#6771 - 05/01/02 05:40 PM
Autocrossing w/ your Grand Prix
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Heya,
Who here autocrosses with their GP? I know Eric W used to and Quija does.
Where would a newbie go to learn and get in on some of this action? Any tips, tricks or pointers?
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#6772 - 05/01/02 05:53 PM
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I'm interested too. I'd love to be the first GP to spank Eric at an autoX! Although, I could never beat his burnouts. Marc
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#6773 - 05/01/02 06:17 PM
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Chew, Marc... If you guys are free this Sunday, there is an autocross at Fed Ex field. Registration is already closed for this even, but it would still be fun to go watch and learn some tricks, etc. Ill be sporting my new Hoosier tires this Sunday. 305/30/18 in the rear and 275/40/17 in the front! I got 3rd place last year in SS class.. gotta get 1st this year in SM2 ... some out and join the fun! http://www.autocrossers.org has a lot of info and schedules for this season. and FINALLY... do NOT listen to Queerja .. caus he SUCKS at autocross... he has such nicknames as : Screech, MrScreecja and more :p
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#6774 - 05/01/02 06:19 PM
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#6775 - 05/01/02 06:39 PM
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Sweet pics!
As to Sunday - I gotta go to temple, but I'll check it out the next time around.
For now, I'll take a look see at the website you mentioned.
Thanks, E!
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#6776 - 05/01/02 07:02 PM
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Anyone know of anywhere in the Philly area that has autocross? I'd like to check it out sometime and see what uts all about. TIA
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#6777 - 05/01/02 07:03 PM
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Hey Chris, For Philly Region it is: http://www.autox4u.com That is where i started!!!
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#6778 - 05/01/02 08:09 PM
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Cool Thanx!!!!
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#6780 - 05/02/02 07:33 AM
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Chinny, If you ever want to go gimme a call. I dont know about actually doin it yet, but I would love to see what it is all about. I know they do it at Boeing every once in a while, and over in Camden.
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#6781 - 05/02/02 07:45 AM
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I'd like to try that sometime, but would also like to NOT look like an ass
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#6782 - 05/02/02 09:11 AM
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Bill, You ... not look like an ASS? Thats gonna be hard No wait ... I'm confusing you with Cattie Maybe we can get some WDCCGPers and MACCGPers to go in and have a big Grand Prix turnout. That would be very cool, IMHO. Although if my memory of SCCA rules isn't too out of date, most of our cars will be in the modded classes by now given what we've done to them. And unfortunately most of those mods aren't suspension or handling related (at least not yet!).
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#6783 - 05/02/02 10:26 AM
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Chew - you are correct. Even something as simple as a STB will put you in a higher mod'd class. Ugh. I need to get my skillz up on autocrossing.
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#6784 - 05/02/02 10:38 AM
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My local race team is hosting an autocross 6/9 Just a thought
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#6786 - 05/02/02 10:57 AM
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Where is it going to be, E? Anywhere around here?
I should be getting my Coilovers in this month ... and hopefully the Eradispeed brakes will be my next mod.
I figure if we go in and race - even if we do poorly in our classes (I mean given our mods, we'll prolly end up in open class or something silly - against modded bimmers and vettes), at least we'll be able to have some fun!
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#6787 - 05/02/02 12:44 PM
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With suspension mods (coilovers, struts), you are playing with Street Mod. That class is not fun at all. You have to put up with V8's and lotsa AWD DSM's and FINALLY... do NOT listen to Queerja .. caus he SUCKS at autocross... he has such nicknames as Screech, MrScreecja and more As for your comments MR Eric WydeRide, those were with the RSA's. And no matter how much air you put into that thing, it squeaks like a mother around turns because of the rear swaybar. Now, if my car can handle the stress, I will take some turns at the Salazar events.
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#6788 - 05/02/02 03:24 PM
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Originally posted by Chew: Bill, You ... not look like an ASS? Thats gonna be hard
No wait ... I'm confusing you with Cattie
Maybe we can get some WDCCGPers and MACCGPers to go in and have a big Grand Prix turnout. That would be very cool, IMHO.
Although if my memory of SCCA rules isn't too out of date, most of our cars will be in the modded classes by now given what we've done to them. And unfortunately most of those mods aren't suspension or handling related (at least not yet!).Most of mine are front and rear stb and front and rear anti-sway bars with better tires. Only engine mods are a heat shield, cai, 160 tstat, and ase chip.
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#6789 - 05/03/02 09:23 AM
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Hey Bill, Just noticed you have a 160 TStat. Did you notice any gas mileage changes when you switched over? I.E. did your MPG get any worse? Just curious.
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#6790 - 05/03/02 02:04 PM
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I autocross in Western Michigan with a couple of groups (SCCA, Furrin Group) and I was put into STX class (Street Touring for cars w/bigger than 3.0l engines, up to 5.0l). I recently beat a Subaru WRX turbo. I have STB's, 12" brakes, race tires, and soon Poly bushings. I figure if I ever destroy the tranny, I'll add LSD which still keeps me in STX. If anybody is interested in autocrosses in West Michigan, send me an e-mail. We have about a dozen scheduled for this year (and a couple of rallycrosses, autox in the dirt! but I use my old Triumph for that).
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