Finally got to AutoX...in the rain!! Pics/Vids PG2

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08-19-2009, 06:12 PM

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Finally got to AutoX...in the rain!! Pics/Vids PG2

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I have a feeling I'm going to be bumped into the Unlimited class. This will be my first even and me and Marlon will be trying to take pictures of each other. I will definitely have video. I'm borrowing my friends GoPro camera and I'm also going to be using my own camcorder.

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08-19-2009, 06:32 PM

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awesome! be sure to post some pictures!

and remember, one event is all it takes to get you hopelessly addicted!

08-19-2009, 06:47 PM

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I've had a taste of AutoX before, but I've never done it in my own car. I've done it in a Miata MX-5, Mazda 6, 08 Subaru WRX, and Cobalt SS S/C, but I wasn't exactly taking it seriously in those.

08-19-2009, 07:05 PM

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Who organizes those events? Definitely aren't SCCA classes... is it through NASA or something? Or just a random group in the area?

08-19-2009, 07:07 PM

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It's a MotorSportsNE event. Only reason I'm doing this and not NASA is because my friend Marlons xB can't be entered in NASA events.

08-19-2009, 08:13 PM

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haha thats gonna be awesome!

08-19-2009, 08:21 PM

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It's a MotorSportsNE event. Only reason I'm doing this and not NASA is because my friend Marlons xB can't be entered in NASA events.

You are wrong sir. This is NASA sanctioned. MSNE is with NASA. SCCA hates me and won't let me run, or else I would be auto-x'ing like every other weekend.

08-19-2009, 08:22 PM

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Ah, wasn't sure if it was NASA or SCCA that didn't like the xB lol.

With that said, I need to clean my tC and get all loose articles out of it and empty out the trunk.

08-19-2009, 08:27 PM

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I just emailed MSNE to see if we can can pics instead of working or along with working. Hopefully we can so we can get some shots.

08-19-2009, 08:29 PM

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SCCA rules won't classify a stock 1st gen xB for "stability reasons"... but you could run it in ST class or SM if you have mods - depending on your region (some understand it, some don't). But it's ultimately up to the Safety Steward/Tech Inspection.

08-19-2009, 08:30 PM

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Yeah, but I have no chance against the other cars. It would still be fun, but I would never get to "best" anyone.

08-19-2009, 08:31 PM

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How do you think I'm going to do lol. I'm in a 300whp tC that's sitting on stock tires and barely better than stock suspension

08-19-2009, 08:34 PM

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You still have a chance, I have 110hp if I am lucky and the aerodynamics of a brick.

08-19-2009, 08:36 PM

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Yeah but you're going up against other slow cars. I've got an STi, M3 and Trans Am to worry about lol. Plus I'm a total noob.

08-19-2009, 08:37 PM

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Lol, that's why I like being classed. The slow cars and I have fun. Last time I was out, there was an sti that nearly killed people, he was an insane driver.

08-19-2009, 08:41 PM

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That will be me this week.

Also, how are they with sound? My car is pretty loud when I hit peak boost and I've heard some events are kind of **** when it comes to loud cars.

08-19-2009, 08:43 PM

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Um, I don't really remember, but they prefer a muffled street sound. I think you will be fine.

08-19-2009, 08:45 PM

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My exhaust isn't too loud, it's the dumptube that's nearly deafening.

08-19-2009, 08:50 PM

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Nah.

Tomorrow I gotta clean up the box, take some stuff out and get the wheels balanced. Got a little shimmy. Should I throw the spacers on tomorrow? Yay or Nay?