5th Annual 86 day meet/autox

[JacksonJens]

Name: Jackson Jensen
Year/Make/Model: 2016 Scion FRS
Tire and wheel sizes(include treadwear rating): Enkei RPF1 17x9 w/ Hankook RS3 245/40
Do you have aero mods: no
Suspension mods: Eibach sport line springs, camber kit, and Velox top hats
Headers/exhaust mods: Invidia catless front pipe and N1 Cat back
NA or FI: NA
first ever autocross: no
number (FCFS on numbers): 184

Payed via PayPal

[Shneegle]

Here are the details for the Growler Motor Labs sponsored raffle items.

Free Alignment
Free Ecutek Tune
2x Motul Oil change
and
The slowest 86 with get a free alignment

Ecutek tune does not include the license needed to tune the ECU. Only those that drive in the autox will be eligible to win the slowest 86 alignment prize.

For those in the DFW area they used to be Cobb Plano. Website it below.
https://growlermotorlabs.com
Facebook

[Shneegle]

More sponsor news. @CounterSpace Garage are sponsoring the event. Ill have specifics soon but we were talking about discounts on the CSGxMXP exhausts and CSG spec Flex A coilovers.

Give them a like and a thanks for sponsoring this event!

[Shneegle]

@Vracer111 is going to gift a reward to the fastest twin at the event. This will be based on raw time. Only those that participate in the autox can win this. It's a limited edition 2012 Orient BRZ GT300 chronograph watch.

A big THANK YOU to Vracer111 for this award.

[Brzzee]

Is there any problem with bringing Twin parts to sale at the meet?

[Shneegle]

Originally Posted by Brzzee

Is there any problem with bringing Twin parts to sale at the meet?

I don't have an issue with it.

[Shneegle]

For those that have not signed up yet we will be doing on-site registration at Lone Star Park the morning of the event from 8:00am-9:00am this will be the absolute latest time to sign up to drive during the event. We will only be accepting cash during this time. The price will be $45 dollars.

[EnoOnraefi]

Just to update what I'll be bringing since I have changed the wheels and tires and learned the the port only installed an axle back... Not cat back...

2017 Toyota 86
17x8 with RE-71R 225/45-17
Factory spoiler
TRD lowering springs
Port intalled Borla axle back
NA
This is my first event.

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[Shneegle]

Update on the @CounterSpace Garage sponsorship items. They have sent me 2 coupons for $250 off the CSG Touring 86 competition exhuast by MXP. They also sent 2 shirts and a bunch of stickers.

More sponsor news. @GSpeed has decided to sponsor the event and are giving us a BRZ/FR-S Gas Pedal Relocation Kit to raffle.

Even more sponsor news. Heartfelt Christian Counseling, PLLC and @BrzzeeTom Hamman are helping me out with setting up a free lunch for those that have signed up to drive in the autox. For everyone else it will be $5.

Menu
Pecan & Cherry Smoked Kosher All-Beef Hotdogs
Bodacious New Orleans Smoked Pinto Beans
Chilled Spanish Rice & Tomato Summer Medley
Asian Cold Slaw
Potato Chips
Sliced Jalapenos
Famous Dave’s Spiced Pickles
Minced Sweet Onions
Sliced Green Onions
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Condiments
Cookie Assortment

[mjanmohammad]

Update to my car mods: added Tomei UEL and OFT tune. I really really wanna win that ECUtek tune from Growler...

[Shneegle]

Cleaned up information on the first post. Also plan to send out an email to those that paid via paypal or that I have email for about specific details for the autox event.

[Shneegle]

Here is the course design for the autox. This also shows where to park for the meet and autox. We will be in the big middle parking lot of Lone Star Park.

[mjanmohammad]

Originally Posted by Shneegle

Here is the course design for the autox. This also shows where to park for the meet and autox. We will be in the big middle parking lot of Lone Star Park.

as I've never done any autox before, anyone wanna ride along with me for the first couple runs to give me pointers?

[Vracer111]

Originally Posted by mjanmohammad

as I've never done any autox before, anyone wanna ride along with me for the first couple runs to give me pointers?

Much easier for you to ride along with an experienced driver to help get an idea of what you should be doing to improve. Generally, once you have the basics of autocrossing, the goal is to take your first run at 100%, since normally you only have 4 runs or so and only the quickest one counts (will have more runs at this event). If you try to build your runs up as you go along then you are wasting your runs and not knowing what the limits are to begin with that you need to get right up on to minimize your run time. Find your limits on the first run, giving it @100%+ and work your way down to ride the edge and minimize mistakes with the following runs. The first run is almost always the worst one anyways.

Some things to remember in autocrossing:

- look ahead to know where you are going - the car will follow your vision, you don't need to know where you are but where you are going to and where the car should be coming into it.
- try to visualuze the course as best you can. The more you have a visual map and understanding of the course layout/specifics in your head, the easier it is to place your car on course and know where it needs to be and what you need to do. Looking ahead will help you out too if you are having issues getting a clear map of the course in your head.
- walk through the course as much as you can before the event starts, will help with your course visualization.
- turn in on 'backside` of the cones, especially in a slolam, takes a little while to get this skill
- run as close as you can to the cones, even kiss the base of the cones if you can, but don't punt them or have them land outside of their box
- looking for shortest route with least lateral movement through the cones, balance of speed and minimum distance to get the time down. There can be mutliple routes, but often there is a fastest route and depending on surface conditions it can change (like say loose gravel being shifted around through the runs).
- if you a beginner and are heading into trouble, slowdown and regain control, then continue back on the proper path. Don't try to 'save' a situation unless you know what you are doing. I witnessed a Mustang Cobra run headon into a lightpole under throttle at a driving school when the driver went way off course and was see-sawing back and forth trying to save it.

You are more than welcome to ride along with me if the run/work groups line up to allow it. I haven't autocrossed in years though, so will be a little rusty at first.