2010 Bench Racer's League - Page 2

**Kracka** · 01-11-2010

Will you actually be going to the strip (with and running your car) this year Swifty or will history once again repeat itself?

**Halon** · 01-11-2010

Hey we tried to setup some drag meets last year. We actually had good turnouts, but Hughes was the only Mod that I think showed up, which was at the MAP event

**Kracka** · 01-11-2010

Yup, that was a fun day too, I just wish my clutch hadn't broken a few days previous since I wanted to at least participate in their auto-x.

**Halon** · 01-11-2010

I suppose better at home then at the track tho eh? I had enough fun replacing an axle there, couldn't imagine a clutch job

**Kracka** · 01-11-2010

Very true! I definitely had fun watching all you guys run though.

**mlomker** · 01-11-2010

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Originally Posted by Matt D.

Whaaaaaaat? Is it too much for a straight line, too?

He has coilovers so I assume the car can turn. At the HPDE that I went to there were a couple club racers hauling ass but I was handily in the top 1/3rd speed-wise and it was my first time on the track...with a bone stock X.

A lot of the turns are 2nd gear but I generally drove the whole course at 4k+ rpm so spool might not be such a big deal. With E85 and a tune I probably won't even need to shift.

MustGoFaster · 01-11-2010

A note to Scheides since you mentioned the Test n Tune AX days. They are awesome days to go on, run until you just don't want to any more. But you need to be a MAC member to run a TnT, it's an additional $30.

I would highly recommend taking the novice school to anyone interested. You will get 16-20 runs, with an instructor for every run. There is also an instructor run period where you can ride with instructors, or have them drive your car if you want. This time period almost always ends up with an EVO or STI with 4 people in it.

**Kracka** · 01-11-2010

The novice school is the best way to get into autocross; period.

http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmE...event_id=10838

**asshanson** · 01-11-2010

I'm in for several events this year, won't be going to Iowa every other weekend for the first time in years, so I should be able to attend a lot more.

IF I still have the Talon come spring, I'm for sure going to drag race it, but I'm not sure which car to autox. The Talon can turn much better but has significant lag, whereas the Caddy has instant wheelspin power, AND way better brakes.

Swifty1638 · 01-11-2010

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Originally Posted by Kracka

Will you actually be going to the strip (with and running your car) this year Swifty or will history once again repeat itself?

Hey! I was ready after staying up all night for the last RF event, but it got rained. So, there. I hope this year will FINALLY be different, but again, my situation keeps changing..who knows.

**mlomker** · 01-11-2010

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Originally Posted by Kracka

The novice school is the best way to get into autocross; period.

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carltalon · 01-11-2010

I'll be down for alot more drag raceing this summer My car. cars in running condition and my daughter will be old enuf to come and watch without being to mutch trouble. I also Just finished builsing a car trailer so there will be no worries about breaking. I will also bring my street tires so If any meber break My car could be driven home and there car could go on the trailer.

concerns: Money Never know when I'll have extra.

Not being able to run my slicks on Wed's night BIR street races

311evo · 01-11-2010

I got a ton of practice in list year at an 1/8'th mile track, and this year I would definitly love to put down some 1/4 mile times.

Only if my 4th gear wants to work..

Swifty1638 · 01-11-2010

^ do it up! I may even be able to do some 1/8 passes with you boys out at grove..

311evo · 01-11-2010

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Originally Posted by Swifty1638

^ do it up! I may even be able to do some 1/8 passes with you boys out at grove..

You can bet on it.

you should definitely come out! it's a nice way of getting your feet wet for the rest of the year.

Swifty1638 · 01-11-2010

Shoot me a list of when the events are. I also assume I'd crash at one of your places? since..it's a far drive for me?

turbotalon1g · 01-11-2010

^Word. I'll be back may 4th night.

Fuck trailers pussies, street cars FTW.

Constant_Project21 · 01-11-2010

My buddy just picked up a 16ft, 2 ton, twin axel car trailer today. It may come in handy for WHEN one of my friends or I break something haha. But my car is no trailer queen, I'll be driving it to events

**goodhart** · 01-11-2010

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Originally Posted by Swifty1638

Drag..well, that's about all I can touch. The car is just too much for a road course, auto x or anything else. If I wanted on those, I would have built the car differently.

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Originally Posted by Matt D.

Whaaaaaaat? Is it too much for a straight line, too?

I think Swifty's biggest issue would be money not so much too much power...

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Originally Posted by carltalon

Not being able to run my slicks on Wed's night BIR street races

The tech for wed nights is pretty lax, I'm sure you could run the slicks without much of an issue.

I used a 95tsi's full face BMX helmet about a half dozen times last year. lol

Kevin 1G Drummer · 01-12-2010

Hmm A Wednesday night BIR event or two would be cool for sure since I have Wednesdays off