06-16-2008
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
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My first autocross experience!
Matt D., Zac (hellomynameis), and myself took the auto-x novice class this weekend which was 4 hours of classroom on Sat and 8 hours of track on Sunday. All I can say it HOLY CRAP THAT WAS FUN! This was the first auto-x event that Zac and I have ever done; it was Matt's 9th or 10th event I think. It was a great time, I definitely learned a lot about my car and how to handle it at the limit. In all my years of driving on the streets I've never ever even gotten close to driving any car that hard. There were 50 drivers in the course and Matt came away with the fastest time of the day at a 29.1 seconds and I made the 2nd fastest at 29.8 seconds! A E36 M3 turned a 29.5 but b/c of cone penalties he got knocked back with his next best at 30.1 (I think). It was definitely a great day and I hope to make at least a few more events this summer; hopefully being able to win (and then kicked out of) the SI class  |
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06-16-2008
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Re: 2008 Autocross Schedule and Information
Yeah, that was freaking awesome. Honestly, I don't see how anyone could not have fun doing that. My best time was a 30.4, it was my final no instructor time. Considering I've had zero on road racing experience, not even go-karting, I'm quite happy with my time. Add a sway bar and I think I could have cracked into the 29's.
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06-16-2008
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: My first autocross experience!
Another thing that was really cool, during the 2 hour lunch break the instructors were giving rides in their street/racecars which was a total blast and quite eye opening! I rode in some pretty neat stuff including an Integra Type-R, Chris Deutsch's Evo IX, a supercharged Miata, and this all-out racecar that at one time may have been a Miata. I also want to thank Chris Deutsch along with all the others for the great advice!
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06-16-2008
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Re: My first autocross experience!
Sounds like fun, and now I challenge you to a go-kart competition.
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06-16-2008
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: My first autocross experience!
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Originally Posted by FattyBoomBatty
Sounds like fun, and now I challenge you to a go-kart competition.
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Lets do it. I'm always down for Stockholm in Cokato. |
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06-16-2008
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Banned
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Re: My first autocross experience!
I don't know what that is, but I bet it'll be awesome.
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06-16-2008
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: My first autocross experience!
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Originally Posted by FattyBoomBatty
I don't know what that is, but I bet it'll be awesome.
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In my opinion its the best go-kart track in the area. These are quick karts on an outdoor track, plus its cheaper than the indoor places. |
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06-16-2008
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Eden Prairie, MN.
Drives: 06 Mitsubishi Lancer Evollution SE
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Re: My first autocross experience!
Good for you Kracka , welcome to the Autox world, I'm sure you'll have so much fun...Novice school is nice, but nothing compared to a regular day..Can't wait to see your face after one of those
Andres
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06-16-2008
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: 2008 Autocross Schedule and Information
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Originally Posted by hellomynameis
My best time was a 30.4.
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Another awesome time, if I'm not mistaken thats 4th fastest of the day after the M3! |
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06-16-2008
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Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
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Re: 2008 Autocross Schedule and Information
I'm glad you guys really enjoyed it and are looking forward to running in a real event. Ryan (mustgofaster) has been doing well right out of the gate, so that right there is proof how far $50 and a couple hours of seat time with instructors goes.
Even though I have a handful of events under my belt already I learned more at the school than I did in all of my previous experience. I'm looking forward to using what I learned at a real event and turning it up a notch.
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Another awesome time, if I'm not mistaken thats 4th fastest of the day after the M3!
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We are all proof that Evos make you look like a good driver.  All kidding aside, I've been told more than once that no matter what car you have or how prepared your car is, you still need to drive it.
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Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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06-16-2008
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wants to be sideways...
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Re: My first autocross experience!
Kracka, get your ass down to Lacrosse this weekend for the autox.
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Leave the straight line highway dick wagging to the ricers and people who think they are good drivers.
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Originally Posted by 93GSX5SD
I'll second that. Its your car your choice. Enjoy your dsm experience.
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06-16-2008
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Re: My first autocross experience!
I just need to figure out what events to do now. Might have to wait for the September events as my weekends are fairly booked up the rest of this month and in August. Any non-MAC events in July?
I look forward to next year when I get my suspension mods in. I'll have to run as many as I can, though by that time I'll apparently have to run in the modified class because I'll have my cams in...
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06-16-2008
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Re: My first autocross experience!
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Originally Posted by hellomynameis
I look forward to next year when I get my suspension mods in. I'll have to run as many as I can, though by that time I'll apparently have to run in the modified class because I'll have my cams in...
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That might be the only downside to autoX. Certain mods can put you in classes you don't really have much of a chance in (with out spending A LOT). |
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06-16-2008
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: My first autocross experience!
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Originally Posted by 123abc
Kracka, get your ass down to Lacrosse this weekend for the autox.
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I wish I could but I'll be in the process of driving around Lake Michigan. |
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06-16-2008
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Eden Prairie, MN.
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Re: My first autocross experience!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
I wish I could but I'll be in the process of driving around Lake Michigan.
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You'll love Autox
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06-16-2008
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: My first autocross experience!
I need some neat magnetic numbers!
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06-16-2008
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Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
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Re: My first autocross experience!
Andres, do you know where Brandon got his numbers made? Kracka is trying to find somewhere that has the carbon fiber vinyl like what Brandon's background has.
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03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
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Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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06-16-2008
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Eden Prairie, MN.
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Re: My first autocross experience!
Yes at the same place I got mine, in Blaine abc Signs, by my work. You can call him and e-mail the design
Andres
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06-16-2008
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: My first autocross experience!
Awesome! I'm going to have to get in contact with them, thanks.
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06-17-2008
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
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Re: My first autocross experience!
Would it be possible to auto-x my dsm?
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