First Autocross of 2007!!!
#1
First Autocross of 2007!!!
April 1st was the first autocross of the season in the Indy region.....and it was a good time (fun event, no points or trophies handed out). Sunny but windy weather.....not too bad at all.
As some of you know, I have new coilovers and brakes to try this season, and they did not disappoint at all (review shortly on coilovers in the Suspension section).
However, due to a tire fiasco (damaged one of my Hankook RS2's that I use to race with...don't ask), I had to go on my all season Hankooks instead. One thing is for sure, the all seasons get a for grip on an autocross course.
Results:
-111 total competitors
-12 in my class (STS)
-Finished 3rd in class, and 26th overall on the indexed (PAX) times.
I was pleased with the result considering that:
1. I was on my all season tires
2. first event with new suspension and brakes
3. First in class was a nationally prepped car and driver (2 seconds back from him)
4. Only out of 2nd place in class by .2 of a second
Some cars I beat on RAW time:
Porsche 911, BOTH S2000's, ALL the Mustangs, Mini Cooper S, Boosted Acura TL, 240SX (several), WRX STI, Several Civics, Several Focus's (Foci?).
The lone Evo there (a IX MR) only beat me by 1 second.....and he is not stock.
For those of you considering autocross.....you can be VERY competitive in the SCCA STS class with the Ralliart.
I haven't even prepped the car fully to the class rules yet, and feel I can compete with the top dogs consistently now.
PIC LINKS:
Right rear tire up
http://jwwwebdesign.smugmug.com/gall...141422690-L-LB
Not too much body roll any more:
http://jwwwebdesign.smugmug.com/gall...141423170-L-LB
Nope....didn't hit this slalom cone (or any cone all day):
http://jwwwebdesign.smugmug.com/gall...141464484-L-LB
Side shot --- reppin' RRM!:
http://jwwwebdesign.smugmug.com/gall...141464617-L-LB
WHOOPS! Who says you can drift a FWD?? Well kinda....just over-aggressive on this one:
http://jwwwebdesign.smugmug.com/gall...141433146-L-LB
Video of best run: http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...Run3best41.flv
As some of you know, I have new coilovers and brakes to try this season, and they did not disappoint at all (review shortly on coilovers in the Suspension section).
However, due to a tire fiasco (damaged one of my Hankook RS2's that I use to race with...don't ask), I had to go on my all season Hankooks instead. One thing is for sure, the all seasons get a for grip on an autocross course.
Results:
-111 total competitors
-12 in my class (STS)
-Finished 3rd in class, and 26th overall on the indexed (PAX) times.
I was pleased with the result considering that:
1. I was on my all season tires
2. first event with new suspension and brakes
3. First in class was a nationally prepped car and driver (2 seconds back from him)
4. Only out of 2nd place in class by .2 of a second
Some cars I beat on RAW time:
Porsche 911, BOTH S2000's, ALL the Mustangs, Mini Cooper S, Boosted Acura TL, 240SX (several), WRX STI, Several Civics, Several Focus's (Foci?).
The lone Evo there (a IX MR) only beat me by 1 second.....and he is not stock.
For those of you considering autocross.....you can be VERY competitive in the SCCA STS class with the Ralliart.
I haven't even prepped the car fully to the class rules yet, and feel I can compete with the top dogs consistently now.
PIC LINKS:
Right rear tire up
http://jwwwebdesign.smugmug.com/gall...141422690-L-LB
Not too much body roll any more:
http://jwwwebdesign.smugmug.com/gall...141423170-L-LB
Nope....didn't hit this slalom cone (or any cone all day):
http://jwwwebdesign.smugmug.com/gall...141464484-L-LB
Side shot --- reppin' RRM!:
http://jwwwebdesign.smugmug.com/gall...141464617-L-LB
WHOOPS! Who says you can drift a FWD?? Well kinda....just over-aggressive on this one:
http://jwwwebdesign.smugmug.com/gall...141433146-L-LB
Video of best run: http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...Run3best41.flv
Last edited by Eclipse2Lancer; Apr 6, 2007 at 06:21 AM.
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iTrader: (14)
I definitely am going to autocross more this year. Problem is that my mods throw me way up in classes Unless I put my cat back in before each run. Even then, I'm not sure if I would still be in STS. As my car sits, with no cat, I think I'm in SM, which is where a lot of the all-out track cars are. Yeah, no chance there.