Learn to drive first, besides tires it's your best investment at this point.jdm_apocalypse wrote:
I wish I still have time to change the clutch, but I guess I don't have enough time to do it now. It is still the original OEM clutch, but it works fine.
Thanks!
Hi, Everyone!
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Ed Courtemanche
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Ed_C
'95 Mustang GT (last 5.0) - Over-spray RED
'66 Mustang Coupe - New Old Muskrat
"I make up for a lack of driving skills with excessive amounts of horsepower and real sticky tires"
'95 Mustang GT (last 5.0) - Over-spray RED
'66 Mustang Coupe - New Old Muskrat
"I make up for a lack of driving skills with excessive amounts of horsepower and real sticky tires"
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matt mickle
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Re: Hi, Everyone!
Just wanted to say hi and hope to de out for the oct 14th event. Might spectate todays event
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Steve --
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Hi Matt.
Hope you were able to do that spectatin' and decide to do Oct!
Hope you were able to do that spectatin' and decide to do Oct!
Steven Frank
Class M3 Miata
Proud disciple of the "Push Harder, Suck Less" School of Autocross
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I'll get to it. Eventually...
Class M3 Miata
Proud disciple of the "Push Harder, Suck Less" School of Autocross
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I'll get to it. Eventually...
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Robert Baquero
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Hey, my name is Robbie, I'm new to the autocross, as well to.the site,, I reside in Tampa, I drive a 1997 Celica st.
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Loren Williams
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Welcome, Robbie! Did you register for October yet?
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Robert Baquero
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Not yet but I diff plan on it.
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Greg Batman
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It's filling up fast.superman8589 wrote:Not yet but I diff plan on it.
You don't understand -- I'm Batman.
- Willwood/Sport - MS3X - 1.9L Built - Rival - 6uL - Cop's - Kirkey - V8R Motor Mounts - BC Coils - ACT Prolite - ACT Xtreme PP - Custom 3 puck - 3" ARTech - Absolutely Zero Money
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Ed Courtemanche
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Yea, I don't think I would be sitting on that wall.
Ed_C
'95 Mustang GT (last 5.0) - Over-spray RED
'66 Mustang Coupe - New Old Muskrat
"I make up for a lack of driving skills with excessive amounts of horsepower and real sticky tires"
'95 Mustang GT (last 5.0) - Over-spray RED
'66 Mustang Coupe - New Old Muskrat
"I make up for a lack of driving skills with excessive amounts of horsepower and real sticky tires"
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Steve --
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Andrew glad to hear you found a fix!
And I'm gonna agree with buddy...y'all be careful now!
And I'm gonna agree with buddy...y'all be careful now!
Steven Frank
Class M3 Miata
Proud disciple of the "Push Harder, Suck Less" School of Autocross
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I'll get to it. Eventually...
Class M3 Miata
Proud disciple of the "Push Harder, Suck Less" School of Autocross
______________
I'll get to it. Eventually...
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Loren Williams
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I think I mentioned this before, Andy, but I'd be hesitant to call that an "autocross" due to the high potential for vehicle damage. Cones leave cone marks, or on rare occasions a tiny ding. Those barriers could take out a fender and leave someone very unhappy.
It does look fun, though! I'd do it in a heartbeat... I just wouldn't call it an "autocross".
It does look fun, though! I'd do it in a heartbeat... I just wouldn't call it an "autocross".
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Chris Meier
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Looks like fun and congratulations on the win! The first video was scary when that mustang comes understeering right toward the camera. Be safe out there.Cpt_Rum-bo wrote:So almost four months after moving I was able to run my first autox down here. I have to say this course was insanely fun to drive. Almost felt like a full racing circuit.
Won my class by a wide margin and was up there with the street tyre group
Here's a couple vids of my runs!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ecugf12hx0ukq ... .25.40.mp4
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3goxnotb1ca17 ... .06.04.mp4
Chris Meier
2015 Mazda6 Soul Red 6AT- 18X8 Enkei Racing PF01's with 225/45/18 Continental Extreme DW tires and H&R Sport springs
2015 Mazda6 Soul Red 6AT- 18X8 Enkei Racing PF01's with 225/45/18 Continental Extreme DW tires and H&R Sport springs
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Tom ---
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Re: Hi, Everyone!
Hello all, new here & I've got the urge to kill some cones. I drive an 05 STi & my lady has an 05 LGT, I'm sure she'll be joining soon..
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Jim Reid
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Re: Hi, Everyone!
Welcome to the club!
Black 94 MX-5, GM 5.7 liter LS-1, T-56 six speed, Ford 3.08 ratio 8.8 LS IRS
91 Red MX-5
http://www.facebook.com/SurferGirlTheDarkFastMiata
jimreid1000@hotmail.com
91 Red MX-5
http://www.facebook.com/SurferGirlTheDarkFastMiata
jimreid1000@hotmail.com
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Loren Williams
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Re: Hi, Everyone!
Heads up, Drew. As soon as I get a chance, I'm splitting your East Coast posts out into a new thread. (unless some other mod beats me to it)
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Andrew Slocombe
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Re: Hi, Everyone!
NP, I wasn't sure where to post this anyway, so thanksLoren wrote:Heads up, Drew. As soon as I get a chance, I'm splitting your East Coast posts out into a new thread. (unless some other mod beats me to it)

Edit: Where is it?
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Loren Williams
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viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1396Cpt_Rum-bo wrote:Edit: Where is it?
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Josh Dulabaum
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Re: Hi, Everyone!
Hello all, just signed up for the Nov 10th AutoX event at SPC and figured I would drop in the forums to introduce myself. I plan on bringing my 2013 Focus ST but also drive a 1976 MGB.
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Loren Williams
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Re: Hi, Everyone!
We've got some folks who are itching to see the new Focus ST in action. And others of us who can sympathize with the MGB.
Welcome!
Welcome!
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Josh Dulabaum
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I am really looking forward to the opportunity to drive it hard. My track experience is limited to e30's so it should be fun to switch from driving a RWD death trap to a FWD computer. The MGB is a fun cruiser and a great way to keep a coat of grease/oil under my finger nails.
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Johnny Murchake
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hello, was looking up stuff on google about racing tracks in Tampa/St. Pete and saw this come up instead. Not really complaining since I may as well look for something to do while i look for a job.
Anyway introductions: Names Johnny, I drive a white 1988 Merkur XR4TI, sadly with an automatic (will be swapped sometime when we get all the parts), i also drove a 77 malibu bout last year, so if you saw a black/gray primered 2 door malibu making loud noises around st. pete, that was me.
I moved to florida bout two years ago to live with my dad, and once i moved here i got interested in cars and racing. Particularly formula 1. And in about april i'll be going to Ptec so i can learn mechanic type stuff. And lately I've been looking for people to hang around with and talk cars, and hopefully race.
Any experience i have in racing is either karting at Tampa bay grand prix, or video games. Hopefully i get a little more then that after joining here eh?
Anyway introductions: Names Johnny, I drive a white 1988 Merkur XR4TI, sadly with an automatic (will be swapped sometime when we get all the parts), i also drove a 77 malibu bout last year, so if you saw a black/gray primered 2 door malibu making loud noises around st. pete, that was me.
I moved to florida bout two years ago to live with my dad, and once i moved here i got interested in cars and racing. Particularly formula 1. And in about april i'll be going to Ptec so i can learn mechanic type stuff. And lately I've been looking for people to hang around with and talk cars, and hopefully race.
Any experience i have in racing is either karting at Tampa bay grand prix, or video games. Hopefully i get a little more then that after joining here eh?
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