SCCA in Los Angeles area
07-12-2009, 11:52 PM
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SCCA in Los Angeles area
Does anyone auto-x in LA? I had my first taste of it today, albeit down in San Diego while driving a Ford Mustang GT. I'd like to take my car out at least once to try. I know MichaelBenz auto-x'd his TLS, but Indiana is far.
Anyone local into knocking over cones?
Anyone local into knocking over cones?
07-13-2009, 02:06 AM
#3
What? 
I know BOTH of you, and you all don't know that I Auto-X? Here's the link to our region: http://www.solo2.com/
I know BOTH of you, and you all don't know that I Auto-X? Here's the link to our region: http://www.solo2.com/
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07-13-2009, 12:37 PM
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YES! Another SoCali PW-thread.
Scott & Dean - I'd like to pick your brains some time about auto-xing in this area. Boba on me!
I'm considering the purchase of an older Civic hatchback to practice/beat on for the cone-courses. Save wear and tear on the TL too.
Here's a question I think I already know the answer to, but wanted confirmation - after a run, I would see competitors spraying down their tires with, I'm guessing, water. Is this related to heat cycling of the tires? Keeping them from over-heating?
Scott & Dean - I'd like to pick your brains some time about auto-xing in this area. Boba on me!
I'm considering the purchase of an older Civic hatchback to practice/beat on for the cone-courses. Save wear and tear on the TL too.
Here's a question I think I already know the answer to, but wanted confirmation - after a run, I would see competitors spraying down their tires with, I'm guessing, water. Is this related to heat cycling of the tires? Keeping them from over-heating?
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07-13-2009, 01:58 PM
#21
YES! Another SoCali PW-thread.
Scott & Dean - I'd like to pick your brains some time about auto-xing in this area. Boba on me!
I'm considering the purchase of an older Civic hatchback to practice/beat on for the cone-courses. Save wear and tear on the TL too.
Here's a question I think I already know the answer to, but wanted confirmation - after a run, I would see competitors spraying down their tires with, I'm guessing, water. Is this related to heat cycling of the tires? Keeping them from over-heating?
Scott & Dean - I'd like to pick your brains some time about auto-xing in this area. Boba on me!
I'm considering the purchase of an older Civic hatchback to practice/beat on for the cone-courses. Save wear and tear on the TL too.
Here's a question I think I already know the answer to, but wanted confirmation - after a run, I would see competitors spraying down their tires with, I'm guessing, water. Is this related to heat cycling of the tires? Keeping them from over-heating?
Regarding meeting up, let's set up a time!
07-13-2009, 04:53 PM
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Most auto-x stuff is in fotana AAA Autoclub. You want to check out this site for autox.
http://www.solo2.com/ You'll see a lot of subies and evos..and civic ef hatchies that dominate autox
http://www.solo2.com/ You'll see a lot of subies and evos..and civic ef hatchies that dominate autox
07-13-2009, 05:21 PM
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Most auto-x stuff is in fotana AAA Autoclub. You want to check out this site for autox.
http://www.solo2.com/ You'll see a lot of subies and evos..and civic ef hatchies that dominate autox
http://www.solo2.com/ You'll see a lot of subies and evos..and civic ef hatchies that dominate autox
07-13-2009, 07:21 PM
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Most auto-x stuff is in fotana AAA Autoclub. You want to check out this site for autox.
http://www.solo2.com/ You'll see a lot of subies and evos..and civic ef hatchies that dominate autox
http://www.solo2.com/ You'll see a lot of subies and evos..and civic ef hatchies that dominate autox
I saw a few Integras out there that made me wish I still had my old one.
07-13-2009, 10:54 PM
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I'll see if I can swing out there to watch. Do they allow ride-alongs if I show up the day of (ie, I don't pre-register)?
There doesn't seem to be much information on the day of the event:
http://www.solo2.com/eventpage.asp?eid={80084E6E-C24D-47AB-A8CA-6F3F9377AA8D}
There doesn't seem to be much information on the day of the event:
http://www.solo2.com/eventpage.asp?eid={80084E6E-C24D-47AB-A8CA-6F3F9377AA8D}
07-13-2009, 10:59 PM
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If you bring your car...you can have an instructor drive your car with you in it, or you can have an instructor watch you drive to give you tips. You probably get 3 runs for $40..It's like almost a whole day event. They make you work and stuff...flip cones...the site gives a lot of the info. I don't think TL's well do well, but who knows. If your gona go all out on auto x...the civic ef is the way to go..cheap ...
07-13-2009, 11:21 PM
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I'll see if I can swing out there to watch. Do they allow ride-alongs if I show up the day of (ie, I don't pre-register)?
There doesn't seem to be much information on the day of the event:
http://www.solo2.com/eventpage.asp?eid={80084E6E-C24D-47AB-A8CA-6F3F9377AA8D}
There doesn't seem to be much information on the day of the event:
http://www.solo2.com/eventpage.asp?eid={80084E6E-C24D-47AB-A8CA-6F3F9377AA8D}
07-13-2009, 11:27 PM
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If you bring your car...you can have an instructor drive your car with you in it, or you can have an instructor watch you drive to give you tips. You probably get 3 runs for $40..It's like almost a whole day event. They make you work and stuff...flip cones...the site gives a lot of the info. I don't think TL's well do well, but who knows. If your gona go all out on auto x...the civic ef is the way to go..cheap ...
I did one event yesterday. I think I ran for more cones than anyone else out there on corner-worker duty.
The only thing that gets me is the cost of admission versus # of runs you get. Three or four runs (in your class) for the day seems paltry. But, it's a different discipline than motorcycle-trackdays so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt until I've tried it more than a few times.
I'll look into it. Thanks!
07-14-2009, 12:36 AM
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Hey,
your name looks familiar, are you on SBN? lol
your name looks familiar, are you on SBN? lol
I did one event yesterday. I think I ran for more cones than anyone else out there on corner-worker duty.
The only thing that gets me is the cost of admission versus # of runs you get. Three or four runs (in your class) for the day seems paltry. But, it's a different discipline than motorcycle-trackdays so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt until I've tried it more than a few times.
I'll look into it. Thanks!
The only thing that gets me is the cost of admission versus # of runs you get. Three or four runs (in your class) for the day seems paltry. But, it's a different discipline than motorcycle-trackdays so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt until I've tried it more than a few times.
I'll look into it. Thanks!
07-14-2009, 06:57 PM
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General question about the SCCA Solo2 events - given a consistent performing car and individual, are most of the tracks set up so you run approximately the same time?
07-14-2009, 08:58 PM
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ahaha, that's funny. well he's a known flaker kinda guy...
Solo 2 isn't consistent..It's all separated into groups.. Depeding on what mods are on your car...you'll compete in a certain group. Lets say you have a stock car. So stock class is called G-stock. G-stock group may run in the mornings at one event, and the next event they may start later on in the day...
G-stock is like for stock cars (meaning not modified..stock tires, not lowered..no engine mods..) You should go to a event and just watch..if you really want to know whats up. Watching is free...
I think there are other auto x courses..where you just pretty much run your car the whole day..which cost a bit more as well. The solo 2 is almost a whole day event where...you watch other people auto x and then wait for your turn...
Solo 2 isn't consistent..It's all separated into groups.. Depeding on what mods are on your car...you'll compete in a certain group. Lets say you have a stock car. So stock class is called G-stock. G-stock group may run in the mornings at one event, and the next event they may start later on in the day...
G-stock is like for stock cars (meaning not modified..stock tires, not lowered..no engine mods..) You should go to a event and just watch..if you really want to know whats up. Watching is free...
I think there are other auto x courses..where you just pretty much run your car the whole day..which cost a bit more as well. The solo 2 is almost a whole day event where...you watch other people auto x and then wait for your turn...
Oh, that guy? I hate him. Last time he came over to my house, my dog caught syphilis and my cat became pregnant. And he still owes me fifty bucks. I should be glad he didn't eat the dog though...
General question about the SCCA Solo2 events - given a consistent performing car and individual, are most of the tracks set up so you run approximately the same time?
General question about the SCCA Solo2 events - given a consistent performing car and individual, are most of the tracks set up so you run approximately the same time?
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