Whooohoo, what a day

[unklekraker]

P/L..thanks for the extra tip, I will for sure remember that on my next one! and that video link you sent was awesome..i looked at their calendar but nothing will be held closer to my place...but i'll keep an eye on it.

Our local PCA will have a Auto X schooling next month, i think..I will sign up for that one too...

[unklekraker]

hey nick...my goal by the end of this Summer/Fall is to have at least done 1 AX school, 4 AX event and 1 T/T, D/E classs so by next year i would be able to do 1 or 2 Track time @ thunderhill..if my checkbook says yes

[blinkwatt]

Thanks for the links. So I take it it's $42 everywhere?

[racer_d]

Originally Posted by 2000SoCalBoxsterS

What no rollbar extender? My local PCA chapter requires that you have a rollbar extender if the top of your helmet is not below the level of the stock rollbar. My head without a helmet is about even to slightly above the stock rollbar. That's what has delayed me from doing my first Auto-X or Track event. I have to spring for the $700 roll bar extender.

Interesting. I have seen this rule applied for TRACK events, but NEVER for an autocross event.

Also, check ebay or local PCA regions mart sections. I picked up a used one for $350.

It also sounds to me like an extension bar alone wouldn't be enough for you. To get lower you need to modify your seat or put in an aftermarket seat.



As for thread topic, great to see someone else come out an enjoy anutocrossing

[ChrisZang]

Hi Gerry,

in hindsight I probably shouldn't have you made feel so comfortable you beat me and some other guys by MORE THAN A SECOND!
No kidding, great job at your first auto-cross, I guess I'll see you at the next one...

Cheers

Originally Posted by unklekraker

I want to thank, ChrisZang for making me feel like everything will be ok for the first timer and also for letting me borrow his helmet..and good thing I changed my mind about the camera mount coz' after seeing on how you mount it (removing the paddding) I almost have an heart attack..hehehehehehe!

[unklekraker]

for sure, chris..I will see you on the next event and If I don't have a helmet by then..I'll just going to get your extra helmet off your hands

there's no way I could have beaten any one of you guys it's either first time luck coz' like what you said just go out there and have fun don't even think about beating the time or that late night weekends of nothing but playing Gran Turismo 4 or Need for Speed 3 on my beat up PS2 really helps..hahahahahahaha! Well, of course in between games, I played Gutar Hero II

[NickCats]

Chris,

Seriously, did uk beat you on his first Autocross by more than a second ? Even though you have an S and 15 events under your belt ? Great job, Gerry !

How was the tip ? Did you let it do it's thing or did you control the shift points ?

Here's a pic for 986 Girl

Nick

[Perfectlap]

^Pepto Bismol Carrera

[unklekraker]

@ Nick...dude, I rode with my instructors car first so he could show me what to do and what's the track look like beside the drawing pad I was really impress on how he change his gears but at the same time i was thinking..whew, thank God my Boxster is a tippy

For short, i just let the tip do it's own thing and concentrate on driving and i love it

So for all of you who has a Tiptronic, I got news for you...there's a life out there for us, so come out and enjoy it...hehehehehehe!

[986 Girl]

I have recently found that if I can get a ride with someone before I go out to do my first run, I do a lot better. One of the more experienced guys that comes out to all of the events (and chooses the morning of the event which car he wants to drive, Evo, Elise or Z06), has taken me under his wing and always lets me ride with him when our groups are aligned correctly. Getting out there and feeling someone else really push it helps get my adreneline going and gets me to push it harder when I first go out.

My biggest suggestion is GET RIDES WITH PEOPLE!!

[unklekraker]

yap, that's what my instructor did, kinda...He first let me drive my car with him so He could see on how do I react on before and after turns- then after that first run, he drove and Im the passenger...he show me how it's done, how safe it is and he helps me build my confidence

after that, while waiting for my first time driving solo, he gave me pointers between our drive

and that's is so true, 986girl...I would suggest riding shotgun with the instructor if it's your first time...I left my pride and ego at the gate