5 AT First AutoX Impression
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5 AT First AutoX Impression
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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Sounds great dude! congrats. I'm auto-x'ing the G this summer as well and i can't wait. Glad to see you had fun and came out in one piece. I saw a G35x at the track loose it last year and it put me on edge.
At any rate, where do you live?? any pics? you have the 19"s right??
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At any rate, where do you live?? any pics? you have the 19"s right??
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Sounds great dude! congrats. I'm auto-x'ing the G this summer as well and i can't wait. Glad to see you had fun and came out in one piece. I saw a G35x at the track loose it last year and it put me on edge.
At any rate, where do you live?? any pics? you have the 19"s right??
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At any rate, where do you live?? any pics? you have the 19"s right??
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Glad to here. There is going to be an AutoX where i live next month and i'm thinking about checking it out (I even got the dads approval). I've never been to one before so i'm not sure if i'll drive the first time, i might just watch and see what it's like. My english professor is the one who told me about it and he said he'd let me ride along some time. He's got a '98 BMW M3 E46 (i think thats what he said, M3 for sure) that he takes out.
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Glad to here. There is going to be an AutoX where i live next month and i'm thinking about checking it out (I even got the dads approval). I've never been to one before so i'm not sure if i'll drive the first time, i might just watch and see what it's like. My english professor is the one who told me about it and he said he'd let me ride along some time. He's got a '98 BMW M3 E46 (i think thats what he said, M3 for sure) that he takes out.
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So all in all, would you say that the automatic did not hold you back at all? I am also planning to track my 5AT this summer. From the "spirtited" driving I do on the road, I always felt the auto would not interfere with the cars performance on a track.
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Currently we have to drive to Gainesville Raceway, from Jacksonville, and the track fee is high. We used to have a closer venue and we are close to getting back in. It's a landing strip. Navy.
I normally drove the STi with Kumho V710's, (Race Compound) but the difference was prolly about 5 seconds. The modded STi dyno'ed at 287 whp and 331 wtq . The AWD 6 speed and that torque and tires really helped. Two different animals.