BlueToaster

Ha Eric,

Did you go to the Test and tune autocross today at Knights Castle today?

chunk13

actually yea, but i went to a big car show instead. i will b there tomorrow tearin it up

BlueToaster

I really should read my post before I submit. Anyway I am a long time autocrosser with an xb. Tomorrow will be the first time I have tried to run it. I have 17" wheels so I guess I will be running Street Touring S.

RHDVIPbB

Damn, our region doesn't start until next month. Can't wait for this year.

chunk13

YES...i m runnin STS this year

chunk13

this should be fun...i have a short ram and header and CARPY stock worn to carp from auto-x'in stock tires

BlueToaster

got tired of the stock thing did ya!

chunk13

yup, i posted about this on the local scca board...they all thought it was crazy when i first started showin up and then once i actually started to do good. wait til they 2 of us tearin it up...whether i beat u or u beat me, we need to beat at least one of the many integras

BlueToaster

I had a CAI until I raised the hood today to check things. I found a broken Mount and had to take it off.

chunk13

dude, i was so tired from the show today, but findin this out has gotten me all fired up...i may not sleep tonite

BlueToaster

Yea, I think we need a big class of xb's. All the locals need to show up and run.

chunk13

i have made posts b4 auto-x's, i posted the schedule in the charlotte metro sub-forum. i try...is urs auto or manual?. i have an auto which kinda sux

BlueToaster

I see your off line now. I have been updating my vitals. Mine is a 5 speed.

chunk13

i m back, but i m gonna go sleep soon. i gotta work 2nd shift waivers

BlueToaster

I am in the mood to ramble. My age is going to show soon but I have been a huge sports car / sports sedan fan for a long time. I have autocrossed a 510, 3- 914's, a Pinto, a 911SC, 944 turbo, FV, Mustang GT, & a C4 Corvette and I have been pretty sucessful with many of them. So when I say I have been impressed with my xb, I see possiblies. Tomorrow we start to find out. I bought the car when gas hit the $3.00 dollar mark around here as a daily driver, but I had forgotton what it was like to drive a fun car every day. I drove my trailer haulers for years. Honest, for any body who cares, I' ll let you know how it went soon.

chunk13

well props to showin up some integras out and helpin me out. thanx for the advice. and seein u killin it out there really makes me wanna do the suspension work to my car.

BlueToaster

Well the results were finally posted the other night from the recent autocross I attended and I am pleased for the first time out with my xb not to mention my first autocross in 4 years. I placed 6th out of 14 in my class (STS) and 83rd out of 163 entries. Not bad for the smallest displacement car there. I had to run STS class which is Stock under 3 liiters with street tires. But I have 17"er's which forced me to this class instead of HS stock class. The car handles very well with stock suspension and goes where you point it with just a tiny bit of push. Stock brakes worked well and the car was quite easy to drive. I have no idea what tires might be better suited for this but I am on Yokohoma's. I will say this, the car feels very solid and I think any of you whould feel confortable racing yours. For those of you who try it, good luck.

Fran82

I'm very interested in giving it a try. I know I should have done a search, but can you direct me to information for events in the area. I'm near Columbia, SC. Don't know if there is anything happening right in this area.
I've been to a few autocross events but never competed. I've wanted to try some racing for quite awhile now. Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.

BlueToaster

check out this web site,http://www.scsportscar.com/modules/news/

Fran82

Thanks. That helps.