 My 1st AX yesterday, Nothing but pure fun! |
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| ww914 |
 Sep 10 2012, 08:35 AM
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914 Convert  Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 29-September 11 From: Central Coast, CA Member No.: 13,621 Region Association: Central California  |
So, a bunch of us show up a bit late for my first AX. I had time to walk the course, but not enough time to study the lines. My first thought was to just stay on the course and not get lost or go the wrong way on a circle turn. They flipped a coin to see which group would go first. Dam, it was the blue group, which I had been assigned. I really wanted to watch others first. They asked if I would like an instructor and I said "Hell Yes", if for no other reason than having a navigator. He rode with me for the first 3 or 4 runs. It was well worth it. During the course of the day, I reduce my time by about 8 seconds. My goal was met, I didn't spin out and I didn't hit any cones on course and I got faster. Well, after the finish line on one run, I misjudged the stopping distance and kiss a couple at the end. What fun. I can't wait to do it again.
Sorry no photos, too dam busy driving or working. |
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| URY914 |
Sep 10 2012, 08:57 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,420 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
If you can get faster as the day goes on and not get lost at the same time, you done goood! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Woody |
Sep 10 2012, 09:12 AM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(URY914 @ Sep 10 2012, 09:57 AM)  If you can get faster as the day goes on and not get lost at the same time, you done goood! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Welcome to the addiction. Its a slippery slope from here on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| pcar916 |
Sep 10 2012, 09:28 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None 
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Excellent!!!
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| ConeDodger |
Sep 10 2012, 11:13 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,577 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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I admire your enthusiasm... I did my (probably) 999th and 1000'th autocross this weekend. I got sunburned in spite of sunblock, it was 95 degrees at the peak of the day, both days drivers meetings were scheduled for 8am and took place at 9:15. I got a total of 14 minutes of driving time and all I could think of was the 3 hours of track time I could have had... But I felt EXACTLY the same as you when I started... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Have a ball!
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| Randal |
Sep 10 2012, 02:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(ww914 @ Sep 10 2012, 07:35 AM) So, a bunch of us show up a bit late for my first AX. I had time to walk the course, but not enough time to study the lines. My first thought was to just stay on the course and not get lost or go the wrong way on a circle turn. They flipped a coin to see which group would go first. Dam, it was the blue group, which I had been assigned. I really wanted to watch others first. They asked if I would like an instructor and I said "Hell Yes", if for no other reason than having a navigator. He rode with me for the first 3 or 4 runs. It was well worth it. During the course of the day, I reduce my time by about 8 seconds. My goal was met, I didn't spin out and I didn't hit any cones on course and I got faster. Well, after the finish line on one run, I misjudged the stopping distance and kiss a couple at the end. What fun. I can't wait to do it again. Sorry no photos, too dam busy driving or working. Did you run at the Marina? Glad you had a fun day. |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Sep 10 2012, 02:46 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Woody @ Sep 10 2012, 07:12 AM) QUOTE(URY914 @ Sep 10 2012, 09:57 AM) If you can get faster as the day goes on and not get lost at the same time, you done goood! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Welcome to the addiction. Its a slippery slope from here on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Welcome to the madness. |
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| ww914 |
Sep 10 2012, 07:05 PM
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914 Convert Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 29-September 11 From: Central Coast, CA Member No.: 13,621 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE Did you run at the Marina? Glad you had a fun day. Randal - Yes, I ran at Marina. Is this you?  |
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| ConeDodger |
Sep 10 2012, 07:59 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,577 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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That's Randal! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| McMark |
Sep 10 2012, 09:33 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Glad to hear Warren. I gotta get my turbo onto this 1.7 and we'll face off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| Randal |
Sep 11 2012, 11:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Sep 10 2012, 06:59 PM) That was the big left hand sweeper they built into the course. Great big corner with a decreasing radius towards the end. Looking at that picture needed a bit more front bar dialed in, or more shock rebound in both the front and back. Way soft! |
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| BMXerror |
Nov 6 2012, 08:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,705 Joined: 8-April 06 From: Hesperia Ca Member No.: 5,842 |
Welcome to the madness! I remember my first one. I was literally dreaming about autocross for two weeks afterwards.
Mark D. |
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| Woody |
Nov 6 2012, 09:19 PM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Yup. You're screwed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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| J P Stein |
Nov 8 2012, 09:34 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Randal @ Sep 11 2012, 09:05 AM) QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Sep 10 2012, 06:59 PM) That was the big left hand sweeper they built into the course. Great big corner with a decreasing radius towards the end. Looking at that picture needed a bit more front bar dialed in, or more shock rebound in both the front and back. Way soft! Looks to me like your splitter is bent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)....at least not parallel to the fender tops . I never adjusted suspension due to a photo.....guess I was missing out, eh? |
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| 6freak |
Nov 8 2012, 03:24 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(ww914 @ Sep 10 2012, 06:35 AM) So, a bunch of us show up a bit late for my first AX. I had time to walk the course, but not enough time to study the lines. My first thought was to just stay on the course and not get lost or go the wrong way on a circle turn. They flipped a coin to see which group would go first. Dam, it was the blue group, which I had been assigned. I really wanted to watch others first. They asked if I would like an instructor and I said "Hell Yes", if for no other reason than having a navigator. He rode with me for the first 3 or 4 runs. It was well worth it. During the course of the day, I reduce my time by about 8 seconds. My goal was met, I didn't spin out and I didn't hit any cones on course and I got faster. Well, after the finish line on one run, I misjudged the stopping distance and kiss a couple at the end. What fun. I can't wait to do it again. Sorry no photos, too dam busy driving or working. If you didnt spin out your not driving hard enough!.JMO.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Glad you had a good time,now your hooked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Randal |
Nov 8 2012, 10:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Find the fastest guy at your event that is also an instructor. Take a ride with him, then have him ride with you. Listen to what he/she says about your technique. Do autox's or at least a year before changing anything on your car. Secure the basics of driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| ww914 |
Dec 10 2012, 09:53 AM
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914 Convert Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 29-September 11 From: Central Coast, CA Member No.: 13,621 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(Randal @ Nov 8 2012, 08:42 PM) Find the fastest guy at your event that is also an instructor. Take a ride with him, then have him ride with you. Listen to what he/she says about your technique. Do autox's or at least a year before changing anything on your car. Secure the basics of driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Randal - Excellent advice - The only thing I have done, other than replacing stock brake stuff and Marks new 2270, is I added a 19mm Tarret front sway bar. Seems to help but I am not sure what my car needs at this point, other than a more experienced driver. A friend of mine wanted to put cameras on my car at my 3rd AX. I was a little apprehensive with the idea of showing what a crappy driver I am, but said what the heck. Here I am, with all my mistakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXFM32TLXrY |
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| Jgilliam914 |
Dec 10 2012, 10:47 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,327 Joined: 30-July 12 From: Iowa / Florida Member No.: 14,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Loved watching a rookie. I am sure the first time I did it I made more mistakes than you. Do not worry about beating others for awhile just learn how your times are getting better and getting closer to the seasoned veterans. When you are new people love to give you advice but as soon as you start to challenge them many will quit giving you advice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| Randal |
Dec 10 2012, 10:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(ww914 @ Dec 10 2012, 07:53 AM) QUOTE(Randal @ Nov 8 2012, 08:42 PM) Find the fastest guy at your event that is also an instructor. Take a ride with him, then have him ride with you. Listen to what he/she says about your technique. Do autox's or at least a year before changing anything on your car. Secure the basics of driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Randal - Excellent advice - The only thing I have done, other than replacing stock brake stuff and Marks new 2270, is I added a 19mm Tarret front sway bar. Seems to help but I am not sure what my car needs at this point, other than a more experienced driver. A friend of mine wanted to put cameras on my car at my 3rd AX. I was a little apprehensive with the idea of showing what a crappy driver I am, but said what the heck. Here I am, with all my mistakes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXFM32TLXrY Fun to watch your progress in the video! That little motor of yours really scoots. Like it. IMHO there were a bunch of places where you could have been in third gear, i.e., going faster. You have a nice torquie motor so take advantage of it. Also good to learn how to shuffle your hands so that your hands are parallel to the ground when you're in the middle of a corner. Huge control difference as you can carefully add or subtract to the input much easier than when your hands are crossed up. BTW your lines were good, especially for a beginner autoxer. Where was that event? Huge venue. |
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| ww914 |
Dec 10 2012, 12:31 PM
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914 Convert Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 29-September 11 From: Central Coast, CA Member No.: 13,621 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE Fun to watch your progress in the video! That little motor of yours really scoots. Like it. IMHO there were a bunch of places where you could have been in third gear, i.e., going faster. You have a nice torquie motor so take advantage of it. Also good to learn how to shuffle your hands so that your hands are parallel to the ground when you're in the middle of a corner. Huge control difference as you can carefully add or subtract to the input much easier than when your hands are crossed up. BTW your lines were good, especially for a beginner autoxer. Where was that event? Huge venue. Dave I totally agree with you about third gear. I think on the last run of the video, I used it. There were 3 or 4 more runs that day that didn't get on tape, but they weren't much better as far as times go as this old fart was getting tired. The AX was at the Santa Maria Airport on the Porsche Test Track that was used to show off the new 991s. I think they plan on two more this year. Come on down. |
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