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08-09-2009, 04:10 PM
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First autocross
Did my first autocross today out at Nashville Speedway. Man was that fun. I spun out twice and hit several cones, but in the end I got the fastest time in Novice class. However, I came in 2nd somehow to an Evo which I'm curious how they got to the time they announced at the end which was really like 10 seconds faster than what I really did so I'm looking that up now, something about packs or pax or something like that. Oh well, it was a blast still and I do think I'll return to the next event with my more track prepped car that I built.
Anyways, this is just me saying how much fun I had doing autocross today. Everyone with an Elise should try this. |
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08-09-2009, 05:18 PM
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Congrats! Autocross is so much fun and very addicting.
The way they compared you is with PAX. Basically its a way to try a level the playing field so you can see approximately how drivers in way different cars compare. So you in SS have a harder PAX then a Hyundai in HS.
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08-09-2009, 05:21 PM
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Hey I'm glad you liked it! Used to be an avid autocrosser myself till my car started crapping out a little. Lotus Elise is the best car I've ever driven for auto-x. It's almost too good.
Do you have an Elige? If so, I recommend Toyo Proxes R888 street tires next time you need a tire change. They are the best street tire for auto-x in my opinion; just superb.
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08-09-2009, 05:26 PM
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Welcome to the addiction! I was considering coming over for the event, but tires won't make the trip
 . Glad you enjoyed it!
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08-09-2009, 05:26 PM
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My car is really small
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Pax is a multiplier to allow you to compare times to cars that would normally be in defferent classes. Your car probably had a superstock multiplier and the evo probably had A stock or STU multiplier which is smaller (easier). Your pax time is theoreticlly what you could have run if you were in the fastest class (Amod). Think of it like a handicap system..
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08-10-2009, 05:25 PM
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Indeed! WELCOME to an addiction...just started myself, and I am soooooo hooked! I can't get enough...
And boy is it an expensive hobby, but so worth the rush! Went through my first set of racing tires...ouch!!...oh yah...btw...only had them for two weekends...ok...there was a private track day in there, but still BIG OUCHY in the wallet.  Hope you have as much fun as I do!!! WOOT WOOT!   Oh yah, another BTW...you may want to record yourself! I just started recording my driving with my Chase Cam and it is such a huge training tool, especially with the dashware...I recommend it HIGHLY! 
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08-10-2009, 05:58 PM
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...autocross can be as cheap as you want it to be, no reason to be pushed away over costs - one driver at our SASCA events wallows through the course in a beat-up ten-year-old cavalier like a drunken whale, and i can tell you that he has at least as much fun as anyone there...
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08-10-2009, 06:33 PM
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 ...My problem is I have a NEED FOR SPEED...so, driving a "clunker" around the course would be VERY sad, as I am now completely spoiled driving a 2006 Noble M400  But, you are absolutely right...there is a local guy here that drives a VW Bug...it's cute  and he has a great time (or so I imagine...he keeps coming out). I say good for him! As for me, I will enjoy the beauty and speed of the Noble
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08-10-2009, 06:33 PM
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 Seriously, where were you going to mount it? Mine is mounted on the harness bar, and my helmet doesn't block any of the view. Having a video recorder (even better, one that records G-forces) is a great tool for reviewing technique, or just getting a fix between auto-x or track days...
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08-10-2009, 06:37 PM
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In fact, I just posted a new thread with a recording of my Auto X this last weekend...check it out...Chase Cam Rocks!
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08-10-2009, 06:41 PM
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I drove another LT member's Exige S with a ChaseCam mounted and my helmet blocked the cam a bit. I had to cock my head to the side the whole run... But if you can mount if anywhere, that'd work.Quote:
That's reassuring. I'll check your thread out.
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08-10-2009, 06:50 PM
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I also did my first Autocross at Nashville superspeedway in July. Maybe we can meet out there sometime in the near future!
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08-10-2009, 09:05 PM
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Also, here's some pics from the event. I'm amazed at how much the body can still roll with how stiff the suspension is on the Elise(sport pack). This is with a very new set of Dunlop Direzza z1 Star specs.    |
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08-10-2009, 09:13 PM
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just you wait...it gets better
yesterday I did my 9th autoX in my M3 with the BMW club. It is SO satisfying to see yourself get smoother and faster. I am still midpack in M Modified but yesterday I beat my instructor!!!! he drives the same car as me and has instructed me for 4 or 5 events. I beat him by only about 0.1 second but it felt great. He was very impressed and noted how well I have must have been instructed!! haha the addiction is complete, I reckon autocross is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!! now for those r comp slicks and camber plates........ 
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08-10-2009, 09:34 PM
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now try a race track, full house at lime rock today for the SCDA track day. Six lotus represented very well from stock to track only, could use a few more! SCDA1.com
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08-13-2009, 03:27 PM
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The stock sport suspension on the Elise is still absurdly soft, just FYI.
This is why we have to run shocks with absurdly stiff compression, to pretend they're springs.
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