So what do the Newbies really think about Autocross
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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
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
Cone Killer
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From: Idaho
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.
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.
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Mr. Inconspicuous
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From: Hampton
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.
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.
DESTROYS DONUTS !!
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From: the seed has sprouted.
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
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
spin baby spin
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From: Gainesville, VA
Re: hmmm
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?
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?