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Originally Posted by stanm
bneale, I remember hearing that you may get kicked out for excessive tire noise. I assume our tires are decent for noise? I don't want to get new tires yet and I want to attend auto-x to test the limit of the Michelins! What time does Auto-X end? I got work at 4pm in Coquitlam  |
You probably heard that from me. Mostly because this bigtime autocross guy I know was sure that they would stop me from running due to noise. But I ran all weekend and nobody said a word to me. Plus, I didn't think they were that noisy. Watch my video, you will see me doing a 270 degree corner with hard braking and you can hear the tires but its not that bad.
After my weekend in the heat, I do think that the Primacy tires are crap though. I'm planning on getting some Dunlop Star Specs to replace them ASAP.
Autocrossing generally ends at 4pm because they have to close the pad down. But you don't have to stay for the full thing if you need to leave. No big deal if you have work at 4pm.
I really suggest you try and come out to the event being held this weekend. The BC Corvette club is having an event this saturday and its open to anyone. This would be a great way to just get used to autocrossing considering its not going to be super competitive. Here's the link to their site.
EDIT: I almost forgot. If you don't have a helmet, you will need to get one. Sometimes they have some loaners but I do not recommend relying on this. You won't be able to run without a helmet so I suggest you get one if you're really into autocrossing like me.
http://www.bccorvetteclub.ca/index_files/events.htm
I'm planning on going again next saturday. I still have not signed up yet but I will be doing so as soon as I'm free from work.
Ben