This is my favourite autocross club. They have the biggest lot. The other Ontario clubs all compete in small lots which are so technical that only Miata's or Civic's are competitive. Everything else gets schooled.

The TLMC events are basically an open Gymkhana. The cones are staggered apart, leaving lots of room between gates, and are long and sweeping for speed. They make some portions more technical than others, which helps give slower cars some advantage back.

Point in case, my buddy in his Mazda2 (springs and tires) ran 1.6sec slower than I did. Times ranged from 44sec to 58sec with my time falling somewhere in the middle at 50.2 (couldn't get that magical 49sec number!).

I take it from all the responses that the US events are tight and technical...that's no fun!

 

hm I see. courses here depend on the region since it's pretty much whatever parking lot is available. the one down here in atlanta isn't that small but you see cones atleast every 10 yards. lap times range in the 60~70's on atlanta's larger course

 

C'mon now, we all know you've done something. Reveal them pls

 

I went to autocross again...lol. But this time, 1st in class and 3rd overall in Street Touring. So, getting used to this car finally!

Other than that, nothing new. Still waiting on some goodies though....stay tuned.

 

Did you make any more videos?

This time, get some views of the shifting & foot work

 

Unfortunately my GoPro died on the first run, so no videos this time. Guess it helps to charge it the night before...

I have a Time Attack event at the end of the month at Mosport DDT, so I'll have video after that. But I should have photos soon from the recent autocross event.

 

I love the car! I think it would be interesting to see a TC built as a rally car. Seems like that is the xD's area though.

 

...now I've spent the last few hours looking at a practice autoX run out here. May sign up for some beginner classes. Get some TRD springs, few more decals... 4 or 5 rolls of blue painters tape...

http://www.wdcr-scca.org/SoloAutocro...1/Default.aspx

damn this forum....

 

Do it! If you can find a big open course that is well organized, you'll have a blast!

Here's some photos to entice you!





Big thanks to my buddy Steve Day for the great action shots!

 

Lovin it!

 

Lookin' good out there

 

i like your car. that is all.

 

Good news ladies and gents, but the TRD Sway Bars have arrived and will be installed Tuesday for testing!

Should have a review up for you all shortly after with some genuine track testing in the coming weeks!

Stay tuned!

 

I envy your awesome access to awesome TRD'ness.

 

No envy needed, just here to help!

 

You really don't need a big open course. Our course was only maybe a 1/2 mile total and did a fair amount of back tracking on itself, but it was well designed (at least to my noobish mind) and a great way to learn how the car handles.

And unless something comes up, I have another track day scheduled!!! Woohoo!

 

Very true! I've got so used to large events that I can't stand little courses anymore. Perhaps its because I'm pretty bad at them haha.

Either way, getting out and thrashing on your car in a controlled environment is extremely addicting!

 

Shhh!

 

Stoked to read the review! I have been wanting the sway bars for some time now. Seeing as you get all the cool stuff first, when will us little people be able to pick these up?

 

Ask Mr.FancyPants quoted above.