So is the danger of starting lower that you're going to roll the sidewall enough to damage the rims? Or is it that I can damage the tire?
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So is the danger of starting lower that you're going to roll the sidewall enough to damage the rims? Or is it that I can damage the tire?
It is easier to take air out quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by strathound
Good answer. Now, what's the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow?Quote:
Originally Posted by slowchildmiata
African or European?
The problem with low pressure is a sloppy-handling tire. Also, a underinflated tire will overheat more quickly, which isn't typically an issue in January, but will be in July. Rim/tire damage is not going to happen unless you are running flat-tire pressures or hit a pothole. Your tires are going to get scrubbed hard in autox, so expect a shorter lifespan if you autox regularly.
The reason you don't get many answers is that tire pressures are part of the black magic of autox. Every setup, driver, tire/wheel combo, etc. has a different pressure range, so what works for me is next to meaningless for you unless your car is very similar.
Even that's not true...your driving style depends on it as well. Some guys like a quicker turn-in and are willing to give up some overall grip for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
For those new to our events at Dallas Raceway, here is the site layout that we use. Please park in the Paddock area.
Roger that.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
Great resource for tire pressures:
http://www.facebook.com/notes/hollis...45008598916447
Probably needs a sticky.
That is AWESOME. Please sticky.Quote:
Originally Posted by EricJ
:facepalm:
What? I'm excited. LOL.
I hope it doesn't rain!!!
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No rain!!! Cuz I said so
Got my new Dunlops mounted and ready to roll.
Debating between StarSpecs and Toyos...
Read this too.Quote:
Originally Posted by strathound
http://www.dfwmiata.com/threads/2067...x-driving-tips
I'll bring my Dunlop DZ101s.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
i second that motion!Quote:
Originally Posted by EricJ
Wish i would have read that when looking for tires but I don't know that it would have changed my choice of the RS-3's but you can never have too much ACCURATE information.
Read it. Memorized it. Ready to make history.Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
19 hours, 43 minutes to go. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by strathound
Thanks to a spot opening up on the waiting list last week, I'll be at this event in my S2000. I will also have another exhaust system that I'm considering mass producing. Since exhaust sound is so subjective, I would really, really appreciate as much feedback as I can get about how it sounds from outside the car. I actually haven't heard it from the outside myself, so it's really important for me to get some opinions about it.
My S2000 is white with plain black wheels and 3 black cutouts on the hood. I don't know what number I'll be, since I can't register through DLBRacing...
You're buying us burgers in exchange for our opinions right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gernby
Let me co-drive and you can hear it from outside the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gernby
You'll need both Vtech and non-Vtech feedback. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gernby
Can't wait to hear that S2K sing.
MS
I considered bringing a stack of $5 bills to hand out in exchange for feedback, but I figured that might be inethical.Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
Vtech=cheap cordless phone producer
VTEC=Honda variable valve timing system
It's "VTEC, yo." Get it right.
Sounds good to me!Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
Ken + Gernby's S2000 monster = deadly combo. I've seen how Ken drives, he's got a heavy foot!
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With that said, good luck everybody tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to a great event. Thanks for letting me be a part of it.
MS
My first time axing FWD car. As boring as it may sound, I am super excited to drive something I own with decent rubber after years...may not be able to sleep tonight.
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What a cold but fun day! Those courses were brilliant and I most certainly want to run the morning version again in dry conditions. Way to go Jerrett! And thanks for letting me announce...it's pretty fun :)
Great day, considering we are autocrossing in January! Lots of new cars and faces, along with our regulars. Amazing how tight the competition was today, even across the classes. Really a balanced course, obviously. I struggled with the am course, but the pm course more than made up for it. Fastest speeds I've hit at Crandall; on the rev limiter several places. Pretty impressive for 60-sec courses.
Only downside is a 5 week wait for the season to start in earnest. :confused:
I threw some quick photos together here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stratho...7632620453936/
Good shots in there. Thanks!
Man, what an awesome event! I've been autocrossing on and off since '93, and have NEVER enjoyed an event that envolved moisture. When I opened the garage door this morning, and saw that my driveway was wet, I was SO tempted to push the garage door button again to close it. It was only because I had already committed to Jerret and Ken that I followed through.
I'm so friggin' glad I did, since I think the wet parts of the course today were just new technical eliments I haven't experienced before. I loved it!
I'm so glad that Ken co-drove with me too, since he gave me great pointers, and riding along with him helped a ton. The pointers that I got from Iain at the last event really paid off too! The softer sway bar that I installed last night made my car so much more controllable.
My only regret is that I didn't think more like a "business man" today. I should have allowed Ken to drive while the course was more dry, instead of making him drive when it was more wet. I should have "rooted for the car" instead of trying to snag the personal win.
My pleasure. Hope I caught some forum members in there. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
P.S. If you didn't see a photo of your car and you want one, just post your number and I'll see if I have anything.
You got me (49). Great pics!Quote:
Originally Posted by strathound
Lookin' good!!Quote:
Originally Posted by rmonheim