My First Autocross
08-01-2004, 01:33 PM
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My First Autocross
My first autocross, with the Capital Driving Club ( http://members.cox.net/capitaldrivingclub/ ), went great! I had a blast, good weather and a pretty fun course. I did way better then I was hoping, and even got compliments from a bunch of experienced drivers who were surprised it was my first time 
To everyone who is interested in autocross, but a little scared to actually try it, just DO IT! You'll probably surprise yourself with how well you do. I sure did! Everyone I spoke to was helpful and easy to talk to, so don't feel shy.
Anyway, here are some pics, and I've got two videos to post up, as soon as I find a good host. Let me know what you think: suggestions, tips, and what you think I should add next (tires/wheels, shocks & springs, etc.)
To everyone who is interested in autocross, but a little scared to actually try it, just DO IT! You'll probably surprise yourself with how well you do. I sure did! Everyone I spoke to was helpful and easy to talk to, so don't feel shy.
Anyway, here are some pics, and I've got two videos to post up, as soon as I find a good host. Let me know what you think: suggestions, tips, and what you think I should add next (tires/wheels, shocks & springs, etc.)
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08-01-2004, 02:40 PM
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Re: My First Autocross
congrats...next mod??? seat time...miata's do pretty damn good stock with a good driver...get a bit more experience in it, and change what you feel you need to...but most likely a set of tires would be the first...
08-01-2004, 02:46 PM
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Tires/wheels it is! That's what I was leaning towards...thanks for the input :-)
And don't worry about the seat time part...This autocross stuff is like crack.
I'm hooked for life.
And don't worry about the seat time part...This autocross stuff is like crack.
I'm hooked for life.
08-01-2004, 04:09 PM
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Actually I'm kinda hoping that'll happen. I wanna head out to summit sometime in the near future...Now THAT would kick ass.
By the way, I appreciate the gateway drug humor there...that had me laughing pretty hard.
Originally Posted by 5.0 RACER
Just be careful. One day you might graduate to harder stuff. Open Track....
08-01-2004, 04:44 PM
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Actually I'm kinda hoping that'll happen. I wanna head out to summit sometime in the near future...Now THAT would kick ass.
By the way, I appreciate the gateway drug humor there...that had me laughing pretty hard.
By the way, I appreciate the gateway drug humor there...that had me laughing pretty hard.
08-01-2004, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by IAmCman
By the way, I appreciate the gateway drug humor there...that had me laughing pretty hard.
08-01-2004, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 84subaruDL
don't laugh, it will happen, and it won't be cheap
I have no doubts that it will happen. I'm already about to sink about a grand into wheels/tires, which will be dedicated track wheels. I'll keep my stockies for the street. :-D