S2000 Autocross #4 (Sept 30, 2006)
10-02-2006, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Clovis,Oct 1 2006, 01:39 PM
Glad to hear everyone had a good time at the autocross. I was on my way back from the big show in Topeka and unfortunatley missed my first S2K autocross ever. We had a great time at Nationals though and I would encourage any of you who have an interest in learning how much faster you can go to attend next year. The overall experience is awesome!
I did pretty well for my first time at Nationals. The overall experience is pretty overwhelming. Our class had 61 talented drivers and 9 past champions. After the first day I was a few tenths out of the trophies. Feeling better about grip and setup after each run. Then on day 2, I woke up and couldn't get mentally fired up. Instead of gaining a few spots I fell back. No doubt, I'll be back next year in the Elise. I should mention an Elise driven by a super-human-freak took first in my class. Pretty cool...
I did pretty well for my first time at Nationals. The overall experience is pretty overwhelming. Our class had 61 talented drivers and 9 past champions. After the first day I was a few tenths out of the trophies. Feeling better about grip and setup after each run. Then on day 2, I woke up and couldn't get mentally fired up. Instead of gaining a few spots I fell back. No doubt, I'll be back next year in the Elise. I should mention an Elise driven by a super-human-freak took first in my class. Pretty cool...
I hope you had a great time and took the opportunity to quiz the winners on car set up.
Ed
10-02-2006, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Uptown,Oct 2 2006, 04:29 PM
I hope you had a great time and took the opportunity to quiz the winners on car set up.
10-03-2006, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Elistan,Oct 2 2006, 04:43 PM
Yeah, what's next for the ol' Elise, eh?
BTW, congrats Elistan on a nice drive at the S2000 event this past weekend.
And thanks for the kind words Ed.
10-03-2006, 10:36 AM
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Thanks! The car felt exceptionally good that morning.
You still have stock swabar and shocks, right?
ps - EgoThreat hates the RS2 tires on her car right now. Looks like I might get her a set of OEM S02's for Christmas, if they're still available.
You still have stock swabar and shocks, right?
ps - EgoThreat hates the RS2 tires on her car right now. Looks like I might get her a set of OEM S02's for Christmas, if they're still available.
10-03-2006, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Elistan,Oct 3 2006, 10:36 AM
ps - EgoThreat hates the RS2 tires on her car right now.
10-03-2006, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Clovis,Oct 3 2006, 11:25 AM
Stock shocks with a slightly stiffer front bar...could probably use a good bit more. The winning car was running with one hell of a talented driver and Penske dampers at $1,400 A PIECE! No one ever said SS was cheap.
10-03-2006, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave04,Oct 3 2006, 02:30 PM
Heh... she was faster than I was on my Kumho's... (and you were a LOT faster on your Kumho's)
Which Kumhos do you have, the MXs?Oh yeah, I wanted to extend a welcome to FNG Brian, MY06 owner out for his first event with us.
And Thomas, that was your second event, right?
Finally - Hey Al, how's the car? I hope the repair went smoothly.
10-03-2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Elistan,Oct 3 2006, 01:28 PM
There's a reason her screen name is "EgoThreat." Which Kumhos do you have, the MXs?
Which Kumhos do you have, the MXs?
10-03-2006, 01:51 PM
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Yea, second time. Night and day difference with fresher tires and more confidence. Still got my ego threatened, though.
Question -I ran that autocross on stock-spec alignment because I was afraid of ruining the tires on the street too quickly. Is there a good street/autocross dual purpose alignment I can keep it on without completely trashing my tires on the highway? I want to be really competitive at the next event, but don't have the bucks to autocross align, then street align, etc.
Question -I ran that autocross on stock-spec alignment because I was afraid of ruining the tires on the street too quickly. Is there a good street/autocross dual purpose alignment I can keep it on without completely trashing my tires on the highway? I want to be really competitive at the next event, but don't have the bucks to autocross align, then street align, etc.