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Posted by: Skid Mar 6 2005, 11:08 PM

I went to my first auto cross today and WOW, it was a blast. My car drove like a boat (no swaybars) but even then it was one of the funnest things I've ever done. Me and my dad shared the car and he beat my time by about half a second . I'll get him next time. I think i'm hooked. by the way, if anyone has a complete front swaybar ava. I am still looking.

Chase

Posted by: Skid Mar 6 2005, 11:11 PM

The BOAT

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Posted by: trekkor Mar 6 2005, 11:17 PM

Good for you!

No turning back now.

KT

Posted by: markb Mar 6 2005, 11:23 PM

Nice boat! Congrats. The fun is just beginning, now.

Posted by: Skid Mar 6 2005, 11:31 PM

I wish I had brought my camera, you should have seen the body roll, thought I was going to give my door handles road rash. What a blast though, I was amazed at how tired and winded I was after a run. I think I must have held my breath during the runs. I didnt have the fastest time of the day by any means but I am happy to say that I beat a guy in a newish 993 (great looking car). It was a good day.

Chase

Posted by: trekkor Mar 6 2005, 11:37 PM

Yep, a year ago, I was you.

KT

Posted by: Joe Ricard Mar 7 2005, 06:43 AM

So tell us about the orange boat....
When you get time fill in the information in your profile. see "my controls"
Yup I started in August last year. done like 8 events now. I'm so hooked I had to get my own cones and set them up in the high school parking lot yesterday. working on trail braking.

My son did his 1st event last month he too is hooked.. How often does a 18 yr old hear these words. "Hey heres the keys to my Porsche go drive it as fast as you want"

Posted by: Lou W Mar 7 2005, 06:54 AM

Great job.

Posted by: d914 Mar 7 2005, 07:10 AM

just took out a 15mm sway bar. Pay for shipping and its yours... You will still need the hardware, down links and tabs for the control arms if not present. Someone had a complete set up for sale, check the classifieds..

way too go..

Posted by: itsa914 Mar 7 2005, 08:27 AM

welcome to the madness. I was you a year ago. Now I'm up t o my chin and enjoy every bit of it.

Posted by: Skid Mar 7 2005, 11:15 PM

The Boat is a 74 1.8 FI with 6.5" fuchs, No tricky stuff here, bone stock (minus the wheels). Cant wait to upgrade suspension and motor, then it will be even better than it is.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Mar 8 2005, 06:29 AM

QUOTE (Skid @ Mar 7 2005, 09:15 PM)
Cant wait to upgrade suspension and motor, then it will be even better than it is.

So what do ya'll think is he bit by the race bug or what? Let the project begin. Remember never put your car on 4 jack stands. It will never come off.

Posted by: SteveSr Mar 8 2005, 09:46 AM

QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Mar 8 2005, 04:29 AM)
Let the project begin. Remember never put your car on 4 jack stands. It will never come off.

.....Two years and counting......

SteveSr