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Discussion in 'Auto-Cross' started by white95, Oct 3, 2016.

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  1. Oct 3, 2016 #1
    white95

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    I've finally joined the autocross fun and have learned a few things:

    1] Miata's rule your face
    2] What used to feel fast, never really was!!
    3] mostly stock SN95's suck [go figure]

    Looks like I'll have to put my '95 back together sooner than later!

    I'll have pictures when they're available and videos when I upload them. Here are the final results and hey, I didn't finish last!! I did have a blast!!

    http://www.cenla-scca.org/results/2016/10-2/final.htm
     
  2. Oct 3, 2016 #2
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  3. Oct 3, 2016 #3
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    North course, run #1





    North course, run #1     [interior]


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    North course, run #2

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    North course, run #2     [interior]


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    North course, run #3 [interior]


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    One of the race stewards "readied" my exterior GoPro for me but in reality, he switched it to single photo mode :deeplist:


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  4. Oct 3, 2016 #4
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    [59.546] South course, run #1     This car is begging for a gear swap!! 2.73's have no place in autocross!




    South course, run #1 [interior]

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    [59.330 +1] South course, run #2 - Realizing that my 2.73's were holding me back, I decided to run the course in 1st gear

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    South course, run #2 [interior]

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    [57.994] South course, run #3 - "Best of three"

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  5. Oct 3, 2016 #5
    Frank.JD.Perez

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    So how many cones did you kill?
     
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  7. Oct 4, 2016 #7
    Frank.JD.Perez

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    Your run looked pretty good though. How fast did you go? I know what you mean about the gears. Go either 373s or 355s. My first event I had the 273s and they weren't great but when I went up to the 410s it's just a bit too much...so 373s it is. For me at least. It's just perfect enough for getting out of the hole but still having gear
     
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    Why, thank you sir :thumbsup:

    Tbh, I was too busy looking at the next corner to check. If I had to estimate I'd say 40-45 mph on the south course, not too terribly fast.

    yeah, I remember you saying that in your thread. I think 3.73's may be the hot ticket for autocross!
     
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    All videos uploaded, but not edited.
     
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    edits up
     
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    Pictures coming soon.. The photographer hasn't posted them yet :deeplist:
     
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    Frank.JD.Perez

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    *cough* [MENTION=19482]B.mad[/MENTION] ...
     
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    My first time out I came dead last out of the whole crowd and my second time out I managed to gain 1 spot over a stock Accord with the rear seat taken out. Still had more fun doing that than I have anything else. Maybe next year I can get another car together enough to go kill cones.
     
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    Finally!! Have some pictures uploaded!
     
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    Car looks great! Awesome autocross courses you run on.
     
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    Thanks! It was a pretty cool car but it was totaled 16-November :cry:
     
  18. Dec 11, 2016 #18
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    At least you got a little experience on the tarmac.

    Get that 95 ready! Don't loose the experience you've gained.

    You can also get the S197 out, I put some track pack wheels on my 05, some HAWK pads, and it held its own out there.
     
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    I was at FedEx Field yesterday for the 3rd. event of the year, I was working the event. I saw a old man in a s197 with pads and a Watts link take the C prepared class! They are very easy to get up to speed.
     
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    It’s official. I’ve FINALLY registered for an event FOUR damn years later!!

    January 31st is the day and I only need to have the car aligned in preparation. Well, and the fuel leak BUT I’m ready!

    RIP peace Space Ghost

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    It’s time for the Unicorn to earn its keep.

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