July 08, 2011
Some of the VDOs caught with AHW308 onboard videocam.
Night-time driving with retrofit Projector- 4300K 35W HID lights @ low-beam
Taking Fast Curve Tips
Many people like to test their new 308 Turbos for speeds on highways. If the road is straight and level it doesn't matter be it a novice or an expert, one can floor the accelerator pedal but if there is a curve special attention must be taken for negotiating it at high speeds.
Of course highway curves are the easiest and safest to negotiate at high speeds but it cannot be taken for granted. I've seen many incidents involving fast sport cars skidded and went off the line on PLUS. Probably the drivers rely too much on the car raw power without understanding the car dynamics and limits.
Entering the curve
I'm no expert, but to the experts the curves can be taken without a significant slow-down or trail braking.
Instead, the expert matches the speed and gear more sympathetically beforehand...
and turns the car appropriately into the curve with the foot lightly on the accelerator pedal before flooring again around the apex and let the car accelerate as he turns the steering wheel back for the straight line.
At high speeds the turning radius can also be controlled by the throttle besides steering wheel. More throttle will set turning radius wider [under-steer], less or no throttle will set tighter corners [over-steer] and will even make real wheels skid and make the car spin!
What to do when rear wheels skid?
Don't worry and menggelabah. 308 Turbos have ESP which will cut-off engine power and lock front wheel [the outside wheel of the curve] to adjust trajectory back to the intended line of the curve. If ESP does not activate, the accelerator pedal MUST be completely eased off then slide the steering wheel just a bit and then re-apply the throttle as hard as possible .
Exiting a fast curve
Upon exiting a fast curve, the throttle must be applied very quickly, as the wheels would never spin at such speeds.
Practice makes perfect! I'm still practicing though....
Of course highway curves are the easiest and safest to negotiate at high speeds but it cannot be taken for granted. I've seen many incidents involving fast sport cars skidded and went off the line on PLUS. Probably the drivers rely too much on the car raw power without understanding the car dynamics and limits.
Entering the curve
I'm no expert, but to the experts the curves can be taken without a significant slow-down or trail braking.
Instead, the expert matches the speed and gear more sympathetically beforehand...
and turns the car appropriately into the curve with the foot lightly on the accelerator pedal before flooring again around the apex and let the car accelerate as he turns the steering wheel back for the straight line.At high speeds the turning radius can also be controlled by the throttle besides steering wheel. More throttle will set turning radius wider [under-steer], less or no throttle will set tighter corners [over-steer] and will even make real wheels skid and make the car spin!
What to do when rear wheels skid?
Don't worry and menggelabah. 308 Turbos have ESP which will cut-off engine power and lock front wheel [the outside wheel of the curve] to adjust trajectory back to the intended line of the curve. If ESP does not activate, the accelerator pedal MUST be completely eased off then slide the steering wheel just a bit and then re-apply the throttle as hard as possible .
Exiting a fast curve
Upon exiting a fast curve, the throttle must be applied very quickly, as the wheels would never spin at such speeds.
Practice makes perfect! I'm still practicing though....July 05, 2011
40,000km Service
AHW308 has already clocked 40,000km. Sent for scheduled service/maintenance at regular SC. 'BMO' oil and Ori Peugeot's NGK Platinum Spark Plugs. Total expenses for 40,000km-service was RM771.20.
Platinum Spark Plug electrodes at 40,000km
CSC3 tyre condition after being abused for 40,000km vs new
Platinum Spark Plug electrodes at 40,000km
Tyres were also replaced with another set of CSC3 225/45/17
CSC3 tyre condition after being abused for 40,000km vs newNotes:
1. The Ori Battery was replaced foc 18months ago [after barely 1 yr of abuse] and still kicking strongly! Probably will last over 2yrs...
2. The front brake pads/discs are still OK. May be need replacement for the first time at 50,000km. Whereas rear brake pads/disc can 'tahan' much longer.
July 04, 2011
Speeds in Different Gears
Speeds
Peugeot 308 THP140 AL4 approximate speeds in each gear at various engine speeds (rpm) in "manual" mode. You can either drive your Peugeot 308 for fuel economy OR for performance - not both at the same time.
Peugeot 308 THP140 AL4 approximate speeds in each gear at various engine speeds (rpm) in "manual" mode. You can either drive your Peugeot 308 for fuel economy OR for performance - not both at the same time.
Sprint
'Normal Sprint' to 170kph in just 10seconds flat after kena flash-flash by smaller cars from behind while cruising at 140kph. 170kph is more than enough to get away from those annoying highway mosquitoes .
Those mosquitoes normally give up after being smoked.. Click HERE for 400m and 1000m sprint timings.
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