Season Finale Autocross: Stead, Oct. 6-7 - Page 5 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

dknv · 2007-10-10, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

It's a long season, no reason she can't finish it in your car next year after getting incredibly instructive seat time in a softer, slower, less sticky car. But then again, I can see where I might trade a little extra skill for more seat time in your car, which is apparently really really fun to drive.

Nat events may start in March on the west coast, we will have to see what the season's schedule will be. Be that as it may, I found in driving Jim's ES Miata on Sunday, that I was able to "see" the course better (due to being closer to the ground maybe?; as well as traveling through the course slower

) - which was interesting because when I returned to grid, I was better able to analyze where I drove, and think about where I wanted to put the car closer to the cones. I think there's much merit in what you suggest Kevin.

Kevin M · 2007-10-10, 10:09 AM

I'm just repeating things Dean has said many times that I didn't give enough creedence to until I actually did them.

sperry · 2007-10-10, 10:11 AM

Anyone else notice that the top 6 cars in open PAX were all on race tires for at least part of the season?

That damn street tire modifier is really ruining it for the folks on race tires, instead of dominating the region they're just trouncing it.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-10, 10:14 AM

I know. I'm planning on getting race tires next year so that I can tumble down the PAX standings.

zpeed · 2007-10-10, 11:42 AM

Finish #4 on novice is not too bad, I'm happy even I'm not a novice. I wish I have race tires but 1-2 auto-x a year not gonna do it. Good thing I'm not running in AS everybody under 49 sec. I have my roll bars on order. Next year I hope to do more PDX.

MattR · 2007-10-10, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

I know. I'm planning on getting race tires next year so that I can tumble down the PAX standings.

Yeah, i think I'm going to try Kumhos next year, I had a ton of fun on those Hoosiers at teh first 1/3rd of this season.

wrxkidid · 2007-10-10, 02:18 PM

Maybe I should keep my all seasons and buy some race tires next year... too bad they are like 1200 a set for my car haha.

Street tires are more fun anyways.

Kevin M · 2007-10-10, 02:33 PM

You'd be better off going summer and snows than all-seasons and race tires.

wrxkidid · 2007-10-10, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

You'd be better off going summer and snows than all-seasons and race tires.

Thats what I plan on. Im already bummed theres no AutoX comming up...

van · 2007-10-10, 08:39 PM

I'm absotively posolutely happy that I didn't end up at the bottom of the list for my first autox

. I can't wait until next year.

M3n2c3 · 2007-10-11, 09:08 AM

Snapped a few pix right before lunch on saturday. They're not spectacular since I was shooting all the way from the fence, but they make halfway-decent action shots.

cody · 2007-10-11, 09:24 AM

Nick Koan · 2007-10-11, 09:26 AM

Nice pictures

dknv · 2007-10-11, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wrxkidid

..Im already bummed theres no AutoX comming up...

If you want to drive a bit, there is. (Ray Miller chairing.)
http://www.sfrscca.org/solo2/Sacramento/Enduro2007.htm

WRX06TR · 2007-10-11, 11:47 AM

Awesome pics. Thank you...now I finally have some pictures of Autocrossing.

wrxkidid · 2007-10-11, 07:57 PM

very nice.

wrxkidid · 2007-10-11, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dknv

If you want to drive a bit, there is. (Ray Miller chairing.)
http://www.sfrscca.org/solo2/Sacramento/Enduro2007.htm

Tempting but I will be at laguna seca that weekend for the Le Mans race.

2007-10-10, 10:09 AM	#102
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'm just repeating things Dean has said many times that I didn't give enough creedence to until I actually did them. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-10-10, 10:11 AM	#103
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Anyone else notice that the top 6 cars in open PAX were all on race tires for at least part of the season? That damn street tire modifier is really ruining it for the folks on race tires, instead of dominating the region they're just trouncing it. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-10-10, 10:14 AM	#104
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I know. I'm planning on getting race tires next year so that I can tumble down the PAX standings. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-10, 02:18 PM	#107
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	Maybe I should keep my all seasons and buy some race tires next year... too bad they are like 1200 a set for my car haha. Street tires are more fun anyways. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-10-10, 02:33 PM	#108
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	You'd be better off going summer and snows than all-seasons and race tires. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-10-10, 11:42 AM	#105
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	Finish #4 on novice is not too bad, I'm happy even I'm not a novice. I wish I have race tires but 1-2 auto-x a year not gonna do it. Good thing I'm not running in AS everybody under 49 sec. I have my roll bars on order. Next year I hope to do more PDX.

2007-10-10, 08:39 PM	#110
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	I'm absotively posolutely happy that I didn't end up at the bottom of the list for my first autox. I can't wait until next year.

2007-10-11, 09:08 AM	#111
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Snapped a few pix right before lunch on saturday. They're not spectacular since I was shooting all the way from the fence, but they make halfway-decent action shots. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-10-11, 09:24 AM	#112
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	__________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-10-11, 09:26 AM	#113
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Nice pictures __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-11, 11:47 AM	#115
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	Awesome pics. Thank you...now I finally have some pictures of Autocrossing.

2007-10-11, 07:57 PM	#116
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	very nice. __________________ Mosey down the road.

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