My first autocross experience!

[User Name]

This is the video that got me pursuing an Auto-x car.

Place your index finger here on the screen I swear

[Matt D.]

Originally Posted by User Name

This is the video that got me pursuing an Auto-x car.

Place your index finger here on the screen I swear

That isn't autocross.

[User Name]

Originally Posted by Matt D.

That isn't autocross.

Ah, so road racing auto-x, apples oranges, I'm an idiot.

[Goat Blower]

Road racing is a whole different animal all together. I definitely want to do that.

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

I'd try autox if my car had power steering and didn't plow like a draft horse trying to go around a tight corner. But I don't feel like having body builder arms just to turn my car fast enough to make it around an autox course.

[User Name]

Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer

I'd try autox if my car had power steering and didn't plow like a draft horse trying to go around a tight corner. But I don't feel like having body builder arms just to turn my car fast enough to make it around an autox course.

Oh yeah, I haven't drove my car for so long I forgot it has no power steering. Well now. Time to start lifting them weights.

[123abc]

Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer

I'd try autox if my car had power steering and didn't plow like a draft horse trying to go around a tight corner. But I don't feel like having body builder arms just to turn my car fast enough to make it around an autox course.

My laser has no power steering and I managed just fine.


You'll never know untill you try it.

[turbotalon1g]

I don't give a shit too much about the competitive side, if this stuff is gonna make me a better driver then i am all for it.

[MustGoFaster]

Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

I don't give a shit too much about the competitive side, if this stuff is gonna make me a better driver then i am all for it.

All you have to do is listen to the instructors, and try to implement what they say, and you will improve. It's much easier to do at something like a novice school, as you get ~16 runs. A normal auto X day (with MAC) you get 6 runs, plus maybe one or two fun. Fun runs are timed, but not recorded (don't count for the competition). At some of the smaller days, like the Lacross one this weekend, since there are fewer cars (50-60ish, V.S. 130-160) you can get more runs. Last time in Eau Clare (60 cars) I got 13 runs, 8 timed, 5 fun. Managed to find the time knew I was leaving on the table during the fun runs. Ran over a second faster! Just wish I would have figured it out sooner.

[Matt D.]

Originally Posted by MustGoFaster

Just wish I would have figured it out sooner.

Been there time and time again. Let's kick some ass in La Crosse this weekend.

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

^^ Your Laser is also FWD, Correct? It makes a difference.

[123abc]

Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer

^^ Your Laser is also FWD, Correct? It makes a difference.

Yes, it is. Is there that big of a difference? Have you driven both without ps?