jsimmons Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I participated in my first autocross event on Sunday. My goals were to a) run clean, and b) not place last. I succeeded at both. No cone penalties, no DNFs, and I placed 40th out of 46 in the Novice class. It's painfully obvious that I need a) tires, and b) a LOT more seat time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I think you looked good out there! Don't rush for tires yet - learn and do more and you'll be amazed how well you can do even on stock tires. A lot of fun, isnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Very cool! Looked like a 2nd gear run? Left foot braking? How much faster were the Coopers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMAv Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 It's all about having a good time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Go get some seat time in a kart at your local track. The basics are learned in karting. You'll be surprised how much you'll learn in a short amount of time which will ultimately translate into faster lap times in your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsimmons Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Yes, 2nd gear run, and yes, left foot braking (which I've always done with automatics). The fast cars were turning 40's, my best time was 51.4 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsimmons Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Got a set of Hankook RS3s, 18x10 wheels, and my magnetic car numbers this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 What wheels did you get? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsimmons Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 What wheels did you get? Jim I couldn't get SWMBO to approve the cost of some appropriately light wheels (I'm lusting after the DForce wheels), so I got the same thing I already have, only wider. Got the tires mounted last Friday, and did a test fit. Car sits about an inch lower, and while the clearance is kinda close on the front (both the strut and the upper sway bar end link stud), it appears to be enough not to worry about. I'm going to put all four on this coming weekend and go for a short drive just to make sure. I found out this weekend that the world is coming to an end (again) on Oct 1st. If that's true, that'll be a bummer because I'll end up only getting to use these tires/wheels once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jsimmons Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I had to get some spacers for the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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