NJ Motorsports Park Winter Autox series #3 March 6th (pics/video inside)

AK370Z · 03-07-2010, 01:51 PM

Yesterday, me, onethreefive and alefcole went to this awesome Autox event at our local track NJ Motorsports park. This was my VERY first Autox'ing event. It was a lot more fun than I have expected. The turnout was GREAT! I believe 70+ people showed up.

http://www.njmp.com/news/news.php?newsID=118

Here are some pictures:

Onethreefive's 08 135i Class: DS

Alefcole's beater Honda civic Class: HS. BTW, he's got an E92 M3 that's coming from Munich in couple months!

My 370Z Class: CS. Now, I have been told that 370Z is in BS class. So, I signed up as B Stock. But upon arriving at the track, they told me 370Z has been moved to C stock? That was confusing ...

Video:
Select 720p from the drop menu since 1080p may take a while to load depending on your internet connection.

In this first video, you can see us run from the outside.

I ran 4 times but only recorded two of them. In the 2nd run I did ran a little off course but overall I didn't knock over any cone in any run. Take a look

onethreefive's run

Alefcole's run

Overall, we had a great time. This is the last event for this series. Maybe we'll attend other local Autox series in near future.

kdoske · 03-07-2010, 02:47 PM

looks like a lot of fun, wish I could have taken my Z.

Togo · 03-07-2010, 03:19 PM

Great vids AK. That looks like a lot of fun.

ChrisSlicks · 03-07-2010, 04:51 PM

Looks like you had fun! Just need to work on getting turned in a bit earlier. I know for your first time out it's hard enough just trying to figure out where to go, refinement comes later

AK370Z · 03-07-2010, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Looks like you had fun! Just need to work on getting turned in a bit earlier. I know for your first time out it's hard enough just trying to figure out where to go, refinement comes later

agreed. I guess I'm not too coordinated following cones (2nd run I went ouside arrow cone in one turn

). It was a lot of fun though. Also, I took it easy since I still need my lug fixed.

Do you AutoX regularly? any video?

ChrisSlicks · 03-07-2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

agreed. I guess I'm not too coordinated following cones (2nd run I went ouside arrow cone in one turn

). It was a lot of fun though. Also, I took it easy since I still need my lug fixed.

Do you AutoX regularly? any video?

Yeah pretty regular, think I did 14 events last year in the Z. Unfortunately no video of my car yet. Best I can do is show a video of a typical course setup.

Ruff · 03-07-2010, 10:01 PM

Good to see more people getting out there and autoxing! And glad to hear you had a blast, I love autoxing.

Here's a vid of my first event of the year in the new car I'll be co-driving (first time driving it!) And I had top pax and just shy of top time of day.

AK370Z · 03-08-2010, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Yeah pretty regular, think I did 14 events last year in the Z. Unfortunately no video of my car yet. Best I can do is show a video of a typical course setup.

14 events in a year is awesome! Are you looking into buying GO PRO or something similar? I love watching videos or Z in motion. Whether it's Autox or HPDE, I don't care

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruff

Good to see more people getting out there and autoxing! And glad to hear you had a blast, I love autoxing.

Here's a vid of my first event of the year in the new car I'll be co-driving (first time driving it!) And I had top pax and just shy of top time of day.

That's awesome man. Yeah, I found it way more entertaining that I thought it would be.

IMWEZL · 03-08-2010, 04:13 AM

Awesome! Don't get discouraged just keep it up.

I forgot to bring my go pro today and it was too wet for the JVC.

Here are a few vids from past runs.

AK370Z · 03-08-2010, 01:45 PM

Nice videos man. Almost lost control in the first run

. So, do you keep the VDC on or off?

ChrisSlicks · 03-08-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Nice videos man. Almost lost control in the first run

. So, do you keep the VDC on or off?

Has to be off, no question. You'll get used to controlling the car while sliding around, that comes with experience.

One of the common mistakes that novices make is that when the car starts to slide they lift off the gas, this causes 2 problems. 1) It creates a sudden weight transfer fowards, causing your to lose grip in the rear, which was obviously already in short supply because you were sliding, and 2) if the slide was a power slide (you were spinning the tires) lifting off will cause you to suddenly regain traction causing the car to more than likely snap back in the opposite direction. You will learn to modulate the throttle in order to modulate the rear traction and allow grip to come back progressively.

I should have video this year!

IMWEZL · 03-09-2010, 03:37 AM

I run with the VDC and SRM off. That was one of my first runs with the car.

TheNose · 03-10-2010, 08:38 PM

To all the new guys that came out to this event. Be sure to go to some more events. Sometimes it takes a few times to get hooked. Check out the schedule at AutoX4u.com. There are tons of clubs in the area with varying levels of competitiveness.

I figured I'd post a video of one of my runs. I just couldn't get my act together and made pretty big mistakes on every run. I was also on some very old NT05s and no matter how hard I tried I couldn't turn in early enough to make the tires happy. In another couple weeks I'll have some big fat hoosiers mounted along with a big front bar and an alignment, so I won't be able to try and pin any of the blame on equipment

03-07-2010, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	NJ Motorsports Park Winter Autox series #3 March 6th (pics/video inside) Yesterday, me, onethreefive and alefcole went to this awesome Autox event at our local track NJ Motorsports park. This was my VERY first Autox'ing event. It was a lot more fun than I have expected. The turnout was GREAT! I believe 70+ people showed up. http://www.njmp.com/news/news.php?newsID=118 Here are some pictures: Onethreefive's 08 135i Class: DS Alefcole's beater Honda civic Class: HS. BTW, he's got an E92 M3 that's coming from Munich in couple months! My 370Z Class: CS. Now, I have been told that 370Z is in BS class. So, I signed up as B Stock. But upon arriving at the track, they told me 370Z has been moved to C stock? That was confusing ... Video: Select 720p from the drop menu since 1080p may take a while to load depending on your internet connection. In this first video, you can see us run from the outside. I ran 4 times but only recorded two of them. In the 2nd run I did ran a little off course but overall I didn't knock over any cone in any run. Take a look onethreefive's run Alefcole's run Overall, we had a great time. This is the last event for this series. Maybe we'll attend other local Autox series in near future. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

03-07-2010, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	Great vids AK. That looks like a lot of fun. __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

03-07-2010, 10:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ruff Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oregon City, OR Age: 40 Posts: 75 Drives: 06 350Z Silver M6 Rep Power: 16	Good to see more people getting out there and autoxing! And glad to hear you had a blast, I love autoxing. Here's a vid of my first event of the year in the new car I'll be co-driving (first time driving it!) And I had top pax and just shy of top time of day. __________________ SCCA Solo STR #193 - MX-5 SCCA Solo BS #42 - Solstice GXP - Sold 2006 Silverstone 350Z -Retired from autox.

03-08-2010, 01:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Nice videos man. Almost lost control in the first run . So, do you keep the VDC on or off? __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

03-10-2010, 08:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
TheNose Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 44 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	To all the new guys that came out to this event. Be sure to go to some more events. Sometimes it takes a few times to get hooked. Check out the schedule at AutoX4u.com. There are tons of clubs in the area with varying levels of competitiveness. I figured I'd post a video of one of my runs. I just couldn't get my act together and made pretty big mistakes on every run. I was also on some very old NT05s and no matter how hard I tried I couldn't turn in early enough to make the tires happy. In another couple weeks I'll have some big fat hoosiers mounted along with a big front bar and an alignment, so I won't be able to try and pin any of the blame on equipment Last edited by TheNose; 03-10-2010 at 08:39 PM. Reason: Fixed youtube link

03-07-2010, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
kdoske Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 541 Drives: 800whp Unicorn FI Z Rep Power: 17	looks like a lot of fun, wish I could have taken my Z.

03-07-2010, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Looks like you had fun! Just need to work on getting turned in a bit earlier. I know for your first time out it's hard enough just trying to figure out where to go, refinement comes later

03-08-2010, 04:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	Awesome! Don't get discouraged just keep it up. I forgot to bring my go pro today and it was too wet for the JVC. Here are a few vids from past runs.

03-09-2010, 03:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	I run with the VDC and SRM off. That was one of my first runs with the car.

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