Whooohoo, what a day

[unklekraker]

I did my first AX this weekend and i have no words to describe it except it's awesome Now I know how you guys feel when you talk about AX'ing!
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!
Also, I want to say thanks to Terry my instructor...Im telling you, the first time he took me for a ride..it was a blast, he help me build up my confidence and asking me on how am i doing eveytime he get a chance when I was doing a solo drive..Terry and I saw on the board that my first run was 113sec and on my fifth was 100sec..I think thats not bad at all, but not comparing to other with 49 or 54sec

And I finish the end of the day by taking the whole familia to watch Shrek 3..now that movie is F U N N Y! and went to dinner after @ Bucca

I know, I said I got no words to describe it..here's some pix also the video link @ the bottom
http://www.mironovstudios.com/51907_2/id828.htm
waiting for the tech for inspection

looks like a kid in a candy store





here's the video (just turn off your speaker coz' it's so windy that day)
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2030458083

[FrayAdjacent]

Nice! I'm gonna have to try out an AX sometime. I figure I'll get around to joining the local PCA chapter and see if I can get to one with those guys. Looks like you had a blast!

BTW the framerate of the video camera made some weird mojo... it looks like your wheels aren't turning!

[unklekraker]

I would suggest trying AX...I went twice to AX event but only as a spectator but this time, i said..Im going to do it

about the vid..you are right, i just notice that just right now well, my son was using my el cheapo Kodak camera! im driving so fast the camera can't even capture it, looks like im just sliding or like one of those comic strips when you flipped it really fast..hehehehehehe!

[djomlas]

D O N O T G O T O A U T O C R O S S ! ! !
you will be addcted to hell to it hehe
i made a commitment of a sort to go every other week, and here in chiacgo theres an autoX every friday, saurday, and sunday, so hard to choose what club to run with hehe

glad you had fun tho man

[blinkwatt]

@unkle,

Sounds and looks like you had a blast! Auto-X is something that has really been crossing my mind lately,perhaps I should start attending(not participating) some events. Is that at Candlestick? How often do you guys have Auto-X at Candlestick?

[unklekraker]

yap...DJ is right! it's freaking addictive. I already put 2 in my calendar for next months AX

@blink..dude, you should go next time! one in Candlestick and one in Altamont Speedway w/c is a lil' closer on where you at...Im going to both of them

[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.

[djomlas]

dude that blows.
we were jsut laughing at the last autoX that my head sticks out like a whole foot or so above the rollbar with th helmet on. so did Nicks head, and Sammys head.

but you cant drive w the top down, or have a passinger. <- now that is retarted

[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!