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Matt D.

10-06-2008 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MustGoFaster (Post 259352)

But in the end, I still judge my weekends by how I feel I did, as much as how the time sheets say I did.

I totally agree. Saturday I feel I did well, 2nd in class out of 4, but Sunday was a total facepalm moment, I couldn't drive well at all.

Andres06SE

10-06-2008 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kracka (Post 259288)

You stay in the street tire index class! I think to truly be competitive in the SM class though I would need coilovers and some R-compounds (neither of which I have plans for).

http://www.mitsustyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20963 :sasmokin::sasmokin:

Andres

Andres06SE

10-06-2008 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kracka (Post 259287)

Thanks Matt! I agree about Andres, but at least he can see over the steering wheel of this one :D

Yes , but now my dick rubs with my steering wheel:drive:

Andres

cmspaz

10-06-2008 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Andres06SE (Post 259411)

Yes , but now my dick rubs with my steering wheel:drive:

But the real question is... do you like it?

Matt D.

10-06-2008 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Andres06SE (Post 259407)

http://www.mitsustyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20963 :sasmokin::sasmokin:

Andres

If they were 17x9 I'd be all over it.

Andres06SE

10-06-2008 03:43 PM

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yes, yes,..like .5 inch is going to make a difference :jackoff::jackoff:

They are lighter than the 9's I have the 1/4 of inch spacers for you sir

Andres

MustGoFaster

10-07-2008 08:56 AM

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You had me thinking about it but, if I'm getting sticky tires, they need to be BIG (275 or wider).

Matt D.

10-07-2008 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MustGoFaster (Post 259579)

You had me thinking about it but, if I'm getting sticky tires, they need to be BIG (275 or wider).

That's what is holding me back as well, 275s on an 8.5" wheel is pushing it.

MustGoFaster

10-07-2008 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt D. (Post 259583)

That's what is holding me back as well, 275s on an 8.5" wheel is pushing it.

I'm not a fan of the buldging side wall deal. I'm hopeing to get some 17x10's but we'll see what the $$ says. It will end up being $2K+ on wheels and tires but so much faster.

Matt D.

10-07-2008 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MustGoFaster (Post 259622)

I'm not a fan of the buldging side wall deal. I'm hopeing to get some 17x10's but we'll see what the $$ says. It will end up being $2K+ on wheels and tires but so much faster.

Cornering speed is over rated.

http://mnscc.net/forum/images/smilies/lol2.gif

MustGoFaster

10-07-2008 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt D. (Post 259626)

Cornering speed is over rated.

http://mnscc.net/forum/images/smilies/lol2.gif

Cornering speed? I wanted more tracion so I could put the mAd PoWeZ of the 6G72 to the ground! :seeya: I think I'm going to need stiffer springs though... Dam it time to put the 93 together and run XP. If only I could afford it.

Matt D.

10-07-2008 03:35 PM

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Well, there is a thread on EvoM about an Evo 8 that is running in F Prepared, it's pretty wicked and was under weight when it hit the scales. Gut the car, add suspension, big wheels and tires, use lightweight parts and you're golden.

http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=364204

RichardBBY

10-08-2008 08:36 PM

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Props to Chris for winning Si last sat. I went to the Sunday event and had a great time. The rain sucked a little bit, but it ended up being a nice day.

I ended up in 2nd again...i geuss thats 3 2nd places in a row and Zero Wins. Well there is always next year.

See you there!

Richard

MustGoFaster

10-20-2008 07:27 AM

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Last event of the season done and over. Now I have no idea on how I'm getting my driving fix for the next 6 months.

I had a kick ass time though, fastest car on street tires, 9th in raw time!

turbotalon1g

10-20-2008 09:50 AM

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Nice.
I am gonna spend winter getting ready to do auto-x.
My little brother, not LB, got an '03 miata and I told him about doing auto-x and he is excited.

Matt D.

10-20-2008 10:32 AM

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What a great end to a great season. Lots of new friends and faces, learned a lot about the car and driving. Met a lot of my personal goals for the year, time to kick it up a notch for 2009. Now it's 3 months to the awards banquet, then 3-4 months till the first events of the year.

cmspaz

10-20-2008 12:53 PM

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Matt D, nationals next year?

Matt D.

10-20-2008 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cmspaz (Post 261360)

Matt D, nationals next year?

No way, the car and driver will not be nationally competitive. SCCA Tour in Milwaukee or Kansas City? Maybe. But I definitely want to hit up a regular event or two in Milwaukee, Waterloo, Des Moines and/or Omaha.

With any luck next year the car will have some nice light 17x9 or 18x9 wheels with 275-wide sticky tires, the front swaybar installed, maybe some suspension bushings and more power. Given that, it will be extremely competitive locally in BSP (I'm sick of 2nd and 3rd place to M3s and a 350Z) and if I stop being an idiot on the early runs it could easily be a top-10 PAX contender, or at least I can hope. I have a good thing going on locally so I want to stick with it.

cmspaz

10-20-2008 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt D. (Post 261395)

I definitely want to hit up a regular event or two in Milwaukee, Waterloo, Des Moines and/or Omaha.

These two need to be done with me included. Some old friends could use a visit. :evil:

MustGoFaster

10-26-2008 04:26 PM

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This wouldn't really be an AutoX thread with out a link to this:

http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets.html

Matt D.

10-26-2008 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MustGoFaster (Post 262064)

This wouldn't really be an AutoX thread with out a link to this:

http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets.html

Lots of awesome information there even if you don't autocross.

Kracka

10-26-2008 08:16 PM

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I'm working on reading through all of that info.

cmspaz

10-26-2008 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kracka (Post 262103)

I'm working on reading through all of that info.

Same. There's some pretty good shit in there.

311evo

10-30-2008 04:53 AM

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im not interested in doing autox really, but thats some damn good info and i enjoyed reading it.

sandweller999

11-28-2008 06:39 PM

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I said this in another thread but I got to go out to mowag 8 and I had the best time... Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Had some instructors with me as well and they were more than a ton of help. I plan to get the car as close to ready as I can by the first race next year, But I will run stock if I had to. Cant wait for next year and the chance to get to know some more mitsu guys, I would like to see more 3g's trying this but we are NOT very competitive ..lol But its a great time ....... Cant wait !!!!!!!!!!!

SmokingTires

12-03-2008 01:30 AM

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Take everything you read with a grain of salt. Some of his info is very accurate, other stuff is some personal experience. Keep in mind Dennis was never a repeat champion...

As for next season, once I have the cash, I plan on buying the coilovers from Chris, getting a set of Dunlops and running the season in STU (unless a promotion warrants new 18x9.5 wheels and Hoosiers). Now I just need to pay off the other bills!

sandweller999

12-12-2008 08:55 PM

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http://www.zazzle.com/id_rather_be_a...30029822127341

cmspaz

12-12-2008 09:53 PM

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I like the fact that you can get it in orange. Cones, lol.

MustGoFaster

12-22-2008 10:38 PM

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2009 Auto X schedule is ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 100 days till competition time!

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Originally Posted by MNbiker (Post 124994)

There are still a couple tentative dates, but the 2009 MAC/Met Council Autocross Schedule is ready for prime time! Please note the following new events for '09:

Teen Driving School - An event focused on helping novice drivers be safer and more confident on the road. This is NOT an autocross school.

Intermediate Driving School - MAC instructors providing that "next step" beyond the Novice School. This event will be focused on helping drivers with a season or two of prior autocross experience.

Xtreme Driving School - One-day school hosted by National Champ Tim Aro. This event will be targeted at experienced autocrossers looking to further hone their skills.

Enjoy!

-Steve

2009 Schedule

APRIL 25 (SAT), DRIVER'S SCHOOL CLASSROOM, MAC, DUNWOODY

APRIL 26, NOVICE DRIVER'S SCHOOL, MAC, MIDWAY STADIUM

MAY 2 (SAT), AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 1, MAC, VALLEYFAIR

MAY 3, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 2, MAC, VALLEYFAIR

MAY 10, TEST & TUNE, MAC, DCTC

MAY 24, AUTOCROSS , PCA & COM, DCTC

JUNE 7, TEEN DRIVING SCHOOL, MAC, DCTC

JUNE 14, INTERMEDIATE DRIVER'S SCHOOL, MAC, MIDWAY STADIUM
JUNE 28, AUTOCROSS , CVSCC, CVTC

JULY 5, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 3, MAC, DCTC

JULY 19, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 4, MAC, MIDWAY STADIUM

JULY 24 (FRI), NOVICE DRIVER'S SCHOOL, CVSCC & MAC, CVTC

JULY 25 (SAT), XTREME SCHOOL, CVSCC & MAC, CVTC

JULY 26, XTREME SCHOOL, CVSCC & MAC, CVTC

AUGUST 2, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 5, MAC, DCTC

AUGUST 16, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 6, MAC, DCTC

AUGUST 29 (SAT) , TEST & TUNE, MAC, DCTC

AUGUST 30, AUTOCROSS , COM {NCCC}, DCTC

SEPTEMBER 13, AUTOCROSS , CVSCC, CVTC

SEPTEMBER 19 (SAT), AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 7, MAC, CANTERBURY PARK

SEPTEMBER 20, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 8, MAC, CANTERBURY PARK

OCTOBER 4, AUTOCROSS - MOWOG 9, MAC, MIDWAY STADIUM

Kracka

12-22-2008 10:59 PM

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Awesome! Intermediate driving school for me! I think this schedule just set the spring cruise date :)

I urge everyone who has never autocrossed but has even the slightest interest in trying it to sign up for the novice school. I learned a lot and it was a great intro to the sport in a very comfortable setting. I know my dad will be doing this with his GTO and hopefully Janelle in her WRX too.

cmspaz

12-22-2008 11:37 PM

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I'm going to try to get my dad to the Novice School as well. He needs to actually do something with that Miata of his.

asshanson

12-23-2008 12:25 AM

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I'm confused, are both April 25-25 novice school days? The description is weird for the 25th. If so I'll probably sign up for one of them that weekend, excited to try this autocross thing out, see if I like it.

Kracka

12-23-2008 08:08 AM

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The novice school is a 2-day event. Saturday is classroom and Sunday is track.

cmspaz

12-23-2008 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kracka (Post 269856)

The novice school is a 2-day event. Saturday is classroom and Sunday is track.

Hughes, I know I won't get anything out of the classroom session, so is it worth it for the instructed seat time?

Kracka

12-23-2008 10:56 AM

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You'd be surprised; keep an open mind. They have a lot of good advice and knowledge. Definitely do the school; I promise you'll be glad you did.

cmspaz

12-23-2008 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kracka (Post 269869)

You'd be surprised; keep an open mind. They have a lot of good advice and knowledge. Definitely do the school; I promise you'll be glad you did.

Oh, trust me, my mind is wide open to anything that'll make me faster, but it's just that I know so much theory, and any beginner classroom instruction I've received in the past has involved me sitting there thinking "I know this... that too... old news..."

I'll do it for the seat time and the instruction received there, and if I do learn something new in the classroom, that's great.

SmokingTires

12-24-2008 10:51 AM

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Pretty sure the class room section is non-optional. You pay for both days either way. And they tech cars at the classroom section so you have to be there to run.

There's a lot of good info more than just beginner stuff. If you think you only need seat time, go to the test and tunes. Even I plan on having an instructor some of next season. It always helps for someone else to point out what your doing.

cmspaz

12-24-2008 12:16 PM

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No, I would definitely go for both days, but the classroom session would not be my reason for going.

Kracka

01-10-2009 12:21 PM

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"The annual awards party is being held tonight, January 10th, at Old Chicago in Apple Valley. Further details are as follows:

Location:
Old Chicago
14998 Glazier
Apple Valley, MN
Phone: (952) 891-4600

For Directions:
http://www.oldchicago.com/DisplayLoc...cationID=10001

Time: Begins at 6:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

Steve Garnjobst
Minnesota Autosports Club"

$5 charge for pizza buffet and non-alcoholic drinks; hope to see all your autocrossers there!

turbotalon1g

01-10-2009 12:27 PM

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Nice, how do we sign up?
Price? Is there limited room? I dont want to sign up and waste a spot.
I want to get my bro out there in his sweet '03 miata, maybe I can use that if my car is still down.

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