5 AT First AutoX Impression
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From: Saint Marys GA
Well it's no STi but I am happy.
I did 3 runs in DS mode and 3 runs in manual mode. VDC OFF is a must. (I left VDC on for the start of the 3rd run but quickly turned it off after a few turns. It's way too aggressive for autox.)
I was happy with the handling. The stock tires let go very smoothly making noise as they go. Some R comps would really help of course and the car was heavy feeling but easy to steer and drive. Did not push easily , braked Very very well. I could throttle steer all day long but could also get it back the couple times when I gave it too much valve, (VVEL FTW).
In the manual mode on a pretty tight course I got to 2nd quickly and left it there. It is low enough for quick hard turns after braking and I never got enough speed to need 3rd. My time was decent compared to the other cars considering tires and how I usually do against the same guys. (I was the only one in the class FS, Rich you gotta come out there) .
I did 3 runs in DS mode and 3 runs in manual mode. VDC OFF is a must. (I left VDC on for the start of the 3rd run but quickly turned it off after a few turns. It's way too aggressive for autox.)
I was happy with the handling. The stock tires let go very smoothly making noise as they go. Some R comps would really help of course and the car was heavy feeling but easy to steer and drive. Did not push easily , braked Very very well. I could throttle steer all day long but could also get it back the couple times when I gave it too much valve, (VVEL FTW).
In the manual mode on a pretty tight course I got to 2nd quickly and left it there. It is low enough for quick hard turns after braking and I never got enough speed to need 3rd. My time was decent compared to the other cars considering tires and how I usually do against the same guys. (I was the only one in the class FS, Rich you gotta come out there) .
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From: New York
right now still using oem wheels till my track wheels arrive. but i have used both the bridgestone RE-01R and the Toyo R888 proxes...... the toyo was a little more grippy since its more of a track wheel. the re-01r while it is an r compound its a little harder but not by much...
Good to hear there are a few others AutoX'ing the car.
FS is going to be tough this year. Since it looks like Hoosiers and the new Toyo are the only 19 inch options, you have to choose between "serious / can't drive them to the event", and "not competitive". I've run Kumho 700's in the past, which were sticky enough to be in the hunt, but you could drive them to the autox / track. Something like that would be ideal for me, but I don't see anything in appropriate sizes.
I got some 18 X 8's for STX, and hopefully we'll have more options for next year.
Tony
Good to hear there are a few others AutoX'ing the car.
FS is going to be tough this year. Since it looks like Hoosiers and the new Toyo are the only 19 inch options, you have to choose between "serious / can't drive them to the event", and "not competitive". I've run Kumho 700's in the past, which were sticky enough to be in the hunt, but you could drive them to the autox / track. Something like that would be ideal for me, but I don't see anything in appropriate sizes.
I got some 18 X 8's for STX, and hopefully we'll have more options for next year.
Tony
FS is going to be tough this year. Since it looks like Hoosiers and the new Toyo are the only 19 inch options, you have to choose between "serious / can't drive them to the event", and "not competitive". I've run Kumho 700's in the past, which were sticky enough to be in the hunt, but you could drive them to the autox / track. Something like that would be ideal for me, but I don't see anything in appropriate sizes.
I got some 18 X 8's for STX, and hopefully we'll have more options for next year.
Tony
right now still using oem wheels till my track wheels arrive. but i have used both the bridgestone RE-01R and the Toyo R888 proxes...... the toyo was a little more grippy since its more of a track wheel. the re-01r while it is an r compound its a little harder but not by much...
The car didn't mind the smaller diameter tires (I assume you ran the 245/35-19 Bridgestones and 235/35-19 Toyos)? Some had said the VDC would puke if the diameter was more than a few tenths different than stock, but I always assumed it would be OK as long as the fronts and rears were consistent.
Tony
Thanks for the quick reply!
The car didn't mind the smaller diameter tires (I assume you ran the 245/35-19 Bridgestones and 235/35-19 Toyos)? Some had said the VDC would puke if the diameter was more than a few tenths different than stock, but I always assumed it would be OK as long as the fronts and rears were consistent.
Tony
The car didn't mind the smaller diameter tires (I assume you ran the 245/35-19 Bridgestones and 235/35-19 Toyos)? Some had said the VDC would puke if the diameter was more than a few tenths different than stock, but I always assumed it would be OK as long as the fronts and rears were consistent.
Tony
right now still using oem wheels till my track wheels arrive. but i have used both the bridgestone RE-01R and the Toyo R888 proxes...... the toyo was a little more grippy since its more of a track wheel. the re-01r while it is an r compound its a little harder but not by much...