Classification Clarification

[YoursTruly]

smartest noob ever.

Haha thanks. I get wheelspin through two gears without tcs on. Going stage0 might actually make learning this sport easier.

[Cholewa]

Slow cars require less braking, and more carrying momentum. Fast cars require quicker foot management (since you'll be on the brakes a lot more) and in mein personal opinion, aren't as fun.

Either way, smooth is fast.

[TouringBubble]

Fast cars require quicker foot management (since you'll be on the brakes a lot more) and in mein personal opinion, aren't as fun.

Methinks you haven't driven enough fast cars ...

[Cholewa]

Methinks you haven't driven enough fast cars ...

I haven't, but riding along and watching you guys makes my heart hurt. After raping in the rabbit, and then riding along in the fast cars, it was clear that I much prefer the lower power less brakes method. Since the rabbit couldn't pull away after a hard braking, I adapted to not brake hard ever, and it seemed to have worked pretty darn well.

That might be a FWD thing too.

I think it just has to do with linear power output, the rabbit was pretty smooth all the way up to 6200, no surprises at 2500 or anything. I guess I could just get used to turbo cars and then not complain :shrug:

[TouringBubble]

It's just the difference of momentum cars versus acceleration cars. You drive differently.

I think Darryl covered it best after driving one of the Bimmers. "I've got to worry about braking, throttle modulation, oversteer, understeer, turning and everything all at once. I'll stick to a Miata"

Nothing against momentum cars as they are fun and difficult in their own way ... but don't knock fast cars just because you can't handle it. =P

[Cholewa]

but don't knock fast cars just because you can't handle it. =P

Is that why you use e85?

[TouringBubble]

FYI, I ran 93 at Points 7 and had no issues taking 1st in class.

[nicktcr]

Autocross Godmode = welded diff + too much spring. Like a boss!

[TouringBubble]

1 welded diff = fail. 3 welded diffs = win. Doing that on Sunday! =)

[YoursTruly]

Cost total for sway bars, coilovers, rims, tires, exhaust, updated turbo intake, and tune is extremely high for my particular model. Not to mention, coilovers will ruin my commute.

I will run what I have at the next few events, but I think I will try to find a way to get a second car so I don't have to beat on my daily driver on a regular basis.

It may not work out, but this looks like a good option for me.

[TouringBubble]

Why do you need all that stuff? Spare wheels and tires is all I see that you need.

[Cholewa]

Why do you need all that stuff? Spare wheels and tires is all I see that you need.

He doesn't even need spare crap. Just run what you got. I did it for 3 years and never had any issues (until of course, I did stupid things after rallyx).

[YoursTruly]

Why do you need all that stuff? Spare wheels and tires is all I see that you need.

This is true. I suppose this is my noob side showing in that I want my car to feel like a race car. I would still rather not beat on my daily driver, not to mention, a manual trans would be a plus.

He doesn't even need spare crap. Just run what you got. I did it for 3 years and never had any issues (until of course, I did stupid things after rallyx).

My tires have been chunking under daily driving conditions. I do not trust them under the consistent stress of autocross.

[TouringBubble]

I agree with not racing on your street tires. I did that, and ended up with bald street tires and no money for new ones. That was not a good place to be.

[Cholewa]

I agree with not racing on your street tires. I did that, and ended up with bald street tires and no money for new ones. That was not a good place to be.

Just budget $50 a month for tires every year, and youve got 600 bucks waiting for you after you shred your current set.

And there's nothing wrong with automatics.