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gSx-LeX
07-06-2008, 06:01 PM
I got the Evo with the intent to make turns every once in a while. Today, I was able to realize my vision at a Autocross event. I've never done an autocross event before (though I have done several driver clinics). I must say, this was an awesome event. Most of the people there were able to check their egos at the door.

Here is some pics and a video. More Pics can be found on my site (duh) . www.ziptiebandit.com .

Blog: http://ziptiebandit.com/ztb/?p=44
video: http://ziptiebandit.com/ztb/?page_id=43

http://www.ziptiebandit.com/ztb/galleries/autox/0607/rg11.jpg
http://www.ziptiebandit.com/ztb/galleries/autox/0607/rg8.jpg
http://www.ziptiebandit.com/ztb/galleries/autox/0607/rg13.jpg



french_hustler
07-06-2008, 06:20 PM
That was sick!
winterwarz
07-06-2008, 08:41 PM
Wow! That looked like a hell of a lotta fun.
cs82685
07-06-2008, 08:44 PM
Vid doesn't work for me. Looks like fun from the pics though. I would eventually like to try this with the evo too.
Sebba
07-06-2008, 09:00 PM
I <3 NOBLE. My brother wants to sell his Elise to get one.... hmmm I can't wait.
Red1991TSI
07-06-2008, 09:06 PM
Looks like the Evo is pushing hard into the corner and lifting the rear tire. Have you considered stiffer springs and/or shocks? Just and observation.
JPJ2007
07-06-2008, 09:51 PM
video doesnt work for me either. :sad:
gSx-LeX
07-07-2008, 08:32 AM
Looks like the Evo is pushing hard into the corner and lifting the rear tire. Have you considered stiffer springs and/or shocks? Just and observation.

I wanted to do this event as stock as possible. I hate it when people just start purposely upgrading. I wanted to see what I needed. The stocks suspension isn't the greatest, but it does make tossing the Evo around, tons of fun!
JPJ2007
07-07-2008, 10:41 AM
sry for being retrded, but what is the red car? Looks like a Ferarri
gSx-LeX
07-07-2008, 11:11 AM
Here is a link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ9m0Cfbx3E


sry for being retrded, but what is the red car? Looks like a Ferarri

Don't feel bad, most people didn't know what it was. It is a Noble m400. It make 450whp and has a Ford duratec twin turbo V6. Very fast.
91EclipseGuy
07-07-2008, 12:39 PM
I wanted to do this event as stock as possible. I hate it when people just start purposely upgrading. I wanted to see what I needed. The stocks suspension isn't the greatest, but it does make tossing the Evo around, tons of fun!

Please excuse my ignorance, as I really have no experience with auto-x.
How do you know where to go?
gSx-LeX
07-07-2008, 01:19 PM
Please excuse my ignorance, as I really have no experience with auto-x.
How do you know where to go?


You are not the first person to ask me this. It actually looks much more complicated than it really is. During the driver's meeting, we get to walk the course, then while the first heat is driving it, you kind of memorize it. Honestly, it is somewhat complicated and many people end up going off track.
91TSiGuy
07-07-2008, 02:37 PM
That particular Evo's seen better autocrossing. :P
french_hustler
07-07-2008, 02:59 PM
sry for being retrded, but what is the red car? Looks like a Ferarri
Noble.... I think.
gSx-LeX
07-07-2008, 03:44 PM
That particular Evo's seen better autocrossing. :P

Brent beats me on anything that doesn't involve shifting from 3rd to 4th. He seems to have a problem with that ;).

This should help:
http://www.ziptiebandit.com/media/pics/brent.jpg
gSx-LeX
07-07-2008, 03:45 PM
Noble.... I think.

Correct. Noble M400
91TSiGuy
07-07-2008, 05:12 PM
Brent beats me on anything that doesn't involve shifting from 3rd to 4th. He seems to have a problem with that ;).

This should help:
http://www.ziptiebandit.com/media/pics/brent.jpg
Detour!!
16G_tsi_awd
07-07-2008, 07:57 PM
Detour!!

I always take my foot off slow enough to catch it before I drop it all the way. Damn pop shifters! :P

Looks like fun. How did that wagon do? LMAO!

I really like your website the way it is now. All those quotes are good too.
gSx-LeX
07-07-2008, 08:58 PM
Looks like fun. How did that wagon do? LMAO!



I actually have a video of the wagon. I'll put it up soon. It was insane, his best time was much better then mine.


I really like your website the way it is now. too.

Thanks, I've been getting ALOT of traffic recently. If you like it tell your friends!
cmspaz
07-17-2008, 02:47 PM
I seriously think autox needs to become less obscure. Not mainstream, but a little better known.

It's a great sport, filled with tons of great people. It's rewarding, and can be completely free besides entry fees (you'll need tires more often, but whatevs). The only real requirements are a desire to go fast and desire to learn.