Auto x ?'s

[redsx13]

P.S. don't slide the turns at an autoX event, people will laugh at you.

and your probably going to need a Snell approved SA2000+ helmet, so dont show up with a motorcycle helmet (Dirtbike/Streetbike)

[matt_2036]

People will tell you to be smooth, but int he Z it is not your best bet. Leave it in 2nd! Drive as hard as you can until you have to brake! Then brake as hard as you can and then drive the gas down as long as you can and repeat until you are done with your lap. Be as agressive as you can with out spinning out!!!!

[redsx13]

People will tell you to be smooth, but int he Z it is not your best bet. Leave it in 2nd! Drive as hard as you can until you have to brake! Then brake as hard as you can and then drive the gas down as long as you can and repeat until you are done with your lap. Be as aggressive as you can with out spinning out!!!!

^^ very true, but you must also concentrate on your line. I would say that is the most important rule above all, you can be as hard on the car as you want, but if you arent taking the proper line you will be under steering and oversteering all over the place. It will feel like you are going much faster than you really are, and you will wonder why you did so bad when it feels like you pushed the car as hard as it will go. You need to know when to brake, too early will slow you down, too late will put you into danger, you must also know when to accelerate, to late will slow you down, to early will cause understeer/oversteer, depending on how you entered the turn. Heel-Toe is also a very important tactic that you will find increasingly necessary. but that's just my 2 cents.

Hay not trying to thread-jack, but matt_2036, what kind of camber are you running.

[matt_2036]

1.5 degree front and a tad over 2 in the rear. My car is a dedicated race car though, so street longevitly is of no concern. I have cusco control arms in the rear and central 20 in the front.

[redsx13]

1.5 degree front and a tad over 2 in the rear. My car is a dedicated race car though, so street longevitly is of no concern. I have cusco control arms in the rear and central 20 in the front.

thanks,

o, and just lettin you know, alot of people with heavy autox cars like the 350 like to run more camber in the front than the rear. Try switching your #'s and who knows, it just might give you some better times. Otherwise your setup is good for street tires.

[R350Zz33]

Heel-Toe is also a very important tactic that you will find increasingly necessary. but that's just my 2 cents..

did you know i can rev match downshift with one hand lol so no need for heal toe for me and ldstang50 ill post the list for you later i will be going sometime after july 23.

[redsx13]

did you know i can rev match downshift with one hand lol so no need for heal toe for me and ldstang50 ill post the list for you later i will be going sometime after july 23.

ooooo, i see how it is. Well that makes it much easier then, i am honestly a little faster in an automatic (in tiptronic mode), less to worry about.

[matt_2036]

thanks,

o, and just lettin you know, alot of people with heavy autox cars like the 350 like to run more camber in the front than the rear. Try switching your #'s and who knows, it just might give you some better times. Otherwise your setup is good for street tires.

Yeah i still drive my car to and from autox, and track events. I ace in the street tire class here in SC. I am running the dunlop startechs right now and love them!!!

[matt_2036]

did you know i can rev match downshift with one hand lol so no need for heal toe for me and ldstang50 ill post the list for you later i will be going sometime after july 23.

Well he just assumed that you would be driving a stick if you are autoxing. You will not be conpetative in any regional areas in the states with and auto!!! Plus every one who sees your car at a race will ask them selves..."why did he bring an automatic to an autox"......

[R350Zz33]

auto technology has come a long way and every one thinks my car is slow then they get beat by the auto z and all of a sudden i only one because its automatic. stories sure do change quickly.

[Bubba1]

auto technology has come a long way and every one thinks my car is slow then they get beat by the auto z and all of a sudden i only one because its automatic. stories sure do change quickly.

I suspect you're gonna find out after your first time out, how little you know. I would also strongly recommend you spend time with an instructor. I'm not volunteering.

[matt_2036]

auto technology has come a long way and every one thinks my car is slow then they get beat by the auto z and all of a sudden i only one because its automatic. stories sure do change quickly.

It sure is like that with everywon huh? I meen everytime you one and they to........Great point jackass.

[Bubba1]

It sure is like that with everywon huh? I meen everytime you one and they to........Great point jackass.

Matt, He's actually correct to a point. Modern technology has " idiot" proofed cars in some ways to enable ...id...inexperienced kids like Richie in automatic trannied cars to do better...at least initially. As I said once he tries it, he might hopefully begin to realize he has lots to learn...nahhhhhh.

[R350Zz33]

the auto transmission in the current 350z has over 200 different patents on it. they are alot stronger and quicker then every one thinks.

http://metronypca.org/autocross.html i will most likely be going to the one on sunday july 26th ldstang 50 if you can show let me know.

[redsx13]

the auto transmission in the current 350z has over 200 different patents on it. they are alot stronger and quicker then every one thinks and i have herd with the valve body upgrade , and a few minor upgrades to an hr motor intake full exhaust ect when you get around 318whp you can cheep 2 and 3rd gear in an auto.

http://metronypca.org/autocross.html i will most likely be going to the one on sunday july 26th ldstang 50 if you can show let me know.

honestly, you don't have try to defend you car, you and i both know that the Auto Trans on the new 350Z is f***ing insane.....just let people keep thinking autos are slow.... and then kill them on the track!

And for anyone that hasn't driven one of the Auto HR Z's,i suggest you do. Throw it in tip and feel how quickly/smoothly that thing rev match downshifts.

And for those of you who are thinking what i think your thinking, (lol), NO, i dont have an auto, I have a 6mt. 350z

[rmezz13]

Here's a question for you Richie... why would someone want long tube headers especially for their NA car?

Start a new thread... i spent too long editing (deleting CRAP) from this one...

As for everyone else, if you are going to comment, make sure it contributes to the argument at hand because "personal" opinions of one another are ingredients for a BAN.... i'm not joking around either, i shouldn't have to say this gentleMEN

[R350Zz33]

thx ryan again my thread is going to s*** cause non of us can stay on topic

[raremotive]

Start a new thread... i spent too long editing (deleting CRAP) from this one...

As for everyone else, if you are going to comment, make sure it contributes to the argument at hand because "personal" opinions of one another are ingredients for a BAN.... i'm not joking around either, i shouldn't have to say this gentleMEN

Ryan, since you quoted my text. I was inviting Richie to do his own research, and recognize what would be supporting mods for his purpose.

Personal opinion... hardly.

[R350Zz33]

rare plz stay o topic if you wanna flame me or ryan make your own thread about it.

[xjmxstac]

Start a new thread... i spent too long editing (deleting CRAP) from this one...

As for everyone else, if you are going to comment, make sure it contributes to the argument at hand because "personal" opinions of one another are ingredients for a BAN.... i'm not joking around either, i shouldn't have to say this gentleMEN

With all due respect mezz, why is Richie still in this forum. Most of his 1800 posts are mostly useless and irrelevant. Many of the regulars on this forum flame on richie because this kid always comes up with misleading information and posts that cry for flamage. I might get banned for posting this, but moderators have to see that a lot of threads that start off good end up being off-topic arguments once richie shares his "opinions". If you want to keep the forums clean, put that kid on check. Giving him 0% user rating will not do anything.

[R350Zz33]

xjm plz stay on topic and keep this out of my thread be part of the solution not the problem.

[ldstang50]

RIchieI can't guarantee the date as it so far away. Remind me about a month out and I'll let you know.

[R350Zz33]

yea ok i like to plan ahead so my boss cant say i didn't ask for off. how do u get here do u take the ferry?

[ldstang50]

no, i drive the whole way. ferry USUALLY isn't running that early in the morning, but it could be because it'll be beach time. i prefer to drive though

[R350Zz33]

cool if you were to take the ferry i would say to meet up in my are and then we could cruise there with my boys

[ldstang50]

I'd drive down, and bring a few friendsTHere's an event there August 26th with the Porsche club

[rmezz13]

<Thread jack>

Ryan, since you quoted my text. I was inviting Richie to do his own research, and recognize what would be supporting mods for his purpose.

Personal opinion... hardly.

that part was intended for all, take no offense...

With all due respect mezz, why is Richie still in this forum. Most of his 1800 posts are mostly useless and irrelevant. Many of the regulars on this forum flame on richie because this kid always comes up with misleading information and posts that cry for flamage. I might get banned for posting this, but moderators have to see that a lot of threads that start off good end up being off-topic arguments once richie shares his "opinions". If you want to keep the forums clean, put that kid on check. Giving him 0% user rating will not do anything.

I cannot ban... plus idiocy is not grounds for ban - just what i've been told and my opinion on it doesn't matter. SOP's are SOP's I like his posting as much of the next guy...

REMEMBER: I am a moderator, and i have to moderate. Can't really take sides in this situation.... I have removed posts i felt did not pertain to the topic. Rare_F8 sorry i deleted your post but that subject (tho related to the topic) was heading nowhere... Please bare with me guys

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[R350Zz33]

you gonna do that one? how many people you bringing and what kind of cars.im bringing me and my z 94 supra tt04 civic heavily modded 04 teggymaybe another 350z 0403 evo and a few others

[ldstang50]

Gotta get the word out to my friends hopefullySTS CivicAS S2000CS MR2STU StiHS CivicAll are driven by extremely good drivers. Cars are being prepared for nationals this year.

[Bubba1]

Gotta get the word out to my friends hopefullySTS CivicAS S2000CS MR2STU StiHS CivicAll are driven by extremely good drivers. Cars are being prepared for nationals this year.

Ldstang50. I was under the impression you have to be a PCA member in order to compete in one of their autocrosses.