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#1
12-09-2007, 07:46 AM
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We really need a Competition/Motorsports sub-forum
Yesterday was the season-ender RallyCross for the Detroit Region SCCA. Friday afternoon/evening I dropped/swapped out the GC/Koni coilovers for the "winter" set-up (stock springs and Koni inserts). Pulled the camber bolts and re-loaded the stockers at max negative camber and buttoned her back up. Got up Saturday to 20F temps but beautiful sunshine. Grabbed the Michelin rally tires (yup, got a set mounted on some 16" Mustang SVO wheels) and headed out. The course was snow covered and slippery and consultation with some buddies convinced me to keep on the all-seasons instead of the rally tires. By the time I'd finished my morning runs, the car and tires were sooo muddy I chose not to swap them in the afternoon when I know they would have helped dramatically...oh, well. Near crunch off-course experience but saved it at the last minute
 If any of you have the chance to try one of these events, it really is an eye opener as to how our cars handle with drastically reduced surface friction. I'm a rapidly improving autocrosser, but this was a bunch of rapid wheel sawing, opposite lock, OH SNAP kind of fun. Highly recommended.Had a blast, the car is dirty, and hope to have pics soon.
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#2
12-09-2007, 08:34 AM
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I agree 100% about the sub forum and I am also looking at local events this winter to have some fun...
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#3
12-09-2007, 10:32 AM
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Back when I had my '92, i took it out in the mud once. I was visting a friend up in the Berkshires for skiing. Unfortunately, rain derailed our plans, but turned the road to his house into deep mud. Took the opportunity for some playing. Foot on the floor coming out of turns, opposite lock, 4 roostertails, sawing the wheel, some fishtailing, a lot of fun. Made the car into a mess, though. Lots of work to get mud out of the wheels, suspension, anything exposed under the car. But, a real hoot. This post is legal because it was a private road.
Todd, great idea for the motorsports sub-forum.
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12-09-2007, 11:08 AM
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I second the motion...
...because after my project car gets built, it will be competing in LEGAL, SANCTIONED motorsports events, and I'd like to be able to share without risking bannination.
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#5
12-09-2007, 11:23 AM
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There is never a risk of being banned by sharing these events. I agree about the sub-forum and will see what I can do. I think it is great to compete with our cars and show the world just how good they really are.
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#6
12-09-2007, 12:22 PM
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It gets my support too.
Go for it. [The only thing frowned on is racing on public roads. If a road is closed for an event, technically it is not "public" any more ]Joe
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#7
12-09-2007, 10:28 AM
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02-22-2008, 08:19 PM
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As for myself, I think I'll stick to autocrossing and track time at VIR and Summit Point. I can't see myself cleaning all the mud, etc off after rallycross, although I think it would be loads of fun. I might try it with the '92, but not the '97 with 75K miles on it and in really good shape. BTW, how do you like the attached video on YouTube? Not a SVX (but a 400 HP 2200lb Focus outrunning a Porsche - watch him on the mile straight from the in-car camera running behind them). This is the kind of thing that would be nice on the sub-forum - not just pics but video as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49lQQ5To8Ew SUPER idea, Todd! Let's make it happen!! Autocross starts in April!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Harry
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#9
04-03-2008, 01:53 PM
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Just a little update here. This will be happening in the next 48 hours. I hope all you LEGAL ON CLOSED COURSE racers will enjoy your new home.
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#10
04-03-2008, 02:28 PM
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Chris,
Awesome! Just in time for the start of autoX season! -Bill
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#11
04-03-2008, 04:08 PM
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The new forum is for legal on track events. Don't even think of kill stories there. If posts of non legal things show up there, they will be removed and the member will be warned. Lets make this a good addition to our site.
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