SE5spd

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i dont know why but my friends are insisting we go in the morning so ill just go in the morning lol thanks for the help though...hey question though, if I stuck around after could I get a ride in your car around the course once?

scotts300

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I run in the last group in the morning anyway, so I'll be around and can give you a ride. Just come see me at some point, as I'll be there about 7:30am as well (and likely remind me who you are ).

SilentMed

Yes, Still plan on driving on sunday. Just taking the camera for the runs when Im not working. get as many photos as I can, I figure even if only a few come out good someone from the group might want to see their car. especially those people driving Z's they sure seem to be all excited when they get photos of their baby in action.

SE5spd

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if you see a black HR lowered on stock wheels that are gunmetal thats my car, if you see a bigger dude standing next to or around that car at any point of the day thats me, I always park in that parking area behind the place where you register at.

id look for you but idk what kinda Z or anything to look for

scotts300

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My Z is pretty obvious once you know it (maybe even obnoxious?). . . single exhaust, gutted to the front dash, TopSecret CF "snort" hood, and pretty loud. I park in the same area, usually on the same side as the port-a-johns, but just down from them.

Here is a pic from a few autoxs ago:

http://marypozzi.zenfolio.com/p781716821/e1b0cdbb3

or

SE5spd

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ill look for you, what time do you usually show up?

scotts300

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Cool, I'll be there between 7:30 and 8 since I have time during the first run group to change my tires (I work the 2nd run group, drive the fourth run group).

SE5spd

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okay ill probably be getting there around 730 so ill keep an eye out.

if you don't mind me asking, what kind of tires you use for autox/road racing?

scotts300

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I use Kumho V710s for autox and Hoosier R6s for road racing. I have a bunch of tire contacts for take-off tires - let's chat on Sunday if you're interested in getting any. I also have some tires stored in my garage.

ntrinsik

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See you guys tomorrow!

I may run street tires next season if UFO adopts the 2010 rules like I heard they're going to.. I think I'd be more competitive out of Scott's class

SE5spd

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Hey Scott, thanks for the ride! That cars crazy fast around the corners

03threefiftyz

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How'd it go for you guys?

scotts300

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It was good to see you guys out there running! Let's do it again on the 27th for sure! I need an HR! ;-)

Everyone did great. The runs went fast so there was time for all of us that stuck around (I wasn't going to but then decided to - yey for changing wheels TWICE) to do five fun runs. There were two (or three?) other 350s as well, but I don't think they're on here.

03threefiftyz

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Scott, do you have a commitment to running the V710's for autocross........it's been my experience that the A/R6 still consistently outperform the Kumho's in dodging cones as well as on open circuit. Just curious for your input.

SE5spd

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The other black 350z was just drifting and the white 350z was doing decent. I didn't break 57.99 like I wanted but I got close! 58.16 and that was on the fun runs at the end. I do need new tires asap though.

scotts300

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I got the V710s as take-offs, so couldn't pass up the opportunity to drive on them. I'm looking at some take-off A6 tires, which seem to only be available in 275/35/18 and not 285/30/18, so I'm on the fence about that. I agree - from what I've read from multiple sources - that the A6 tire is faster (and doesn't last as long) as the V710, so I'll probably give them a go when these expire. I had 60 heat cycles on my V710s before flipping them in/out this past weekend, and they stuck pretty good yesterday. Some say they'll go for 100 cycles, so we'll see. That would last me about another 5 months to get to 100 cycles.

That other black 350 was fully gutted (more than me!) and had one of those huge, gel-filled shifters for the driterzzz that came up past the steering wheel - did you see it?

58.x is a very respectable time for that course, and you'll get faster as you get more used to pushing the car a bit more. Though I was disappointed that I couldn't break 50s in the trial laps, Dennis (the coordinator) was egging me on to get it in the fun runs. After a 50.1 and a 50.0, I hit 49.7 and backed it up - per Dennis's request - with a 49.8. I think that 50.0 was when you were in the car with me.

Tire are the single most important thing for autox after the driver. Even a good set of street tires (Star specs, Kumho MX, etc.) are > > > better than the cheaper tires that have been released recently. I got spoiled early by autocrossing on Michelin PS2 street tires, but quickly found out it wasn't fun to replace tires that are $400 a pop. I then moved to the Falken Azenis RT615s which were cheaper than dirt in 17" sizes, but those have long been eclipsed by the newer breeds of street tires. I highly suggest getting a spare set of tires just for autox or lapping events. In the end, the $ you save from replacing street tires will pay for the extra tires. If $ is tight, use stock 17 or 18" wheels and grab a set of tires for cheap. The fun factor will increase exponentially.

ntrinsik

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Yesterday was tons of fun. Looking forward to the 27th!

SE5spd

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^^ were you the black auto G? And what's the 27th?

ntrinsik

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Yea, the black G35. 27th is the next UFO autox.

SE5spd

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Does anyone know if it would be a good idea to get oem 300zx rims and throw autoX slicks on? So that'd be 16" or should I try and find 18"? Or does it not matter?