So this guy at work

[Frsultramarine15]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Auto X is really fun, safe, and a great way to learn good technique. I haven't read everyone's posts so apologies in advance. I'm probably late to the party.

Yea ima give it a try a couple times, just to see how I do before I'm in no rush.

First I have to find a event near me, I'll start looking tomorrow. Have you ever auto x ?

[projek_01]

Man, I hope you get new tires first. The stock tires are going to be crap for auto-x. Sometimes, you just have to accept that a LOT of cars will outperform out FR-S. They are designed for fun and not to win. You will need to get new tires and a lot of practice to beat this guy. The turbo car will be easier to keep in the power band compared to the sh*tty FA20.

something to ponder about* you can loose control of your car and cause some serious damage if you are unlucky. I hope you can afford to fix/replace your FR-S if (knocked on wood) something happened. Insurance will not have your back.

[Ethan]

People should consider price when comparing cars. In 2003, an Audi TT Quatro turbo was a $40,000 car and that is in 2003 dollars. Your co-worker may have bought it used for a lot less, but then he is getting a used car. I suggest taking a pass on racing and point out to your co-worker that you bought a very fun car at a very good price.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Frsultramarine15

Yea ima give it a try a couple times, just to see how I do before I'm in no rush.

First I have to find a event near me, I'll start looking tomorrow. Have you ever auto x ?

Not yet in this car. Raced our Formula SAE build when I was in college.

If you like high speed, enter an HDPE. I have done that - wow! The twin is pure sex on a twisty track. Never mind going fast, learn how to turn.

[Frsultramarine15]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Not yet in this car. Raced our Formula SAE build when I was in college.

If you like high speed, enter an HDPE. I have done that - wow! The twin is pure sex on a twisty track. Never mind going fast, learn how to turn.

I'll check it out man thanks. And yea I'm not looking to go fast in a straight line.

[Manic]

I've seen this happen quite a few times over dozens of different cars, honestly not worth the bet. If someone wants to trash talk your car, sure no problem. If you really can't handle the guy provoking you like that, just tell him, "You know what, your car probably IS faster. I'm down to race our times at an Auto-X event, but I'm not really up for the $500 bucks. I'll probably lose, and I don't feel like losing the money!" Laugh it off.

If he accepts, that's great! You guys get to have fun at an Auto-X. If you lose, you're not out any money. If you win, he'll probably shut up about your car and start consider getting one himself!

Basically, as others have said, this is a car to have fun in. Sure you could make it competitive but not without some mods first. More likely than not 29 years of experience (even if it's backroad driving) could make a real difference. I don't know how long you've been driving or what sort of skill you have, but in those 29 years he could have been perfecting heel-toe shifting, learning how to control his throttle input mid turn, figuring out how to save himself from mistakes, etc etc. Plus, depending on how long he's had his Audi, he could know his car much better than you do, and that could make a HUGE difference when it comes to performance driving. I've witness my friend smoke an Evo VIII at an Auto-X with a '98 Camry purely because he was more experienced(To be fair, it's a pretty awesome Camry).

Take the challenge, but don't bet any money unless you're really prepared to drop $500 bucks over a couple seconds.

[Frsultramarine15]

Originally Posted by projek_01

Man, I hope you get new tires first. The stock tires are going to be crap for auto-x. Sometimes, you just have to accept that a LOT of cars will outperform out FR-S. They are designed for fun and not to win. You will need to get new tires and a lot of practice to beat this guy. The turbo car will be easier to keep in the power band compared to the sh*tty FA20.

something to ponder about* you can loose control of your car and cause some serious damage if you are unlucky. I hope you can afford to fix/replace your FR-S if (knocked on wood) something happened. Insurance will not have your back.

I've thought about that but I think I'm going to wait to get better tires for now. I know I want wider tires so I'm guna need to get wheels to.

[Frsultramarine15]

Originally Posted by Manic

I've seen this happen quite a few times over dozens of different cars, honestly not worth the bet. If someone wants to trash talk your car, sure no problem. If you really can't handle the guy provoking you like that, just tell him, "You know what, your car probably IS faster. I'm down to race our times at an Auto-X event, but I'm not really up for the $500 bucks. I'll probably lose, and I don't feel like losing the money!" Laugh it off.

If he accepts, that's great! You guys get to have fun at an Auto-X. If you lose, you're not out any money. If you win, he'll probably shut up about your car and start consider getting one himself!

Basically, as others have said, this is a car to have fun in. Sure you could make it competitive but not without some mods first. More likely than not 29 years of experience (even if it's backroad driving) could make a real difference. I don't know how long you've been driving or what sort of skill you have, but in those 29 years he could have been perfecting heel-toe shifting, learning how to control his throttle input mid turn, figuring out how to save himself from mistakes, etc etc. Plus, depending on how long he's had his Audi, he could know his car much better than you do, and that could make a HUGE difference when it comes to performance driving. I've witness my friend smoke an Evo VIII at an Auto-X with a '98 Camry purely because he was more experienced(To be fair, it's a pretty awesome Camry).

Take the challenge, but don't bet any money unless you're really prepared to drop $500 bucks over a couple seconds.

Thanks for the info man.yea he is older but I still want to bet anyways this isn't going to be that soon like I said ima give it a go at a auto x with I problably won't be able to do like a week from now.

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by Frsultramarine15

I've thought about that but I think I'm going to wait to get better tires for now. I know I want wider tires so I'm guna need to get wheels to.

What mods do you have? Why wider? You literally could put stickier rubber on the stock wheels and be fine

[Touge_ninja]

Jesus it's posts like these that make me glad I left the frs/brz scene. OP just ask your coworker if his audi made him come out of the closet yet.

[Touge_ninja]

Originally Posted by Manic

Take the challenge, but don't bet any money unless you're really prepared to drop $500 bucks over a couple seconds.

OP should drop that 500 on ESL classes, instead of betting it.

[Manic]

Originally Posted by Touge_ninja

OP should drop that 500 on ESL classes, instead of betting it.

Eh for a second language, he's not terrible. Probably speaks better than he types. No need to rag on him for it.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Touge_ninja

OP should drop that 500 on ESL classes, instead of betting it.

How about those Spanish lessons? Judge much?

[Touge_ninja]

Yeah half the stuff I read on here makes me judge people a lot quicker . Guess that's what's happenes when the car is abut the same price as a civic .