NorCal (Bay Area) AutoX Thread!

[SnakeEyes]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Had a fun time at Oakland Coliseum yesterday and saw a few folks there, got to chat a little with @JackSmiley ?(sorry, terrible with names). Also saw a silver frs and a black brz. I was in the first run group and had to work the 2nd, so didn't get to say hi, but did get to watch you guys (epic spin btw black brz, j/k)

You were doing good! It was fun! I wanted to connect with you but I was running when you were working and I was working right after my run..everybody likes to see a BRZ spin! haha Ya I was angry and mad..wanted to break my 43.something record...and I got 51ish after that spin lol Did you manage to get the video of that epic spin ?

[mkiisupra]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

Do you have any video? That seems like a nice long course. I'd like to see if it worth driving out for as I've never even seen the venue.

Since I was the event chair, I rarely get a chance to run the course. I did jump in for one run and get to drift the course (Bridgestone all-seasons are not fun for times) and the video wasn't too great, but I will get a linky from our other event chair on Sat.

Saturday's course (Dan Bratten, C5 vette)
http://www.fresnoscca.com/forums/sho...o-and-Pictures

Sunday's course (Dan Bratten, C5 vette)
http://www.fresnoscca.com/forums/sho...otos-and-Video

Enjoy,

Eric G

[sdlynx]

Originally Posted by mkiisupra

Great weekend in Atwater! Fastest car (A Modified, about 1100lbs, 250hp) was at 55 seconds, which translates to a very long and satisfying course for the stock classes. The Bridgestones all-seasons are weak sauce at best, and work wonderfully for drifting... We had another FR-S from Stockton(?) come on down. Sorry I forgot name/user name. There will be several more autox's at Castle in Atwater, good times if you can make it!

Eric G

Dang it! I didn't have it on my calendar.

I need to pay more attention. I knew it was near, but forgot the date.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by SnakeEyes

You were doing good! It was fun! I wanted to connect with you but I was running when you were working and I was working right after my run..everybody likes to see a BRZ spin! haha Ya I was angry and mad..wanted to break my 43.something record...and I got 51ish after that spin lol Did you manage to get the video of that epic spin ?

Ah, that was you! haha good job! I was trying to listen in on you guy's times so I could compare (my best was a 45.1-something, which was my goal after running a 48 on my 1st run). Unfortunately, I only managed to get a couple of really crappy pics of you and the frs (I was by that long sweeper by the end) but it was hard taking pics and working the flag at the same time . Cya at the next one!

[race2win]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

Here is my video from both days in Marina:

Really solid FR-S/BRZ turn out as well.

It was great to meet you this weekend Blain! Well done on your Sunday runs, you are really doing well out there

If you need anything don't be afraid to ask, I would be happy to help with set-up or driving questions. Gordon & the guys at Edge Motorworks will hook you up as well if you need parts, alignment, corner-balancing, etc!

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by race2win

It was great to meet you this weekend Blain! Well done on your Sunday runs, you are really doing well out there

If you need anything don't be afraid to ask, I would be happy to help with set-up or driving questions. Gordon & the guys at Edge Motorworks will hook you up as well if you need parts, alignment, corner-balancing, etc!

Thanks Mark! It was good to meet you too. It was cool to see that BRZ set down some fast times. I think I was faster on Sunday because I learned a lot riding and talking with Des as he co-drove my car with me on Saturday. I'm sure I'll be needing some more driving advice and car prep soon!

[BlaineWasHere]

Is anyone gonna go down to Marina this Sunday for UFO? I don't like the courses as much as AAS but it's either that or sit at home on the couch so I think I'm gonna go down.

[HighbreadEH3]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

Is anyone gonna go down to Marina this Sunday for UFO? I don't like the courses as much as AAS but it's either that or sit at home on the couch so I think I'm gonna go down.

I'll be there!

[littledeadpool]

I might go to the UFO event.
A little worried about the bad rep of how the UFO is run.

Side note,
I use to drift most of my cars, wasn't really any good but had fun.
Now I'm trying to run grip.
Car is stock everything except brake pads and borrowing some strut bars
I've tracked the car at Thunderhill and Laugna Seca both times with full aids on.
Then I ran at the American Auto-X last weekend with traction control off and was sliding all over the place.

I don't have a big budget.
1. I'm wondering if I should run the stock tires till they are done or upgrade to either Dunlop Z2s or Bridgestone RE-11As 225-45 17s? Tires will be track and DD. Without the strut bars this will keep me in RTR class. I'll also upgrade with the crash bolts and front sway bar.
2. I don't want to buy new rims because if I do I'd want to go with 17x9s, but that'll bump me up to STX.

I could possible afford 17x9 RPF1s tires, and sway bar, but would that not be enough for STX class?
Should I stick with my stock rims and upgrade tires or not, and would this be better to learn from than upgrading the size of tire and going to coilovers?

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by littledeadpool

I might go to the UFO event.
A little worried about the bad rep of how the UFO is run.

Side note,
I use to drift most of my cars, wasn't really any good but had fun.
Now I'm trying to run grip.
Car is stock everything except brake pads and borrowing some strut bars
I've track the car at Thunderhill and Laugna Seca both time with full aids on.
Then I ran at the American Auto-X last weekend with traction control off and was sliding all over the place.

I don't have a big budget.
1. I'm wondering if I should run the stock tires till they are done or upgrade to either Dunlop Z2s or Bridgestone RE-11As 225-45 17s? Tires will be track and DD. Without the strut bars this will keep me in RTR class. I'll also upgrade with the crash bolts and front sway bar.
2. I don't want to buy new rims because if I do I'd want to go with 17x9s, but that'll bump me up to STX.

I could possible afford 17x9 RPF1s tires, and sway bar, but would that not be enough for STX class?
Should I stick with my stock rims and upgrade tires or not, and would this be better to learn from than upgrading the size of tire and going to coilovers?

Strut bars are pretty much pointless. Also it's almost impossible to go fast on the stock tires. The sidewalls fold unless they have tons of air pressure but then you've killed contact patch.

If you're new to autoX don't worry about any class prep. My advice is get some decent tires (Z2s ect) and spend the rest of the summer on driver mods, not car mods.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

Strut bars are pretty much pointless. Also it's almost impossible to go fast on the stock tires. The sidewalls fold unless they have tons of air pressure but then you've killed contact patch.

If you're new to autoX don't worry about any class prep. My advice is get some decent tires (Z2s ect) and spend the rest of the summer on driver mods, not car mods.

Couldn't have said it better myself. I say if you're not trying to be competitive (like myself) just get out there and have fun

[littledeadpool]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

Strut bars are pretty much pointless. Also it's almost impossible to go fast on the stock tires. The sidewalls fold unless they have tons of air pressure but then you've killed contact patch.

If you're new to autoX don't worry about any class prep. My advice is get some decent tires (Z2s ect) and spend the rest of the summer on driver mods, not car mods.

Yeah strut bars are just borrowed for fun.
I'm either going with Z2s or the RE-11As not much price difference but I think the Bridgestone's would be better daily driver if I get caught in the rain.
Hoping I can dig up some direct testing between the two.
Crap i might go with the Z2s now because i can change sides because they are symmetrical

I heard the EVO school would help teach me some stuff. Plan on taking that in June.

So I guess I'll just stick with the RTR Class, I mean because I do want to compete a little but I mostly want to focus on learning and getting better.

[Lanbaldo3]

See you guys at ufo autox. Didn't feel much comfortable last time I came cause I dont do autox what so ever, couldn't relate...
but I'll be running this time. Gonna try and get the car sideways with this so called torsen diff. (first time gonna ever drift with the frs , i know autox isnt a good place to drift cause its narrow and short turns just need to see how it is before i swap it with a 2 way lsd) usually had welded diff on my 240 and rx7 had a clutch type lsd but we'll see how it goes.

[mkiisupra]

Autocross in Fresno with SCCA at the County Fairgrounds! This Sunday, two groups morning/afternoon! Come on down this Sunday and get your car out on the course!

http://www.fresnoscca.com/pdf/2013_e...SCCA2013-5.pdf

Eric G