EazyD's first clean AutoX lap

EazyD · 09-27-2011, 02:24 PM

It was at Devens Airfield in Ayer, MA. NER SCCA

Now that I look at it, I could have pushed it a bit more, maybe even downshifting to 1st some times... it was my first day of racing ever and was thinking too much about the course and what side of cones to be on, etc.

Any comments are welcome!

Someone also took pictures. Go here and use your right-arrow key to advance the slideshow.

cossie1600 · 09-27-2011, 07:35 PM

looking good

AutoX Z · 09-28-2011, 07:59 AM

Not bad but try not to coast so much. Stay in the throttle right to the point when you need to brake. There were a lot of points where you jumped on the throttle coming out of an element then immediately lifted then got back on the gas. Everyone of the those times you could have gotten away without lifting.

EazyD · 09-28-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

looking good

thx

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Originally Posted by AutoX Z

Not bad but try not to coast so much. Stay in the throttle right to the point when you need to brake. There were a lot of points where you jumped on the throttle coming out of an element then immediately lifted then got back on the gas. Everyone of the those times you could have gotten away without lifting.

I hope I get a chance to do this again sometime and improve!

EazyD · 09-28-2011, 08:22 PM

By the way... how much wear & tear does AutoX do on the 370Z? How many events could I do without being worried about permanent damage? I am scared to even do a second event..

cossie1600 · 09-28-2011, 08:29 PM

My stock brake pads has about 85% meat on it. Car has 14K miles with 65 autox events on it. The only thing I broke was my gas tank. I also used two sets of tires almost

EazyD · 09-28-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

My stock brake pads has about 85% meat on it. Car has 14K miles with 65 autox events on it. The only thing I broke was my gas tank. I also used two sets of tires almost

I just.... that makes me so happy..

ChrisSlicks · 09-29-2011, 07:52 AM

The car is pretty stout, I don't think you will break anything on street tires (except maybe the stupid fuel gauge).

Biggest issue with auto-x is removing the cone marks from a white car.

EazyD · 09-29-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The car is pretty stout, I don't think you will break anything on street tires (except maybe the stupid fuel gauge).

Biggest issue with auto-x is removing the cone marks from a white car.

Yup - I definitely have a good one on my right front bumper. The wall-o-cones before the finish haha

cossie1600 · 09-29-2011, 01:23 PM

Rain X works if you need something quick.

I have so much scratches and cones marks that some have become permanent

ChrisSlicks · 09-29-2011, 01:54 PM

Yeah I used rain-x, works but don't rub too hard for too long or it will take the clear coat and paint off as well. Clay bar just won't cut it for the harder hits. Orbital buffer will quickly remove any shadow's that remain.

EazyD · 09-29-2011, 04:35 PM

Thanks, I'll give that a shot after it stops raining Monday

09-27-2011, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	EazyD's first clean AutoX lap It was at Devens Airfield in Ayer, MA. NER SCCA Now that I look at it, I could have pushed it a bit more, maybe even downshifting to 1st some times... it was my first day of racing ever and was thinking too much about the course and what side of cones to be on, etc. Any comments are welcome! Someone also took pictures. Go here and use your right-arrow key to advance the slideshow. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

09-28-2011, 07:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 16	Not bad but try not to coast so much. Stay in the throttle right to the point when you need to brake. There were a lot of points where you jumped on the throttle coming out of an element then immediately lifted then got back on the gas. Everyone of the those times you could have gotten away without lifting. __________________ 2013 SCCA Solo National Champion VVV For Sale VVV

09-28-2011, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	By the way... how much wear & tear does AutoX do on the 370Z? How many events could I do without being worried about permanent damage? I am scared to even do a second event.. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

09-29-2011, 07:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The car is pretty stout, I don't think you will break anything on street tires (except maybe the stupid fuel gauge). Biggest issue with auto-x is removing the cone marks from a white car. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

09-29-2011, 01:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Yeah I used rain-x, works but don't rub too hard for too long or it will take the clear coat and paint off as well. Clay bar just won't cut it for the harder hits. Orbital buffer will quickly remove any shadow's that remain. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

09-27-2011, 07:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	looking good

09-28-2011, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	My stock brake pads has about 85% meat on it. Car has 14K miles with 65 autox events on it. The only thing I broke was my gas tank. I also used two sets of tires almost

09-29-2011, 01:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Rain X works if you need something quick. I have so much scratches and cones marks that some have become permanent

09-29-2011, 04:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Thanks, I'll give that a shot after it stops raining Monday __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

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