Did a novice autox class
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Did a novice autox class
...and it was awesome. It was my first everything, autox wise.
I learned a lot. I am trying to sign-up for the first event of the season next Sunday.
It was pouring rain; learned a lot about tire pressures. I went from 36psi front/33 rear to 34/33 (spun out) to 33/30 (got my lowest time).
I am not going to swap out or upgrade any parts until the end of the season. I figure I should learn with what I got; initially.
I learned a lot. I am trying to sign-up for the first event of the season next Sunday.
It was pouring rain; learned a lot about tire pressures. I went from 36psi front/33 rear to 34/33 (spun out) to 33/30 (got my lowest time).
I am not going to swap out or upgrade any parts until the end of the season. I figure I should learn with what I got; initially.
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Re: Did a novice autox class (Kusai.Nihonjin.Desu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kusai.Nihonjin.Desu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...and it was awesome. It was my first everything, autox wise.
I learned a lot. I am trying to sign-up for the first event of the season next Sunday.
It was pouring rain; learned a lot about tire pressures. I went from 36psi front/33 rear to 34/33 (spun out) to 33/30 (got my lowest time).
I am not going to swap out or upgrade any parts until the end of the season. I figure I should learn with what I got; initially.</TD></TR></TABLE>Thats exactly what you should do, good approach and have fun.
I learned a lot. I am trying to sign-up for the first event of the season next Sunday.
It was pouring rain; learned a lot about tire pressures. I went from 36psi front/33 rear to 34/33 (spun out) to 33/30 (got my lowest time).
I am not going to swap out or upgrade any parts until the end of the season. I figure I should learn with what I got; initially.</TD></TR></TABLE>Thats exactly what you should do, good approach and have fun.
wish i would have learned while in stock class (less variables)
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Re: Did a novice autox class (climb_on)
I think I misled you guys, I am far from stock. SM - b20 motor, itr transmission, ksports, 205/50/15 Gforce Sports on Kosei's.
There were first timers bringing already-prepped Miatas and Minis on Rcomps...
There were first timers bringing already-prepped Miatas and Minis on Rcomps...
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did my first and last events in 06! I want to get back out but I drive a crappy car which may not be suitable for "racing".
in my 2 events I finished dead last overall! lulz. I was being way too aggressive which feels fast but in reality just slows you down.
Plus I kept missing one cone and DQ'ed my runs.
in my 2 events I finished dead last overall! lulz. I was being way too aggressive which feels fast but in reality just slows you down.
Plus I kept missing one cone and DQ'ed my runs.
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Re: Did a novice autox class (Kusai.Nihonjin.Desu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kusai.Nihonjin.Desu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think I misled you guys, I am far from stock. SM - b20 motor, itr transmission, ksports, 205/50/15 Gforce Sports on Kosei's.
There were first timers bringing already-prepped Miatas and Minis on Rcomps...</TD></TR></TABLE>Regardless of your current setup, its good you dont want to change things up until you learn to drive what you got first. Thats the most important thing. Alot of people blame the car and its parts for poor performance, when in reality 99% of the time its the driver.
There were first timers bringing already-prepped Miatas and Minis on Rcomps...</TD></TR></TABLE>Regardless of your current setup, its good you dont want to change things up until you learn to drive what you got first. Thats the most important thing. Alot of people blame the car and its parts for poor performance, when in reality 99% of the time its the driver.
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Re: Did a novice autox class (blkb18)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blkb18 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Regardless of your current setup, its good you dont want to change things up until you learn to drive what you got first. Thats the most important thing. Alot of people blame the car and its parts for poor performance, when in reality 99% of the time its the driver.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks, I'm probably the biggest variable, at least in the beginning. I had an excellent instructor, by just focusing on what he taught me was lowering my times. I will be signing up for level 2 class.
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Andrew, I replaced the axle 2 days before the class, and it worked out perfectly! Thanks.
Thanks, I'm probably the biggest variable, at least in the beginning. I had an excellent instructor, by just focusing on what he taught me was lowering my times. I will be signing up for level 2 class.
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Andrew, I replaced the axle 2 days before the class, and it worked out perfectly! Thanks.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mjfan12 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did my first and last events in 06! I want to get back out but I drive a crappy car which may not be suitable for "racing".
in my 2 events I finished dead last overall! lulz. I was being way too aggressive which feels fast but in reality just slows you down.
Plus I kept missing one cone and DQ'ed my runs.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The accord does like decent shocks or springs to keep the roll down, it is very soft stock. But even still your not going to get any better as a driver sitting on the couch. Get to the event a little earlier and walk the course a few times, if you dnf every run you will most likely be dfl.
in my 2 events I finished dead last overall! lulz. I was being way too aggressive which feels fast but in reality just slows you down.
Plus I kept missing one cone and DQ'ed my runs.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The accord does like decent shocks or springs to keep the roll down, it is very soft stock. But even still your not going to get any better as a driver sitting on the couch. Get to the event a little earlier and walk the course a few times, if you dnf every run you will most likely be dfl.
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You didnt even tell me about this class and you already want me to sign up for events?? 
More about the class??
And would i be ok taking the stock CX? I'm getting Koni's and GCs here soon!
More about the class??
And would i be ok taking the stock CX? I'm getting Koni's and GCs here soon!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smokin rubber »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The accord does like decent shocks or springs to keep the roll down, it is very soft stock. But even still your not going to get any better as a driver sitting on the couch. Get to the event a little earlier and walk the course a few times, if you dnf every run you will most likely be dfl. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Agreed. I auto-x my accord regularly and love every second of it! Sure there are better cars to race out there, but I can afford it, so I run what ive got. To me, thats the beauty of auto-x!
The accord does like decent shocks or springs to keep the roll down, it is very soft stock. But even still your not going to get any better as a driver sitting on the couch. Get to the event a little earlier and walk the course a few times, if you dnf every run you will most likely be dfl. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Agreed. I auto-x my accord regularly and love every second of it! Sure there are better cars to race out there, but I can afford it, so I run what ive got. To me, thats the beauty of auto-x!
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