03-17-2014, 07:45 AM
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Texas-T
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: charlotte, nc
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My 1st Autocross
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"This all started with a simple oil change..."
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03-17-2014, 07:52 AM
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Texas-T
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: charlotte, nc
Posts: 65
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"This all started with a simple oil change..."
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03-19-2014, 06:41 AM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
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Looks like a lot of fun! Did you have an instructor? Can you share with us what you learned? What do you think that you need to work on more?
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
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03-19-2014, 09:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Virginia
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Wow, what a lineup.
That looks like the best day of the year right there. haha
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07-07-2014, 11:26 AM
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Texas-T
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: charlotte, nc
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thstone
Looks like a lot of fun! Did you have an instructor? Can you share with us what you learned? What do you think that you need to work on more?
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Yes, i did have an instructor on my 1st run. (As required) He said just take it slow, learn the track before trying to push the car too hard. He said that i had good hands because i didnt have them moving all over the wheel, and also said that taking it slow and not hitting a cone is still faster than a 2-sec penalty for every cone that is hit out of the box or knocked over. Beginners mistake was a full tank of gas, which wasnt needed, and weighed me down. ive also learned that increasing the air pressure strengthens the sidewalls of the tires, and the pressure needs to be relieved in the summer heat as the day progresses. Also i learned that in the Production class, i am permitted to lose some extra weight from the spare tire, tools, and floor mats. My times got better and better as the day progressed, and my 2nd autocross i placed 3rd out of 7 in my division! Can't wait for the 3rd AutoX coming up soon!
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07-07-2014, 11:29 AM
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Texas-T
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: charlotte, nc
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RawleyD
Wow, what a lineup.
That looks like the best day of the year right there. haha
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they have a great turnout! usuallt 100 participants, and all makes and models. quite a few guys (and gal's) from the local SCCA chapter come as well. my instructor was actually the person in charge of the SCCA Solo Competition, and although i forgot his name, he was FAST in his yellow S2000. It's a lot of fun. i recommend going to your closest autocross event if you havent already!
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"This all started with a simple oil change..."
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07-21-2014, 04:11 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Alta Loma, CA
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Oh no!! another person who is hitting the "Track Pipe"  Welcome to the slippery slope
FYI: leave all the weight up front.. maybe just half a tank of gas. The car inherently understeers unless someone/you have dialed it out. Leave some weight of front!! I cant count how many times Ive added a full size battery back into these cars and felt like we had more forward bite
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08-21-2014, 06:01 AM
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Yeast Rancher
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Englewood, FL
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Nice pic of Bob Saville's 914, he's quick. More seat time will get you faster, enjoy.
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2001 Boxster S
2010 Nissan Xterra S
Always get the S
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08-21-2014, 06:57 AM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
Posts: 3,794
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Look for a local Porsche Club Performance Driving School (PDS) or Driver Education (DE) event. You will learn tons about your car and driving it
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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08-24-2014, 05:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 102
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Carolinas AutoX at Z-Max
I was there as well! I was in the white 986S with black wheels, I ran in the 2nd group. It was a blast, look forward to Statesville! See you there... Gary
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