NorCal Autocross
02-12-2011, 11:18 PM
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Norcal UFO school is on MARCH 19th. Their next autoX is Feb 27. Hopefully I will have new tires by then--these high treadwear no-names are so frustrating. Thinking about mixing new Star Specs with 50% RE-050A's. What do you guys think? If I'm able to get the RE's the deal will be screaming, otherwise I'll splurge on 2 more SS's.
02-13-2011, 07:48 AM
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I will likely run SCCA too. Sort of sucks to run with them in 370z in indexed class as I have to run ASP until SEB formally classifies the car in BSP. I have approval from UFO to run BSP as it's likely to happen this year and they agreed the car is more aligned to BSP cars.
My new OS Giken LSD and HFC are in and will be installed next week. I'm having issues with tire/wheel setup. Can't find anything other than 10.5x18 and 9.5x18 wheels. Leaves me with slight setup dilemma as 315 is a little too big for 10.5 wheel so thinking I will run 295 rear and 285 front. Then evenriall move to a 12x18 and 10x 18 eventually. But long lead-times on bigger wheels that have proper offsets where I don't have to use spacers. I hate spacers and want setup that allow me to not have to carry spacers with me.
I may have SPC adjustable arms this next week as well.
Looking real hard at JRZ RS silent coil overs. I like the fact they came out with more quiet version for us street car drivers. Now I have to justify the nearly $5500 cost! Ouch!
Still have to figure out how to lower my seat a little so O have better driving position.
My new OS Giken LSD and HFC are in and will be installed next week. I'm having issues with tire/wheel setup. Can't find anything other than 10.5x18 and 9.5x18 wheels. Leaves me with slight setup dilemma as 315 is a little too big for 10.5 wheel so thinking I will run 295 rear and 285 front. Then evenriall move to a 12x18 and 10x 18 eventually. But long lead-times on bigger wheels that have proper offsets where I don't have to use spacers. I hate spacers and want setup that allow me to not have to carry spacers with me.
I may have SPC adjustable arms this next week as well.
Looking real hard at JRZ RS silent coil overs. I like the fact they came out with more quiet version for us street car drivers. Now I have to justify the nearly $5500 cost! Ouch!
Still have to figure out how to lower my seat a little so O have better driving position.
02-13-2011, 04:52 PM
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I'm a believe in big tires 
Though the 305 710s stacked up (when mounted on the wheels) are only about 1" taller than the 265 Azines stacked (un mounted)
Went alright today, another fun day at least. Still have a long way to go to get the car prepped.
Though the 305 710s stacked up (when mounted on the wheels) are only about 1" taller than the 265 Azines stacked (un mounted)Went alright today, another fun day at least. Still have a long way to go to get the car prepped.
02-13-2011, 05:38 PM
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That's why I'm happy to be in SF. In STL it was easy to get the Pax win (I think in 08 in my SS Z06 I only failed to get PAX win at 2 out of 6 events that year). SF will give me a lot to gauge myself against and hopefully force me to improve.
That or I'll go nuts and hate autocross
That or I'll go nuts and hate autocross
02-13-2011, 06:55 PM
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That's why I'm happy to be in SF. In STL it was easy to get the Pax win (I think in 08 in my SS Z06 I only failed to get PAX win at 2 out of 6 events that year). SF will give me a lot to gauge myself against and hopefully force me to improve.
That or I'll go nuts and hate autocross
That or I'll go nuts and hate autocross
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02-13-2011, 07:29 PM
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02-13-2011, 07:38 PM
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Size wise I don't think there will be a problem, will it fit under the car without a spacer? That's the question. I'm running a spacer (not sure on size, 10mm works though) up front on my car with the 18x10" +38 305 710s. Rears are fine, might take 10mm for a 315 though.
Here are my videos from today. Check out the first one, watch for the strip I lay down and smoke that comes up from that damn crappy vLSD.
(96 x-BSP) My Slow Run #1 (42.7+2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7MrArldr9M
Run #4 (40.802)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtcxoTIstr8
Here are my videos from today. Check out the first one, watch for the strip I lay down and smoke that comes up from that damn crappy vLSD.
(96 x-BSP) My Slow Run #1 (42.7+2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7MrArldr9M
Run #4 (40.802)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtcxoTIstr8
02-14-2011, 11:52 AM
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Fun course
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02-14-2011, 12:15 PM
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Size wise I don't think there will be a problem, will it fit under the car without a spacer? That's the question. I'm running a spacer (not sure on size, 10mm works though) up front on my car with the 18x10" +38 305 710s. Rears are fine, might take 10mm for a 315 though.
Here are my videos from today. Check out the first one, watch for the strip I lay down and smoke that comes up from that damn crappy vLSD.
Here are my videos from today. Check out the first one, watch for the strip I lay down and smoke that comes up from that damn crappy vLSD.
Are the overall results posted up and/or do you recall what the SM2 cars ran? I'm curious how they compare against you, as I assume we would be close in times yet my car classes in SM2.
Keep us posted on the SCCA events that you plan to head to - maybe I'll buddy up to really get a barometer of my car/driving. I forget - will we see you at UFO in two weeks? I will also be there for their 2-day event in March.