Autocross
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From: columbus, oh, usa
Autocross
I am a noob when it comes to autocross... I am playing on joining SCCA. I am 17 though... what part of SCCA am I aloud to do.... or should I wait. I will be 18 in about 5 months... also I am in the COV of scca. Columbus - Ohio - Vally. I am a member of http://www.myautoevents.com as well. so to sum it up. Are SCCA track is midohio raceway... but there are many other autocross events in ohio in big parking lots as well.....
I drive a 1994 honda civic Hb. I am wanting to start autocross. Can anyone here give me some information on how to get started and what I need to do....
Thanks
I drive a 1994 honda civic Hb. I am wanting to start autocross. Can anyone here give me some information on how to get started and what I need to do....
Thanks
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From: RIP Craig Jones
Re: Autocross (syner g racing ohio)
I wish i could make the title of this thread in bold, red, 48 point font.......... stickying didnt do the trick.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=353425
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=353425
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Re: Autocross (.RJ)
ad if he didn't want to click the link
Originally Posted by .RJ
There are alot of common topics that come up regularly in this forum, so ive put together a resource of sorts to answer the FAQ's. If you do not find the answers in the following links or need clarification or just want to talk about it then feel free to post as we're all here to help.
RJ - Road Race/Autocross Forum Moderator
Forum Guidelines
- This forum is for the discussion of Road Racing and Autocrossing as well as other forms of sanctioned motorsports, and HPDE/Open Track/Track Days events. Please refrain from posting your illegal or poorly rationalized exploits unless it is intended to teach a lesson. This includes drag racing, street racing, drifting, too-gay (some of you spell it "touge") or canyon carving - If you do, we will quickly make you an example of what not to do. We do not condone any behavior that places yourself, or others at risk. We encourage everyone to keep their racing at an appropriate and safe venue. Posts on those topics will be deleted and user rating points docked.
- *********Search!!!******** This is the most important 'rule'. Use the search function first, before you ask questions. Reply in an existing thread rather than posting a new one. There is a ton of information here, and its either likely been covered before or will give you a head start. Redundant posts on frequent topics will be locked.
- How to use the search feature - https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=749544
- No bumping. Makes a mess out of things. If the topic isnt active enough to stay on the first page, it probably wasnt that interesting anyways.
- Keep your search queries short (1 word) and always search archived topics as well - https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch
- Posts with excessive vulgarity or poor taste will be removed and user points docked
- Posts on "my first autocross/rally/roadrace/HPDE/etc" are not appropriate and will be locked - they really dont serve much purpose other than to waste forum space
- No ebay links, unless for Racing/Autox/HPDE related product
- Posts appropriate for other forums will be moved (I will notify via PM). Example - "I'm looking for an exhaust/spring/intake/etc setup for my (insert car here)" will be moved to the appropriate forum where the question can best be answered. This forum is also not a catch-all for suspension questions - ask in the forum for your vehicle unless the question is specifically autocross/track related.
- For Sale Items can be posted here as long as they are racing parts (race tyres, seats, etc) but cannot be "bumped". If not sold here, try Honda-Tech classifieds, http://www.sccaforums.com and http://www.improvedtouring.com/Classifieds
- If you have more than one item to sell, keep them in one thread. If you have a post of f/s item(s) already, and have more item(s) to sell, add it to the original post and bump the post once. You must also be willing to ship the item(s) unless they are free.
- Group buy purchases must be approved with the moderators before they are posted.
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Common Questions/Links:
Scott's Rear-Stiff Suspension Summary: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=285747
NASA VA - http://www.nasaracing.net
What is HPDE / HPDE Primer - http://www.nasaproracing.com/hpde/
Track Schedule.com - HPDE calender (east coast) - http://www.trackschedule.com/
SCCA rules and classing questions - http://moutons.org/sccasolo/
Where is my SCCA region? - http://www.scca.org/getstarted/divisions.html
Tyson has been so kind to write FAQ's on the following topics:
Helmet - http://www.norcalcrx.org/tyson/helmet.html
Coil Overs - http://www.norcalcrx.org/tyson/coilover.html
Roll Cage - http://www.norcalcrx.org/tyson/rollcage.html
Road Racing - http://www.norcalcrx.org/tyson/roadracing.html
Honda Challenge Questions Look Here - http://www.honda-challenge.com
Schroth Harness FAQ - http://www.soloracer.com/harnschrothfaq.html
Other Harness Discussions -
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=340267 (pullup/down)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=356397 (brands)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=303099 (all sorts of info)
Tech, Race and Big Brake Kits - http://www.teamscr.com/techarticles2.html
Track Driving - http://www.turnfast.com
Building an IT Race Car - http://www.it2.evaluand.com/recipe.php
Build Your Own Racecar - http://www.gmecca.com/byorc/
Physics Of Racing Series - http://www.miata.net/sport/Physics/
Tire Size Calculator - http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Autocross Links:
Autocross Guide - http://www.soloracer.com/autoxguide.html
Autocross Checklist - http://www.soloracer.com/autoxchecklist.html
General Info - http://www.tirerack.com/featur...k.htm
http://home.dejazzd.com/mlouie/autocross.html
Novice Handbook - http://www.miata.net/sport/autox.html
Grassroots Motorsports Beginners Guide - http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com/flysolo.html
Midwestern Council Sports Car Clubs - http://my.execpc.com/~mcscc/
Washington DC/Metro/Va/Md AutoX - http://www.autocrossers.org/
http://www.nerdsracing.com - Driving schedules in the Northeast
NERDS = North East Recreational Driving Schedules
Want to go racing?
These links will give you a rough idea of what the costs are like for road racing a Honda. Its probably more than you think, so check it out.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=679722
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=334253
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=557013
Cheap, competitive autocross car build: http://www.redshiftmotorsports.com/ChrisTech.htm
Grassroots Motorsports Tuning Articles:
Grassroots Motorsports has a couple good tech articles on their website:
Shock tuning
Corner Weighting
swaybar setup
Just some basic tuning advice
Head And Neck Restraints - https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=653180
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RJ - Road Race/Autocross Forum Moderator
Forum Guidelines
- This forum is for the discussion of Road Racing and Autocrossing as well as other forms of sanctioned motorsports, and HPDE/Open Track/Track Days events. Please refrain from posting your illegal or poorly rationalized exploits unless it is intended to teach a lesson. This includes drag racing, street racing, drifting, too-gay (some of you spell it "touge") or canyon carving - If you do, we will quickly make you an example of what not to do. We do not condone any behavior that places yourself, or others at risk. We encourage everyone to keep their racing at an appropriate and safe venue. Posts on those topics will be deleted and user rating points docked.
- *********Search!!!******** This is the most important 'rule'. Use the search function first, before you ask questions. Reply in an existing thread rather than posting a new one. There is a ton of information here, and its either likely been covered before or will give you a head start. Redundant posts on frequent topics will be locked.
- How to use the search feature - https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=749544
- No bumping. Makes a mess out of things. If the topic isnt active enough to stay on the first page, it probably wasnt that interesting anyways.
- Keep your search queries short (1 word) and always search archived topics as well - https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch
- Posts with excessive vulgarity or poor taste will be removed and user points docked
- Posts on "my first autocross/rally/roadrace/HPDE/etc" are not appropriate and will be locked - they really dont serve much purpose other than to waste forum space
- No ebay links, unless for Racing/Autox/HPDE related product
- Posts appropriate for other forums will be moved (I will notify via PM). Example - "I'm looking for an exhaust/spring/intake/etc setup for my (insert car here)" will be moved to the appropriate forum where the question can best be answered. This forum is also not a catch-all for suspension questions - ask in the forum for your vehicle unless the question is specifically autocross/track related.
- For Sale Items can be posted here as long as they are racing parts (race tyres, seats, etc) but cannot be "bumped". If not sold here, try Honda-Tech classifieds, http://www.sccaforums.com and http://www.improvedtouring.com/Classifieds
- If you have more than one item to sell, keep them in one thread. If you have a post of f/s item(s) already, and have more item(s) to sell, add it to the original post and bump the post once. You must also be willing to ship the item(s) unless they are free.
- Group buy purchases must be approved with the moderators before they are posted.
- No commercial ads - site sponsor information here - https://secure.rely.net/ht-ads/
Common Questions/Links:
Scott's Rear-Stiff Suspension Summary: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=285747
NASA VA - http://www.nasaracing.net
What is HPDE / HPDE Primer - http://www.nasaproracing.com/hpde/
Track Schedule.com - HPDE calender (east coast) - http://www.trackschedule.com/
SCCA rules and classing questions - http://moutons.org/sccasolo/
Where is my SCCA region? - http://www.scca.org/getstarted/divisions.html
Tyson has been so kind to write FAQ's on the following topics:
Helmet - http://www.norcalcrx.org/tyson/helmet.html
Coil Overs - http://www.norcalcrx.org/tyson/coilover.html
Roll Cage - http://www.norcalcrx.org/tyson/rollcage.html
Road Racing - http://www.norcalcrx.org/tyson/roadracing.html
Honda Challenge Questions Look Here - http://www.honda-challenge.com
Schroth Harness FAQ - http://www.soloracer.com/harnschrothfaq.html
Other Harness Discussions -
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=340267 (pullup/down)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=356397 (brands)
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=303099 (all sorts of info)
Tech, Race and Big Brake Kits - http://www.teamscr.com/techarticles2.html
Track Driving - http://www.turnfast.com
Building an IT Race Car - http://www.it2.evaluand.com/recipe.php
Build Your Own Racecar - http://www.gmecca.com/byorc/
Physics Of Racing Series - http://www.miata.net/sport/Physics/
Tire Size Calculator - http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Autocross Links:
Autocross Guide - http://www.soloracer.com/autoxguide.html
Autocross Checklist - http://www.soloracer.com/autoxchecklist.html
General Info - http://www.tirerack.com/featur...k.htm
http://home.dejazzd.com/mlouie/autocross.html
Novice Handbook - http://www.miata.net/sport/autox.html
Grassroots Motorsports Beginners Guide - http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com/flysolo.html
Midwestern Council Sports Car Clubs - http://my.execpc.com/~mcscc/
Washington DC/Metro/Va/Md AutoX - http://www.autocrossers.org/
http://www.nerdsracing.com - Driving schedules in the Northeast
NERDS = North East Recreational Driving Schedules
Want to go racing?
These links will give you a rough idea of what the costs are like for road racing a Honda. Its probably more than you think, so check it out.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=679722
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=334253
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=557013
Cheap, competitive autocross car build: http://www.redshiftmotorsports.com/ChrisTech.htm
Grassroots Motorsports Tuning Articles:
Grassroots Motorsports has a couple good tech articles on their website:
Shock tuning
Corner Weighting
swaybar setup
Just some basic tuning advice
Head And Neck Restraints - https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=653180
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MMSports.org | 00 ITR #1381 | 93 Accord |
Racing is one of the finest mechanisms for the disposal of money - Scott (RR98ITR)
Freaks are what you want. Freaks you would never know about. Quiet usually.. but you get them in a bedroom with you and you will walk out with scratches, bite marks, a sore schwantz and a smile on your face. - Notorious N.A.G
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From: Believeland
Re: Autocross (.RJ)
Haha! You should.
And Mr. Syner G, you're not in the "COV of SCCA." Columbus area SCCA members are in the Ohio Valley Region (OVR)
http://ovr-scca.org
And Mr. Syner G, you're not in the "COV of SCCA." Columbus area SCCA members are in the Ohio Valley Region (OVR)
http://ovr-scca.org
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From: columbus, oh, usa
Re: Autocross (syner g racing ohio)
what the hell is wrong with people in this form all you guys do is try to bash people and what they are trying to do..... yes I am sry the ohio valley region. like i said I am new at autocross sorry for not spelling it RIGHT ! I have put maybe 6 replys on this site. so I am sorry for looking for some replys on autocorss and what it takes to get started.....
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Re: Autocross (syner g racing ohio)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by syner g racing ohio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what the hell is wrong with people in this form all you guys do is try to bash people and what they are trying to do..... yes I am sry the ohio valley region. like i said I am new at autocross sorry for not spelling it RIGHT ! I have put maybe 6 replys on this site. so I am sorry for looking for some replys on autocorss and what it takes to get started..... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Why so touchy? There's a crapload of info already posted (or linked to) this this very thread you started. Read and enjoy.
Why so touchy? There's a crapload of info already posted (or linked to) this this very thread you started. Read and enjoy.
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Re: Autocross (travis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by travis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Why so touchy? There's a crapload of info already posted (or linked to) this this very thread you started. Read and enjoy.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by syner g racing ohio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I will be 18 in about 5 months
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Why so touchy? There's a crapload of info already posted (or linked to) this this very thread you started. Read and enjoy.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by syner g racing ohio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I will be 18 in about 5 months
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Re: Autocross (TeamSlowdotOrg)
syner g racing ohio is not the only one who thinks that. Ask anyone and they will tell you the guys on the Racing/Autocross board of Honda-Tech are known to be snobs. Don't know why - maybe the egos from winning/losing at your events. Dunno.
There are a select few who do answer questions without being a pompous *** about it.
There are a select few who do answer questions without being a pompous *** about it.
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From: RIP Craig Jones
Re: Autocross (CivicSiRacer)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicSiRacer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">syner g racing ohio is not the only one who thinks that. Ask anyone and they will tell you the guys on the Racing/Autocross board of Honda-Tech are known to be snobs. Don't know why - maybe the egos from winning/losing at your events. Dunno.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Its just a bit frustrating when I take the time to write and maintain a forum FAQ.... and no one uses it
Its just a bit frustrating when I take the time to write and maintain a forum FAQ.... and no one uses it
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From: The Angry Hand
Re: Autocross (Eee Pee)
people expect everything to be done for them... 
then they get pissed when they learn a lesson and are not spoon fed what they need. atleast most of us here have the common sense to try and figure it out first then ask a questions...
-nate
then they get pissed when they learn a lesson and are not spoon fed what they need. atleast most of us here have the common sense to try and figure it out first then ask a questions...-nate
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Re: Autocross (Nate)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nate »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">....atleast most of us here have the common sense to try and figure it out first then ask a question...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Oh is THAT what I've been doing wrong????
Oh is THAT what I've been doing wrong????
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From: Future Site of the Runoffs, USA
Re: Autocross (thumpu77)
"i'm not 18 for another 5 months, can someone please wipe my *** for me?"
if you can find your way to this web forum, you can find your way to more autox info than you can shake a stick at.
if you can find your way to this web forum, you can find your way to more autox info than you can shake a stick at.
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From: columbus, oh, usa
Re: Autocross (syner g racing ohio)
I came to this site from a friend in which he said to come here because you guys are very good at anwsering questions about anything. I am also a member of http://www.clubcivic.com and I never get any relpys saying "i'm not 18 for another 5 months, can someone please wipe my *** for me?" because thats a waste of time trying to be cool and make someone look bad..... like CivicSiRacer said...
syner g racing ohio is not the only one who thinks that. Ask anyone and they will tell you the guys on the Racing/Autocross board of Honda-Tech are known to be snobs. Don't know why - maybe the egos from winning/losing at your events. Dunno.
I am a member of ohiohondas.com but there again I got yelled at for asking people to join me and a few other people in syner g racing. I was told that I was a scam because racerX is bull **** and bla bla bla ....... Syner G racing ohio is also a company.... Because my father is building a shop to compete with Passen MotorSports.... no more details about that till we have a set location and date.....
Guess you will always have *** holes where ever you go to get info... sorry about posting this thread... I am only a trail member at this time so sorry for not fully understanding how this site is ran.... I guess its just me being 17 and still a little KID......... FAT CHANCE
Thanks for those that helped out and gave me those link's the rest of you I believe your the ones that need to grow up....
syner g racing ohio is not the only one who thinks that. Ask anyone and they will tell you the guys on the Racing/Autocross board of Honda-Tech are known to be snobs. Don't know why - maybe the egos from winning/losing at your events. Dunno.
I am a member of ohiohondas.com but there again I got yelled at for asking people to join me and a few other people in syner g racing. I was told that I was a scam because racerX is bull **** and bla bla bla ....... Syner G racing ohio is also a company.... Because my father is building a shop to compete with Passen MotorSports.... no more details about that till we have a set location and date.....
Guess you will always have *** holes where ever you go to get info... sorry about posting this thread... I am only a trail member at this time so sorry for not fully understanding how this site is ran.... I guess its just me being 17 and still a little KID......... FAT CHANCE
Thanks for those that helped out and gave me those link's the rest of you I believe your the ones that need to grow up....
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From: RIP Craig Jones
Re: Autocross (syner g racing ohio)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by syner g racing ohio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">because thats a waste of time trying to be cool and make someone look bad..... like CivicSiRacer said...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes...
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am a member of ohiohondas.com but there again I got yelled at for asking people to join me and a few other people in syner g racing. I was told that I was a scam because racerX is bull **** and bla bla bla ....... Syner G racing ohio is also a company.... Because my father is building a shop to compete with Passen MotorSports.... no more details about that till we have a set location and date.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Huh? What does that have to do with this thread?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Guess you will always have *** holes where ever you go to get info... sorry about posting this thread... I am only a trail member at this time so sorry for not fully understanding how this site is ran.... I guess its just me being 17 and still a little KID......... FAT CHANCE </TD></TR></TABLE>
I dont get it.
There's alot of valuable information out there - search for it, and make the effort and then ask questions.
Yes...
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am a member of ohiohondas.com but there again I got yelled at for asking people to join me and a few other people in syner g racing. I was told that I was a scam because racerX is bull **** and bla bla bla ....... Syner G racing ohio is also a company.... Because my father is building a shop to compete with Passen MotorSports.... no more details about that till we have a set location and date.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Huh? What does that have to do with this thread?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Guess you will always have *** holes where ever you go to get info... sorry about posting this thread... I am only a trail member at this time so sorry for not fully understanding how this site is ran.... I guess its just me being 17 and still a little KID......... FAT CHANCE
</TD></TR></TABLE>I dont get it.
There's alot of valuable information out there - search for it, and make the effort and then ask questions.
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From: Believeland
Re: Autocross (CivicSiRacer)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicSiRacer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">syner g racing ohio is not the only one who thinks that. Ask anyone and they will tell you the guys on the Racing/Autocross board of Honda-Tech are known to be snobs. Don't know why - maybe the egos from winning/losing at your events. Dunno.
There are a select few who do answer questions without being a pompous *** about it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're right, people here can be a bit touchy. I live by the message-board philosophy: "Search first, ask questions later." And when the info he requested is literally in front of him (FAQ) it's hard not to get rude.
Good luck getting started in autox, syner g, and have fun
There are a select few who do answer questions without being a pompous *** about it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're right, people here can be a bit touchy. I live by the message-board philosophy: "Search first, ask questions later." And when the info he requested is literally in front of him (FAQ) it's hard not to get rude.
Good luck getting started in autox, syner g, and have fun
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Re: Autocross (CivicSiRacer)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicSiRacer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">syner g racing ohio is not the only one who thinks that. Ask anyone and they will tell you the guys on the Racing/Autocross board of Honda-Tech are known to be snobs. Don't know why - maybe the egos from winning/losing at your events. Dunno.
There are a select few who do answer questions without being a pompous *** about it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
anyone else with me that this forum has a much higher average user age than the rest of honda-tech, and thus a higher expectation for intelligent questions and topics? i say this simply by the nature of the activity focus of this forum, which pretty much costs a lot of money and thus stable jobs, and isnt quite widely participated as drag racing. and i dont think of it as snobbery. we're not here to discuss how to make your car handle better, or say whats "best" for whatever, or hold every beginners hand. i think we've done enough to provide a decent amount of basic and advanced info in the FAQ, and this forum script has a really useful search function if you know how to use it right. but i can see how i nthe context of the rest of honda-tech that we all seem pretty pompous, well quite frankly, i dont really like the rest of honda-tech and wouldnt want this forum to be like the rest of honda-tech.
There are a select few who do answer questions without being a pompous *** about it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
anyone else with me that this forum has a much higher average user age than the rest of honda-tech, and thus a higher expectation for intelligent questions and topics? i say this simply by the nature of the activity focus of this forum, which pretty much costs a lot of money and thus stable jobs, and isnt quite widely participated as drag racing. and i dont think of it as snobbery. we're not here to discuss how to make your car handle better, or say whats "best" for whatever, or hold every beginners hand. i think we've done enough to provide a decent amount of basic and advanced info in the FAQ, and this forum script has a really useful search function if you know how to use it right. but i can see how i nthe context of the rest of honda-tech that we all seem pretty pompous, well quite frankly, i dont really like the rest of honda-tech and wouldnt want this forum to be like the rest of honda-tech.
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Re: Autocross (Tyson)
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anyone else with me that this forum has a much higher average user age than the rest of honda-tech, and thus a higher expectation for intelligent questions and topics? ...
but i can see how in the context of the rest of honda-tech that we all seem pretty pompous, well quite frankly, i dont really like the rest of honda-tech and wouldnt want this forum to be like the rest of honda-tech.
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Yes and yes.
Christian- who rarely goes into the rest of HT b/c it's scary there...
anyone else with me that this forum has a much higher average user age than the rest of honda-tech, and thus a higher expectation for intelligent questions and topics? ...
but i can see how in the context of the rest of honda-tech that we all seem pretty pompous, well quite frankly, i dont really like the rest of honda-tech and wouldnt want this forum to be like the rest of honda-tech.
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Yes and yes.
Christian- who rarely goes into the rest of HT b/c it's scary there...
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Re: Autocross (travis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by travis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Why so touchy? There's a crapload of info already posted (or linked to) this this very thread you started. Read and enjoy.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Travis, try searching for something elsewhere on the board where you don't have a real concise idea of how to phrase the question - search doesn't do much for you at all in that case. Last night, I wanted to try find some performance info on a Type II motor and looked and tried to search and alas didn't come up with what I was looking for (and LOL didn't post a question in Misc b/c I didn't want to get back "try seach jackass!" crap). Part might be due to not knowing exactly how to phrase what I was looking for (for if I did, I'd probably have a better clue where/how to search here or elsewhere).
To the original poster, if you go to http://www.scca.org, you should be able to drill down (from the drop down on the left) to a region finder (http://www.scca.org/interactive/regions.html#cendiv, http://www.cendiv-scca.org/, http://www.ovr-scca.org/). As far as what you need to do, these guys know better than me but I'd say go sign up/show up, torque your lugs, bring a couple bottles of water and try pairing yourself up with someone there that can help you along.
Personally, I don't think the FAQ, sticky threads are that useful unless you have a good idea of what you are looking for.
Why so touchy? There's a crapload of info already posted (or linked to) this this very thread you started. Read and enjoy.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Travis, try searching for something elsewhere on the board where you don't have a real concise idea of how to phrase the question - search doesn't do much for you at all in that case. Last night, I wanted to try find some performance info on a Type II motor and looked and tried to search and alas didn't come up with what I was looking for (and LOL didn't post a question in Misc b/c I didn't want to get back "try seach jackass!" crap). Part might be due to not knowing exactly how to phrase what I was looking for (for if I did, I'd probably have a better clue where/how to search here or elsewhere).
To the original poster, if you go to http://www.scca.org, you should be able to drill down (from the drop down on the left) to a region finder (http://www.scca.org/interactive/regions.html#cendiv, http://www.cendiv-scca.org/, http://www.ovr-scca.org/). As far as what you need to do, these guys know better than me but I'd say go sign up/show up, torque your lugs, bring a couple bottles of water and try pairing yourself up with someone there that can help you along.
Personally, I don't think the FAQ, sticky threads are that useful unless you have a good idea of what you are looking for.
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From: Future Site of the Runoffs, USA
Re: Autocross (Tyson)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
anyone else with me that this forum has a much higher average user age than the rest of honda-tech, and thus a higher expectation for intelligent questions and topics? i say this simply by the nature of the activity focus of this forum, which pretty much costs a lot of money and thus stable jobs, and isnt quite widely participated as drag racing. and i dont think of it as snobbery. we're not here to discuss how to make your car handle better, or say whats "best" for whatever, or hold every beginners hand. i think we've done enough to provide a decent amount of basic and advanced info in the FAQ, and this forum script has a really useful search function if you know how to use it right. but i can see how i nthe context of the rest of honda-tech that we all seem pretty pompous, well quite frankly, i dont really like the rest of honda-tech and wouldnt want this forum to be like the rest of honda-tech.
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anyone else with me that this forum has a much higher average user age than the rest of honda-tech, and thus a higher expectation for intelligent questions and topics? i say this simply by the nature of the activity focus of this forum, which pretty much costs a lot of money and thus stable jobs, and isnt quite widely participated as drag racing. and i dont think of it as snobbery. we're not here to discuss how to make your car handle better, or say whats "best" for whatever, or hold every beginners hand. i think we've done enough to provide a decent amount of basic and advanced info in the FAQ, and this forum script has a really useful search function if you know how to use it right. but i can see how i nthe context of the rest of honda-tech that we all seem pretty pompous, well quite frankly, i dont really like the rest of honda-tech and wouldnt want this forum to be like the rest of honda-tech.
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Re: Autocross (CivicSiRacer)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicSiRacer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">syner g racing ohio is not the only one who thinks that. Ask anyone and they will tell you the guys on the Racing/Autocross board of Honda-Tech are known to be snobs. Don't know why - maybe the egos from winning/losing at your events. Dunno.
There are a select few who do answer questions without being a pompous *** about it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What's worse is you heven have people that DON'T own hondas here in this one particular forum....
There are a select few who do answer questions without being a pompous *** about it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What's worse is you heven have people that DON'T own hondas here in this one particular forum....
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Re: Autocross (KC)
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I came here when I didn't have a Honda because I heard it was much more mature than the rest of the site. I found It was, so I stayed. Also, I was sick of not getting a discount at NASA-VA events.
I came here when I didn't have a Honda because I heard it was much more mature than the rest of the site. I found It was, so I stayed. Also, I was sick of not getting a discount at NASA-VA events.
