! Unless you are drift king like Takumi driving FR, FF cars cannot make it in bends... -
You "drift" with a 94 corolla? isn't that a front wheel drive? how did u manage that may I ask?
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he din drift with his babe ,,, he just maintain the speed at 70km/h
Originally posted by Mercury_1:You "drift" with a 94 corolla? isn't that a front wheel drive? how did u manage that may I ask? -
Ah ic,
a better term for that would be controlled skidding