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Autoxer62
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-05-2023, 08:42 AM
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27
Fuel level for autocross
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9,710
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Autoxer62
Not all weight is created equal, your problem...
Not all weight is created equal, your problem there is the wrong passenger. I had a friend that had a passenger seat in his EMod car to take "babes" (his term) for ride alongs, he said he went about...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-28-2023, 10:29 AM
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STX setup sharing thread (2023)
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52,623
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Autoxer62
No, I'm just welding it in because that's the...
No, I'm just welding it in because that's the usual way to do it, one way or another you don't want it rattling around.
If you're really concerned about a protest, I'd suggest writing a letter to...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-26-2023, 11:42 AM
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STX setup sharing thread (2023)
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Autoxer62
First, I agree with strat61caster that the...
First, I agree with strat61caster that the baffles that fit between the upper and lower pans are legal per the rules and our specific cars. As he notes, windage trays and scrapers bolt up very close...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-24-2023, 11:11 PM
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209
STX setup sharing thread (2023)
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52,623
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Autoxer62
Why? Oil pans (and pickups) are free in ST per...
Why? Oil pans (and pickups) are free in ST per 14.10.A. Please quote the actual rule you reference, not "the rules".
--Bryan
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-15-2023, 02:27 PM
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209
STX setup sharing thread (2023)
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52,623
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Autoxer62
Thanks for the suggestion, half the reason I want...
Thanks for the suggestion, half the reason I want to drive better is to prove my setup works. A trophy (at a national event) might be too much to ask, but it's fun to try :D
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
02-14-2023, 03:02 PM
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Pillowball Question
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4,904
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Autoxer62
Contrary to the video you can use a torque...
Contrary to the video you can use a torque wrench, you just need to use a crows foot socket or a torque adapter, this is exactly what they're made for. Amazon has a reasonably priced set, a friend...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
12-21-2022, 09:26 AM
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158
NASA ST4 - U build thread - engine swapped
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Autoxer62
Nice of them to build the car ready for a V-8...
Nice of them to build the car ready for a V-8 like that :D
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
12-19-2022, 09:49 AM
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Weight Distribution Performance Benefits
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Autoxer62
For street driving we're not at the limit, so...
For street driving we're not at the limit, so it's quite common to find adding ballast makes the car feel better. However, generally speaking a lighter car is faster even if you have to drive around...
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Miscellaneous
10-24-2022, 11:10 AM
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86 Skateboard
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Autoxer62
PM sent
PM sent
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-02-2022, 01:53 PM
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204
STX setup sharing thread (2022)
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35,861
Posted By
Autoxer62
I'd agree that in general the suspension/tire...
I'd agree that in general the suspension/tire setup vastly outweighs any engine mods in an autocross. In our case we have an easy metric - SSC. As I see it, until I can run with the best SSC cars...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-21-2022, 10:19 AM
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RE71RS vs. old A052s at Thompson (CT)
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Autoxer62
That's easy, some old VP forgot the name, so...
That's easy, some old VP forgot the name, so marketing decided to re-name the tire in their honor.
CRS = Can't Remember Stuff
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-01-2022, 03:00 PM
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ST Battery proposal for comment
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5,312
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Autoxer62
I think I have a letter worth writing, something...
I think I have a letter worth writing, something like:
"I'm opposed to the proposed rule #32184 Lithium Ion Batteries as written. If the purpose is cost constraint it does nothing as lighter...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-30-2022, 04:29 PM
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ST Battery proposal for comment
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Autoxer62
ST Battery proposal for comment
I haven't noticed any discussion on this, I thought some of us might be interested. From the July Fastrack:
I'm personally not sure how much I care - I've more or less decided an Odyssey 680...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-25-2022, 08:41 AM
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No BS: why do they blow engines all the time?
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13,138
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Autoxer62
My conclusion is that the lack of oil pan...
My conclusion is that the lack of oil pan baffling and pickup problem are major contributing factors. You can run any oil you want, but if it doesn't get to the bearings at high RPM it's just a...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-23-2022, 01:08 PM
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GoPro 10 settings
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Autoxer62
So I sorted out my problem of the videos being...
So I sorted out my problem of the videos being blurry.
In short, "Bryan is an idiot" :lol:
You may recall the GoPro is new. So is the protective case. I went to clean the lens and the case...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
05-18-2022, 02:45 PM
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Camber plate increments.
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Autoxer62
As I recall the ones that came on my KW V2's gave...
As I recall the ones that came on my KW V2's gave me about 2 degrees total from one side to the other, or +1/-1 from center. To get the total I wanted (3.5 or so) I did one 14mm bolt and one SPC...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-17-2022, 12:51 PM
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SCCA Solo D Street discussion
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218,516
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Autoxer62
I've run at four different local sites in the DC...
I've run at four different local sites in the DC area (VMP, Richmond Raceway, SP Washington, FedEx), they're all varying degrees of worn asphalt. I wouldn't call any of them especially abrasive or...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-17-2022, 09:09 AM
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SCCA Solo D Street discussion
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218,516
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Autoxer62
FWIW I bought 660's last year and have mostly...
FWIW I bought 660's last year and have mostly been driving to/from events on them. They're still well above the wear bars with a dozen events worth of runs with me and a co-driver (so 24 events...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-30-2022, 03:33 PM
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SCCA XSA thread
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5,286
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Autoxer62
FWIW, there are some XS* cars here in the DC...
FWIW, there are some XS* cars here in the DC region, the DC Tour has 9 in XSA, including Brian Karwan in his 86. We usually had a few in XSA and B at events last year.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-29-2022, 09:43 AM
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204
STX setup sharing thread (2022)
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35,861
Posted By
Autoxer62
That's a site that's worth driving on, I can see...
That's a site that's worth driving on, I can see why you'd be excited to go back!
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-27-2022, 03:56 PM
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204
STX setup sharing thread (2022)
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35,861
Posted By
Autoxer62
More than most here, as I recall I'm at 350mm hub...
More than most here, as I recall I'm at 350mm hub to fender. But, I have very little evidence on if that's good or bad.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-17-2022, 09:11 AM
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32
Towing the track car
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5,043
Posted By
Autoxer62
You'll end up with too much on the tongue using...
You'll end up with too much on the tongue using this calculation. With no load the trailer already has the 10% on the tongue, that's why you can tow the empty trailer unballasted. All you need to...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-02-2022, 04:59 PM
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204
STX setup sharing thread (2022)
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35,861
Posted By
Autoxer62
Alas, I don't have an open seat, sorry.
Alas, I don't have an open seat, sorry.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-23-2022, 07:07 PM
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132
2022 Twin to STR
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20,599
Posted By
Autoxer62
Write a letter and ask for that. It certainly...
Write a letter and ask for that. It certainly seems reasonable to ask for all the first gens to be on the same line.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-15-2022, 12:21 PM
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5
Track Tires and Cold Weather
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1,140
Posted By
Autoxer62
I got a set of PS4S and hunted around for better...
I got a set of PS4S and hunted around for better guidance than "don't use below 40F". I found a TSB online from GM that gave pretty good guidelines (they came stock on some hi-po GM cars). ...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-03-2022, 11:18 PM
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204
STX setup sharing thread (2022)
Views:
35,861
Posted By
Autoxer62
As I recall one of the vendors offers offset...
As I recall one of the vendors offers offset upper control arm bushings, you could use those to get in the ballpark, then the usual adjustable lowers for fine tuning.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-13-2022, 10:25 AM
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153
Gen 2 Autocross Classing | Write your letters!
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21,510
Posted By
Autoxer62
Fair enough, but a decent fabricator could weld...
Fair enough, but a decent fabricator could weld the holes shut and re-drill them to the new position.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-12-2022, 11:23 AM
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204
STX setup sharing thread (2022)
Views:
35,861
Posted By
Autoxer62
STX setup sharing thread (2022)
Happy New Year!
I ran a few events in '21 with (very) limited prep. The car is in our shop now getting some new bits, so here's my opening setup for '22:
- GReddy (KW V2) coilovers, 6k/9k...
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Mid-Atlantic
12-31-2021, 10:03 AM
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Mid-Atlantic Sale Thread
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511,062
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Autoxer62
Sent you a PM, if you've still got it I can pick...
Sent you a PM, if you've still got it I can pick up this weekend.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
12-19-2021, 01:09 PM
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16
Track Wheels and TPMS
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2,781
Posted By
Autoxer62
Depends on if you drive to the event on them. I...
Depends on if you drive to the event on them. I put cloned sensors in the autocross tires, I want to know if I pick something up while street driving.
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