Busy Month...

$ gest24 $ · #1 09-10-2006, 08:57 PM

Just relized tonight that its been almost exactly one month since the 6MT swap was finished. I thought it was longer than that. Since then I've dynoed, drag raced, been in a magazine, and today popped my AutoX cherry.

Now I'm hooked, autoX and the 6MT are made for each other. I had so much fun pushing the car and making the AWD work. I only took out 1 cone and thats when I went into a turn too fast and went off course. My fastest of the day was a 93.05. Not great but I'm still learning, was running on Allseason tires, and stock suspension. But all in all I can't wait for next month's race and next season for that matter.

Here's some pics, again shot by my friend Paul who did my "Fancy" pics...

KevinM · #2 09-10-2006, 10:19 PM

Nice pics, good to hear the 6mt works well. I can tell you the auto box doesn't work so well on the track.

What other cars were you running against in ESP? How'd they do?

$ gest24 $ · #3 09-10-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

Nice pics, good to hear the 6mt works well. I can tell you the auto box doesn't work so well on the track.

What other cars were you running against in ESP? How'd they do?

Sorry I haven't called you back yet. My phone was dead and just turned it back on.

I was up against a V8 Camaro who posted the fastest clean run in the first group. I don't think I was in the right class. But its all good. Hopefully I'll be able to hit up the rest of the events this season.

KevinM · #4 09-10-2006, 10:29 PM

If it is that black camaro (2002 ish) with wide racing tires, you won't come close. That guy is out there often and really good, car is set up well. So, don't sweat it, have fun. At least you didn't get beat by a TDi Jetta!

KevinM · #5 09-10-2006, 10:32 PM

How did you get classed with that guy in the first place? Doesn't seem anywhere near equal...

Edit: ESP catch all = sedans over 3 liters not otherwise classified.

$ gest24 $ · #6 09-10-2006, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

How did you get classed with that guy in the first place? Doesn't seem anywhere near equal...

Edit: ESP catch all = sedans over 3 liters not otherwise classified.

Some jackass in a Mazda cried that I had drilled rotors and couldn't run B-stock, even tho I was also running novice. Then the SVX wasn't listed in the suppliment book they had so the put me in ESP. Doing some research, I'd be in G-stock prepared. I'll run against 350Zs, MKIV VWs, NA 300ZX, etc... So next time I'll have a better idea of what I'm doing.

SSSVX · #7 09-11-2006, 03:04 PM

Glad you have fun with your 6mt. Good pics there.

$ gest24 $ · #8 09-11-2006, 06:48 PM

I'm not too worried about it. If I get beat I get beat. I'm going to take full advantage of being in the novice class and being able to have someone ride along and teach. This is just a fun hobby, just like when I used to do mountain bike racing.

$ gest24 $ · #9 09-12-2006, 09:33 PM

So is there any chance of me being even close to competetive in SM? I was going to get a set of STi OEM rims and stick 245s on them or even keep my OEM wheels and throw 245s on those. Which raises another question, with a 1" drop up front and .5" in the rear will 245s fit and which diameter would be the best choice (weight and brake venting).