So what do the Newbies really think about Autocross [Archive]

MORE IMPATIENT

11-04-2002, 07:54 PM

im not new but i think autocross is pretty wack, prolly cause my car would fall apart in the process, if im gonna do some kind of road racing ill pay the big bucks to go to a real road course, but im too broke for that also......

tecnic1

11-04-2002, 08:03 PM

autocross is good for holdin' down the fort between track events...
realistically I can only make 3 of 4 a year tops, but I can hit 15-20 autocrosses. seat time is seat time...
I know some of you guys struggled yesterday (split, h22evolution) all I can say is I didn't get a single clean run at my first event, but I like to think that I have become fairly successfull in the 5 or 6 months since. that course sunday was a little tough to follow...your day will come.

kliph

11-04-2002, 08:06 PM

well.....im getting like..educated with it and..i love it!

Bandit

11-04-2002, 08:10 PM

^ what he said. wait i dont go to any real road coarses. hoe well. its still fun till my baby gets here. sa'll good. but all i can say is split laid a nice ass burn out. drkirony, split, that se-r kid, and some of the other first timers all put down some pretty good times. especially for your first time. practice makes perfect....

DrkIrny

11-04-2002, 08:13 PM

the hell with dragging, i think i found a new calling. they would have been decent time if i didnt get lost on the course. bandit u laid down some good times and you only hit 1 cone total out of 4 runs. i need to get the pictures developed from this last event. i will bring like 3 rolls to the next event

Bandit

11-04-2002, 08:48 PM

i would've had zero, but i though drew was gettin ready for the shot. hoe well.

back on topic. what do you other first timers think? use the round thing infront of you more?

lightningd

11-04-2002, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by MORE IMPATIENT
im not new but i think autocross is pretty wack, prolly cause my car would fall apart in the process, if im gonna do some kind of road racing ill pay the big bucks to go to a real road course, but im too broke for that also......

well, if drag is sex (just gas and go), and autox is like sex w/ more girls (more than just the gas), how can you say autox is wack? hehehe ;)

split

11-04-2002, 11:18 PM

I had fun, just need more time and I think I will get it down:D

ZoomZoomH

11-04-2002, 11:32 PM

autox ownz j00 all! :D :D

TPJ

11-04-2002, 11:36 PM

what do i think--->

i think i wish i had a car that would withstand the stress autox puts on your vehicle so that i could participate.

MeanGreenGSX

11-04-2002, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by drkirny
the hell with dragging, i think i found a new calling. they would have been decent time if i didnt get lost on the course. bandit u laid down some good times and you only hit 1 cone total out of 4 runs. i need to get the pictures developed from this last event. i will bring like 3 rolls to the next event This sounds exatly like me when i first went out.

Eric16v

11-05-2002, 07:26 AM

Some things I noticed while working the course.

Too much shifting - if you don't have a turbo, keep it in second. You are losing time by shifting.

Spinning tires in first is ok at the start, but pointless after. Should be kept to a minimum. You want traction and spinning is not traction.

Don't touch the clutch pedal when you are braking, let the engine do the braking.

When not on the brakes, you should be on the gas, even if it just a little bit.

Just some tips. :D

98sr20ve

11-05-2002, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by Eric16v
Too much shifting - if you don't have a turbo, keep it in second. You are losing time by shifting.

Spinning tires in first is ok at the start, but pointless after. Should be kept to a minimum. You want traction and spinning is not traction.

I always thought the no shifting thing applied to me also BUT this is the 2nd event wher I experimented with using 1st in the slow corners. I was about 1 sec. faster each time. I doo need to practice NOT letting it hinder my corner speed in the preceding corner. I think it has to do with how much more power I have after 5K. I would really like to know If i was spinning my tires using first. I am really trying to roll on slow to prevent wheelspin.

AK1200

11-05-2002, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by drkirny
the hell with dragging

exactly, although running some rednecks on the interstate every now and then is ok..........:D

zexpwrd4door

11-05-2002, 04:01 PM

Sounds interestiing and fun...would a civic 4 door have any place in this event....if so...should the 18s be left on or back to the stocks?

trip

11-05-2002, 04:08 PM

it seriously doesnt matter what car you drive and it really doesnt put too much on your car stress wise. seriously everyone just come out and try and stop being prejudice. :)

MORE IMPATIENT

11-05-2002, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by lightningd
well, if drag is sex (just gas and go), and autox is like sex w/ more girls (more than just the gas), how can you say autox is wack? hehehe ;)

cause i can say whatever the fuck i want......

lightningd

11-06-2002, 12:24 AM

i understand, everyone's scared of something. :D

ZoomZoomH

11-06-2002, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by zexpwrd4door
Sounds interestiing and fun...would a civic 4 door have any place in this event....if so...should the 18s be left on or back to the stocks?

you run what you brung!!!!! even civics!!! :D :D :D

Bandit

11-06-2002, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by zexpwrd4door
Sounds interestiing and fun...would a civic 4 door have any place in this event....if so...should the 18s be left on or back to the stocks?

hahaha. ask deryl. he runs his 4-door civic with 17" and everything in the trunk, and still pulls good times.

98sr20ve

11-06-2002, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by trip
it seriously doesnt matter what car you drive and it really doesnt put too much on your car stress wise.

Didn't your engine fall out once? :eek: I am sure that had more to do with the age of the engine mounts then the actually autocrossing. Just be sure your car is in good working order. The runs only last about 50 secs and you only get to about 60 mph if you are lucky. It's the tires that take a beating more then anything.

Eric16v

11-06-2002, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by 98sr20ve
It's the tires that take a beating more then anything.

And the front valence if you hit cones. :D

trip

11-06-2002, 03:37 PM

oh yeah but i only broke mounts and that is a common problem for my car and it took 30 minutes to fix. im sure autoxing didnt help but that cant be the only reason. i guess i kinda forgot about that lol.

MORE IMPATIENT

11-06-2002, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by lightningd
i understand, everyone's scared of something. :D

well, lets line up at the "straight course" if its gonna be like that.....

S dot Camp

11-06-2002, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by MORE IMPATIENT
well, lets line up at the "straight course" if its gonna be like that..... Right! But to each his/her own though. I would rather run an open road course then autocross anyday. I prefer drag though.

tecnic1

11-06-2002, 08:08 PM

a weekend at a road course runs $700+, usually much +. autocross cost $20 and passes the time between track events nicely.
as for shifting, these B series engines really fall on their face below 5K...

98sr20ve

11-06-2002, 08:33 PM

I only paid $300 for my weekend plus food and hotel. I shared a room with three instructors. That was interesting.

MeanGreenGSX

11-06-2002, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by MORE IMPATIENT
well, lets line up at the "straight course" if its gonna be like that..... I auto-x, do you wanna line up with me??? j/k
To each his own is all there is to it. All racing is fun

lightningd

11-07-2002, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by MORE IMPATIENT
well, lets line up at the "straight course" if its gonna be like that.....

i'll line up w/ you. i'm not scared to. of course, you'll beat me by a nice 3-4 seconds, but i'm not scared to do it, and i won't say drag racing's wack either.

MORE IMPATIENT

11-07-2002, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by MeanGreenGSX
I auto-x, do you wanna line up with me??? j/k
To each his own is all there is to it. All racing is fun

why yes i would, as soon as i have a spare tranny so i can run slicks, cause i need them to race your punk ass.......

MORE IMPATIENT

11-07-2002, 09:37 PM

or we could go from a roll........say like 60 mph, hahah.......

Slammed Sentra

11-07-2002, 09:54 PM

you should come out (more impatient) to one of "our" races. we came to see you all the way up at MIR.......why not come out and show some support..... :D

MORE IMPATIENT

11-07-2002, 09:58 PM

i prolly will roll out there one day, when is the next event, ill come check it out, then i can take out lightning d on the way there......

Slammed Sentra

11-07-2002, 09:59 PM

the next one is this sunday. but i wont be there, so you should come to the one on the 17th. its at little creek. that place is a lot better anyway. if you are interested in going, let me know and ill put your name on the access list, or give you the link to get there...

MeanGreenGSX

11-07-2002, 11:52 PM

Ricky knows im fukin with him,ill race from a roll though, never raced a turbo teg so dont really know how your top end is my guess is better than mine, maybe we can race from a role to 160mph(I know tegs dont go that fast and mine does)

lightningd

11-08-2002, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by MORE IMPATIENT
i prolly will roll out there one day, when is the next event, ill come check it out, then i can take out lightning d on the way there......

mad skilllllzzzzz. taking out a 130hp accord w/ a turboed teg. that will make everyone go :wow:

of course, then i'll easily take you out on the autox course :D

S dot Camp

11-08-2002, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by lightningd
mad skilllllzzzzz. taking out a 130hp accord w/ a turboed teg. that will make everyone go :wow:

of course, then i'll easily take you out on the autox course :D But that is where I can chime in. lol

CHAHONDA

11-08-2002, 09:39 AM

aren't you supposed to be working???????:confused: :rolleyes:

S dot Camp

11-08-2002, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by CHAHONDA
aren't you supposed to be working???????:confused: :rolleyes: Yep, aren't you? haha

CHAHONDA

11-08-2002, 10:22 AM

hell i am working!!! you believe that i get paid for this shit????:wow: :D

lightningd

11-08-2002, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by 0psi
But that is where I can chime in. lol

well scott, bring it then :D

S dot Camp

11-08-2002, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by lightningd
well scott, bring it then :D I may venture out to make a few runs one day. I have a little interest in it. :)

CHAHONDA

11-08-2002, 11:22 AM

yeah me too!!:stupid:

S dot Camp

11-08-2002, 12:27 PM

Oh yeah, I could see you trying to spray on that tiht ass course. lol

CHAHONDA

11-08-2002, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by 0psi
Oh yeah, I could see you trying to spray on that tiht ass course. lol

it wouldn't hurt to try!!!!!:D :rolleyes:

98sr20ve

11-08-2002, 03:57 PM

I am sure that you realize NOS is not legal in autocrossing. In fact if they see that you are NOS capable they could prevent you from running until everything is removed from the car. I mean everything. Greg (safety steward) was talking about this at a past event. He is not strictly enforcing that rule of the club BUT do not use the NOS or you could be required to meet the letter of the law in the future. That would be bad for you and everyone else who happens to run NOS on the street for fun and still autocrosses with 95% of the NOS stuff still attached.

lightningd

11-08-2002, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by 0psi
I may venture out to make a few runs one day. I have a little interest in it. :)

i'm not sure how much bottom end torque you got on that frankenstiener, but bring it, a tire pressure gauge and some skills and let's see what you got.

MORE IMPATIENT

11-09-2002, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by lightningd
some skills .

hes got lots of that.......and that little suspension upgrade he has isnt to bad either.....

lightningd

11-09-2002, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by MORE IMPATIENT
hes got lots of that.......and that little suspension upgrade he has isnt to bad either.....

what about you?

Slammed Sentra

11-09-2002, 03:27 PM

scott and ricky...

both of you should come out some time. if you dont wanna race, at least come and watch, there are plenty of people on here that would give you a ride to show you how much fun it is......

ps - ricky, i still want a real ride in your car btw....

MeanGreenGSX

11-09-2002, 03:46 PM

I heard of that little suspension upgrade,and i wouldnt mind a set of my own.

S dot Camp

11-09-2002, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by MeanGreenGSX
I heard of that little suspension upgrade,and i wouldnt mind a set of my own. They aren't too bad, but I need to get the car corner weighted.

Andrew,

I have been to a few autocross events before and enjoyed them. I do plan on attending more to watch or maybe even participate.

AK1200

11-09-2002, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by 98sr20ve
I am sure that you realize NOS is not legal in autocrossing. In fact if they see that you are NOS capable they could prevent you from running until everything is removed from the car. I mean everything. Greg (safety steward) was talking about this at a past event. He is not strictly enforcing that rule of the club BUT do not use the NOS or you could be required to meet the letter of the law in the future. That would be bad for you and everyone else who happens to run NOS on the street for fun and still autocrosses with 95% of the NOS stuff still attached.

why the hell would anybody squeeze on an auto x course, that would be about the dumbest thing i've seen......fuck the squeeze...:barf:

98sr20ve

11-09-2002, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by AK1200
why the hell would anybody squeeze on an auto x course, that would be about the dumbest thing i've seen......fuck the squeeze...:barf:

So why did you guote me and say that. You should have qouted him. :confused:

lightningd

11-10-2002, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by 98sr20ve
So why did you guote me and say that. You should have qouted him. :confused:

here steve, i'll give him the finger for you....

AK1200:

http://members.cox.net/dmartin44/finger.gif

Slammed Sentra

11-10-2002, 02:28 PM

now now guys, no fighting biatches

MORE IMPATIENT

11-10-2002, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by lightningd
what about you?

i have a descent suspension also, its not the best, but its alright in my opinion....my major problem will be when boost hits in, tires just light up in 2nd gear at more than id say 35% throttle, so id have to somehow manage to stay below that......