First AutoX in the 13 Z w/ vids/pics

synolimit

Didn't go great but didn't go bad with any mechanicals, spins (almost), blown tires etc.

I'll admit the setup isn't great at the moment but I don't think it ever will be for autoX; I'd rather have it built for the track. It was a fun day but very long in the mid 80's with little breeze.

I need to just do more investing in proper items and seat time. I couldn't for the life of me touch the throttle on corner exits without the back end wanting to spin or the whole car wanting to push/slide to the outside. Not understeer, just slide. I just had 2 way coils installed and I didn't adjust them because every run kept coming down in time.

Current mods aren't great if anyone wants to comment...
1. 255/40/18, 285/35/18 HTR Z3's---don't feel that great and not that sticky from what I saw everyone else running and what I felt. It was like ice.
2. Coils are 2 way 18k fronts and 12k rear true types. These were supposed to be for when I get slicks, front splitter and GT wing. I have the splitter material and tires or GT wing will be next.
3. My weight ratios 57/43 so that might play into a light rear. Rear cage is also next I think so I can add 100lbs of steel back there plus hook up a racing seat with harness.
4. Whiteline front solid set to full stiff and stock rear.
5. And alignment...



It sucks autoX moves around because what I want now might not work at another parking lot. Mid Ohio's coming up so I really need to focus on that.

Enjoy some stuff...ran a 0:46. I'll have to find a list against other cars to stack up too. I know a lot of BRZ/FRS's with tires and what nots ran 0:42-0.44 if that means anything. My friend with a 350z with not to much done running NT555 also ran 0:46's.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=drfvOk27U8g

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PUs7_Nn75IA

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Arrvaxx

Good for you! Glad people aren't afraid to post their first runs. Says something about the great community we have!

As long as you weren't last call it a victory! And if you were last...everyone gets a mulligan.

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synolimit

I was last haha. In my class. I've done to much apparently so I'm in XP. You should see the other guys...

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Arrvaxx

Mulligan!!!!!



It is all based on experience? Or do your mods put you in the insane group like street unlimited? Around here it is all about stock vs nonstock etc. There are separate levels of course but it isn't like a Ford Escort is racing a GT-R.

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GSS138

Wouldn't worry about placement on first time out homie. It really is a matter of seat time. Now you know what you like about the car and don't. I think the alignment is pretty solid for starts-Although I question your spring rates :P. It's not something you figure out in one month much less a year or two. Just keep wanting "to go fast" haha. Don't make any drastic changes, change one minor thing and see if you like it. Tear it up Ohio!

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synolimit

i could care less. actually i came in 3 out 4 though . autox is just fun/something to do. i do watch my times though and compare to other similar cars even though scca says my cars more advanced. you can tell whos good so if im only a second or 2 off i know im doing good even though i see their car is more set up with tires etc.

again the springs are setup for the future so i didnt have to buy twice. i know i need aero, tires, etc etc. RS-3's are on the way now and the splitter will be done this weekend and once coils are paid off ill have a aeromotive R2. ill see how the RS-3's do but the rates were picked for slicks in mind.

ill see how the tires do and then ill play with the compression and rebound a click at a time. still not 100% what im looking for though besides a click here and there did what to my times?

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gomer_110

Syno, if you want to get a feel for a proper AutoX site come to Toledo next weekend. The event is at the airport on a huge concrete pad. Most courses are around 60s in length.

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'17 Titan Bone Stock

synolimit

Really? Let me look it up and check my schedule.

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gomer_110

Here's the link for registration:
NWOR-SCCA 2014 Season, Event #7

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'17 Titan Bone Stock

synolimit

Nice, and I'm off. So I paid $40 for the last even. Did that get me a scca membership? This event says $25 or $40 without one too.

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gomer_110

The $40 is only the entry fee and a weekend membership. An actual SCCA membership is somewhere around $80/yr. You'd know if you payed for one.

If you're not 100% sure whether you'll make you can always just select the pay at site option.

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'17 Titan Bone Stock

GSS138

Ha nice to see some Frog-Towners here! I grew up in Toledo. Gramps used to race stock cars at Toledo Speedway back in the 50's!

Have lots of stories from my still alive grams about "sitting in the damn bleachers all day watching your grandpa in that god damn car."

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Masterbeatty

Nice. I remember my first time whe all I had was my stillen cat back. Sounds mean and look nice too. The twins with good tires always run pretty quick but more seat time and you will be much faster.

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synolimit

It's not my first time, just first in this car since I got it last year. I need experience with these coils with huge springs and some slicks or at least RS-3's or something.

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PharmDZ

It's tough being halfway done with your setup and running with the street tires on what may be best suited for slicks. AutoX is a lot of fun with the right group though. Keep it up and as your car becomes more prepared for the track I bet it'll handle AutoX a lot better as well. I know they aren't all the same setup and it's tough to get an "all around" car. I'm hoping the KW V3's I just picked up will help me with suspension setup and stiffness.