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CoolRex · 11-20-2009, 11:14 AM

You will love the Koni's. My buddy had the exact setup on his wagon before he sold it for a freaking 2007 Civic Si.

T_Racer69 · 11-20-2009, 11:23 AM

I really wish I could ride in one, but from talking with Myles, and tons of reading and researching, that combo seems to be the best choice for performance, street manners, and all around capability. Now to see if the spring rates will need or support a 22mm sway bar set, or 24mm? I am torn on this, as I am realizing that I don't want to kill its street manners, but that all changes on the track, when I hate coming in second. I mean it is first loser.

Last event, I was around 2 secs off a 2008 WRX sedan with the larger 2.5, headers, stage 2, tuned, Hoosier DOT's, on Cusco coilovers. And mine on Potenza RE-01Rs and bone stock susp. I don't think the 08 driver was driving that good, but I was still pretty proud of the wagon for holding her own like it did. Now with this setup, I want to win ESP up there.

Travis

CoolRex · 11-20-2009, 11:27 AM

2 seconds is still a lot but not out of reach from your current setup. You'll be happy with it. Oh and go 24mm if you can.

T_Racer69 · 11-20-2009, 01:06 PM

Autocrossing for as long as I have, I realize 2 secs is really an eternity. But I believe DOT's, esp. Hoosiers that are new, should be worth .75 secs on a 60 sec course. Good suspension should be worth .5-.75, and a tune should be worth a little more. This is keeping in mind that ESP rules only allow stock boost, but I would like to get some more area under the curve.

Travis

nrowensby · 11-20-2009, 01:29 PM

I wanna try an autocross... any recommendations on where to start?

T_Racer69 · 11-20-2009, 02:11 PM

Yeah, they usually have the start line pretty well marked. You pre-park in grid, then you drive up to the start, and they wave you off. If you get lost between grid and the start line, just ask for directions. And definately DO NOT try to start at the finish. You and the competitor on course will not like the outcome.

But seriously, SCCA is the largest. NASA does some, but Central Carolina Region SCCA is a fairly large region, and does a large number of events. There should be some in your area. James, Josh, and some others would probably know more about the auto-x's in the area. Go out and try it, but be careful, it is addicting.

Alot of people complain that it is a lot of waiting for 4-6 mins of seat time. But it is a great way to learn car control skills that are relevant to everday and higher speed events as well.

Travis

smurfwrx · 11-20-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_Racer69

Go out and try it, but be careful, it is addicting. YUP! That it is.

Alot of people complain that it is a lot of waiting for 4-6 mins of seat time. But it is a great way to learn car control skills that are relevant to everday and higher speed events as well. True as well. I'd have to say, I'm one of those people. I'd much rather (and will eventually) do a track day on a road course BUT... Travis is absolutely right - autox is a perfect place to start and get your swerve on.

Good times. We should all get together for the next one.

CoolRex · 11-20-2009, 03:22 PM

You will learn a good bit at autox but you will learn the most at an instructed HPDE track day.

ihadmail · 11-20-2009, 03:30 PM

Nick go to the autocross sticky here in the SE region forum. It has dates and locations

T_Racer69 · 11-20-2009, 03:40 PM

Having auto-x'ed for 11 yrs, and done trials and Solo I's at Roebling Road and CMP, and hillclimbs at Beech and Blueridge, I can say that autocross should be a starting point for everyone. I am still trying to get my wife out. My point with her is not competition, but to get the car out of shape, see how it acts, and how to get it back underneath you. For her, I am more wanting her to learn to control an out of control vehicle, not lock up and shut her eyes and scream. I will drive a car all the way to the scene of the wreck.

But, having done autocross and highspeed, if you really go to learn and be humble and listen to others, you will get so much more out of it. Ask someone to show you exactly what they are looking at when they are walking the course. Watch the cars run different parts when you are working course instead of talking about your runs or bs'ing. (From a Solo Safety Steward standpoint, this one burns me up to see a hot course with people floating around like there are marshmellows on course.)

Autocross in the wet and the dry. The wet will teach you to slow down your inputs, slow hands and feet. The dry will teach you when to push, how hard, and how to interpret what the car is trying to tell you. Every car will speak to you, it is just up to you if you listen.

Go there to have fun. Don't be worried about times at first. 95% of people there are some of the best people you could ever meet. Consider that at the SCCA Nationals, if a competitor car breaks, people line up to offer their cars so that they can compete. But go out, have fun, be safe, and start saving. Tires, travel and entry fee aren't cheap.

Travis

Michael T · 11-20-2009, 04:02 PM

Sooo... Thinking Ahead...

For the next meet,

Carolina Wings & Rib House

600 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
803-256-8844

Open daily for lunch and dinner, this award-winning restaurant offers an extensive menu of their signature wings and ribs with 18 different sauces available to choose from. Video games, pool tables, and super-sized TVs are also on site for your enjoyment.

Huh, huh?

Just a suggestion, thought I would get the ball rollin.

nrowensby · 11-20-2009, 04:03 PM

...and they have parking!

rcodea · Yesterday, 09:06 AM

i'll be there~

~Ryan

dubstar · Yesterday, 12:18 PM

so who all was downtown last night, i think i saw like 3 sti's and another wrx. neil was one of those you?

Import03WRX · Yesterday, 02:03 PM

I keep seeing the same blue wingless 04-05 aroud. Dunno if it's an sti or not

nrowensby · Yesterday, 02:57 PM

Thinking about keeping the Porsche rims and painting them a dark gunmetal... any opinions?

bloggy2004 · Yesterday, 05:04 PM

^^^

honestly nick that looks really good. you should do it or a high gloss black

ihadmail · Yesterday, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Import03WRX

I keep seeing the same blue wingless 04-05 aroud. Dunno if it's an sti or not

If it has an STi scoop and BBS that is Ben. It is an 04 STi. License plate says "TRANCE"

dubstar · Yesterday, 08:26 PM

saw that sti out behind group therapy last night i think

ihadmail · Yesterday, 10:58 PM

Yep, he dj's in the outside room a lot on Friday nights.

dubstar · Yesterday, 11:07 PM

which dj, the house one?

Import03WRX · Yesterday, 11:21 PM

I'm not sure I've seen it moving, I'll try to look at the plate next time

CoolRex · Yesterday, 11:27 PM

Woot! Picked up my heads from Epic today. They were straight and so were the valves!

Rebuilding the sleeping beauty over Thanksgiving.

englishguy3012 · Today, 01:39 AM

ok, problem solved, injector wires were loose.. now at full full strength, will new turbo whizz noise to boot lol god bless silicone intake inlet pipe

ihadmail · Today, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolRex

Woot! Picked up my heads from Epic today. They were straight and so were the valves!

Rebuilding the sleeping beauty over Thanksgiving.

Quote:

Originally Posted by englishguy3012

ok, problem solved, injector wires were loose.. now at full full strength, will new turbo whizz noise to boot lol god bless silicone intake inlet pipe

sounds like everyone has had a good weekend so far.

I've been at work

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11-20-2009, 11:14 AM	#11026
CoolRex Scooby Guru Member#: 85813 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Green Sea, SC Vehicle: 2004 Slowest turd on Earth. Nothing special.	You will love the Koni's. My buddy had the exact setup on his wagon before he sold it for a freaking 2007 Civic Si.

11-20-2009, 11:23 AM	#11027
T_Racer69 Scooby Specialist Member#: 188079 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Brunswick, GA Vehicle: 2003 Stg 2 Bug Wagon Sonic Yellow	I really wish I could ride in one, but from talking with Myles, and tons of reading and researching, that combo seems to be the best choice for performance, street manners, and all around capability. Now to see if the spring rates will need or support a 22mm sway bar set, or 24mm? I am torn on this, as I am realizing that I don't want to kill its street manners, but that all changes on the track, when I hate coming in second. I mean it is first loser. Last event, I was around 2 secs off a 2008 WRX sedan with the larger 2.5, headers, stage 2, tuned, Hoosier DOT's, on Cusco coilovers. And mine on Potenza RE-01Rs and bone stock susp. I don't think the 08 driver was driving that good, but I was still pretty proud of the wagon for holding her own like it did. Now with this setup, I want to win ESP up there. Travis

11-20-2009, 11:27 AM	#11028
CoolRex Scooby Guru Member#: 85813 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Green Sea, SC Vehicle: 2004 Slowest turd on Earth. Nothing special.	2 seconds is still a lot but not out of reach from your current setup. You'll be happy with it. Oh and go 24mm if you can.

11-20-2009, 01:06 PM	#11029
T_Racer69 Scooby Specialist Member#: 188079 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Brunswick, GA Vehicle: 2003 Stg 2 Bug Wagon Sonic Yellow	Autocrossing for as long as I have, I realize 2 secs is really an eternity. But I believe DOT's, esp. Hoosiers that are new, should be worth .75 secs on a 60 sec course. Good suspension should be worth .5-.75, and a tune should be worth a little more. This is keeping in mind that ESP rules only allow stock boost, but I would like to get some more area under the curve. Travis

11-20-2009, 01:29 PM	#11030
nrowensby Scooby Specialist Member#: 222943 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Lexington, SC Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Platinum Silver Metallic	I wanna try an autocross... any recommendations on where to start?

11-20-2009, 02:11 PM	#11031
T_Racer69 Scooby Specialist Member#: 188079 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Brunswick, GA Vehicle: 2003 Stg 2 Bug Wagon Sonic Yellow	Yeah, they usually have the start line pretty well marked. You pre-park in grid, then you drive up to the start, and they wave you off. If you get lost between grid and the start line, just ask for directions. And definately DO NOT try to start at the finish. You and the competitor on course will not like the outcome. But seriously, SCCA is the largest. NASA does some, but Central Carolina Region SCCA is a fairly large region, and does a large number of events. There should be some in your area. James, Josh, and some others would probably know more about the auto-x's in the area. Go out and try it, but be careful, it is addicting. Alot of people complain that it is a lot of waiting for 4-6 mins of seat time. But it is a great way to learn car control skills that are relevant to everday and higher speed events as well. Travis

11-20-2009, 03:22 PM	#11033
CoolRex Scooby Guru Member#: 85813 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Green Sea, SC Vehicle: 2004 Slowest turd on Earth. Nothing special.	You will learn a good bit at autox but you will learn the most at an instructed HPDE track day.

11-20-2009, 03:30 PM	#11034
ihadmail NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159315 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Columbia, SC Vehicle: 2005 STi Invisible	Nick go to the autocross sticky here in the SE region forum. It has dates and locations

11-20-2009, 03:40 PM	#11035
T_Racer69 Scooby Specialist Member#: 188079 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Brunswick, GA Vehicle: 2003 Stg 2 Bug Wagon Sonic Yellow	Having auto-x'ed for 11 yrs, and done trials and Solo I's at Roebling Road and CMP, and hillclimbs at Beech and Blueridge, I can say that autocross should be a starting point for everyone. I am still trying to get my wife out. My point with her is not competition, but to get the car out of shape, see how it acts, and how to get it back underneath you. For her, I am more wanting her to learn to control an out of control vehicle, not lock up and shut her eyes and scream. I will drive a car all the way to the scene of the wreck. But, having done autocross and highspeed, if you really go to learn and be humble and listen to others, you will get so much more out of it. Ask someone to show you exactly what they are looking at when they are walking the course. Watch the cars run different parts when you are working course instead of talking about your runs or bs'ing. (From a Solo Safety Steward standpoint, this one burns me up to see a hot course with people floating around like there are marshmellows on course.) Autocross in the wet and the dry. The wet will teach you to slow down your inputs, slow hands and feet. The dry will teach you when to push, how hard, and how to interpret what the car is trying to tell you. Every car will speak to you, it is just up to you if you listen. Go there to have fun. Don't be worried about times at first. 95% of people there are some of the best people you could ever meet. Consider that at the SCCA Nationals, if a competitor car breaks, people line up to offer their cars so that they can compete. But go out, have fun, be safe, and start saving. Tires, travel and entry fee aren't cheap. Travis

11-20-2009, 04:02 PM	#11036
Michael T Scooby Newbie Member#: 186819 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Columbia, SC Vehicle: 1995 Impreza L	Sooo... Thinking Ahead... For the next meet, Carolina Wings & Rib House 600 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 803-256-8844 Open daily for lunch and dinner, this award-winning restaurant offers an extensive menu of their signature wings and ribs with 18 different sauces available to choose from. Video games, pool tables, and super-sized TVs are also on site for your enjoyment. Huh, huh? Just a suggestion, thought I would get the ball rollin.

11-20-2009, 04:03 PM	#11037
nrowensby Scooby Specialist Member#: 222943 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Lexington, SC Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Platinum Silver Metallic	...and they have parking!

Yesterday, 09:06 AM	#11038
rcodea Scooby Newbie Member#: 225115 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Columbia, SC Vehicle: '77 Celica CUSTOM! Red	i'll be there~ ~Ryan

Yesterday, 12:18 PM	#11039
dubstar Scooby Specialist Member#: 184049 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: columbia, s.c. Vehicle: 02 wrx aspen white	so who all was downtown last night, i think i saw like 3 sti's and another wrx. neil was one of those you?

Yesterday, 02:03 PM	#11040
Import03WRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 206286 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: West Columbia, SC Vehicle: 2003 WRX Silver	I keep seeing the same blue wingless 04-05 aroud. Dunno if it's an sti or not

Yesterday, 02:57 PM	#11041
nrowensby Scooby Specialist Member#: 222943 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Lexington, SC Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Platinum Silver Metallic	Thinking about keeping the Porsche rims and painting them a dark gunmetal... any opinions?

Yesterday, 05:04 PM	#11042
bloggy2004 Scooby Newbie Member#: 182652 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: sumter, sc Vehicle: 04 WRX java pearl	^^^ honestly nick that looks really good. you should do it or a high gloss black

Yesterday, 08:26 PM	#11044
dubstar Scooby Specialist Member#: 184049 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: columbia, s.c. Vehicle: 02 wrx aspen white	saw that sti out behind group therapy last night i think

Yesterday, 10:58 PM	#11045
ihadmail NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159315 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Columbia, SC Vehicle: 2005 STi Invisible	Yep, he dj's in the outside room a lot on Friday nights.

Yesterday, 11:07 PM	#11046
dubstar Scooby Specialist Member#: 184049 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: columbia, s.c. Vehicle: 02 wrx aspen white	which dj, the house one?

Yesterday, 11:21 PM	#11047
Import03WRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 206286 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: West Columbia, SC Vehicle: 2003 WRX Silver	I'm not sure I've seen it moving, I'll try to look at the plate next time

Yesterday, 11:27 PM	#11048
CoolRex Scooby Guru Member#: 85813 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Green Sea, SC Vehicle: 2004 Slowest turd on Earth. Nothing special.	Woot! Picked up my heads from Epic today. They were straight and so were the valves! Rebuilding the sleeping beauty over Thanksgiving.

Today, 01:39 AM	#11049
englishguy3012 Scooby Specialist Member#: 147943 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Mid SC + your local army base Vehicle: 2004 STi Stage 2 Winged Cop Magnet	ok, problem solved, injector wires were loose.. now at full full strength, will new turbo whizz noise to boot lol god bless silicone intake inlet pipe