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Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on March 02, 2012, 01:52:11 PM
Well, I guess having the earliest event of any surrounding regions means I get to start this thread every year! :hick:

Beautiful 50* February weather, and a chance to blow the dust off the car. It was a great day!

(http://www.aaronjphotography.com/Client-Albums/Events/CSCC-SOLO-2-26-12/i-XNvvD5w/0/L/SOLO-2-26-120368-L.jpg)

Results:
http://home.comcast.net/~vbrunamonti/cscc/2012-02-26_Overall.pdf
http://home.comcast.net/~vbrunamonti/cscc/2012-02-26_Results.pdf

More pics:
http://www.aaronjphotography.com/Client-Albums/Events/CSCC-SOLO-2-26-12/21684725_QpnqGT#!i=1732466172&k=QSW27sz
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: bryan163 on March 02, 2012, 05:42:51 PM
Fantastic picture! Wish it was warmer here.
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: 86T-bird on March 02, 2012, 10:04:55 PM
Wow, first week in March!  Looks like great fun!
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: T-BirdX3 on March 02, 2012, 10:28:32 PM
Awesome looking car!
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: fordguy545 on March 03, 2012, 01:07:25 PM
heres my schedule for the year.  I'm sure we will be going out of region also, and am going to try to go to nationals this year too.

DATE EVENT
 VENUE PRE-REGISTER LIMIT
April 29, 2012 1 Chrysler Toledo Machining http://www.myautoevents.com -
May 20, 2012 Solo School
 Dana Test Track
 http://www.myautoevents.com 50
June 3, 2012 2 Toledo Express Airport http://www.myautoevents.com -
June 17, 2012 3 OPEN http://www.myautoevents.com -
July 1, 2012 4 Fostoria Autolite http://www.myautoevents.com -
July 15, 2012 5/Challenge Toledo Express Airport http://www.myautoevents.com -
July 28, 2012 Toledo Pro
 Toledo Express Airport http://www.scca.com -
July 29, 2012 Toledo Pro
 Toledo Express Airport http://www.scca.com -
August 12, 2012 6 Chrysler Toledo Machining http://www.myautoevents.com -
August 26, 2012 7 Toledo Express Airport http://www.myautoevents.com -
September 16, 2012 8/Street Survival Toledo Express Airport http://www.myautoevents.com -
September 30, 2012 9 Chrysler Toledo Machining http://www.myautoevents.com -
October 14, 2012 10 Fostoria Autolite http://www.myautoevents.com -
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on March 03, 2012, 03:27:45 PM
Nationals would be awesome.

I am gonna try to hit the Tour event at Grissom this year. Probly just to watch, but who knows
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: T-BirdX3 on March 03, 2012, 04:03:04 PM
I'm jealous!!!! :D

Good luck to both of you!
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: bryan163 on March 03, 2012, 05:20:04 PM
What other models are in your class? Im assuming you have a lot of suspension upgrades, but I'm curious to know how the tbird compares.
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on March 03, 2012, 08:05:18 PM
In my region, I run in a class with a pair of FF Cobra kits and a 65 mustang.

The FF's are 1K lbs lighter than my car, and the mustang has a 393ci small block.
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: Spoolinbird88 on March 18, 2012, 07:35:00 PM
what kind of suspension you use. i like the drop!!! lol
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on March 18, 2012, 08:26:41 PM
Search for threads started by me. You will find most, if not all, of my mods. The short list includes tubular parts, some coilovers, and IRS.



Next event, 3/25!!
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: JeremyB on March 18, 2012, 09:50:47 PM
I finally busted my autocross cherry today. Drove a friend's Elise with A-Comps. They had a performance driving class on Saturday that I didn't attend because I was busy pulling shrubs from my girlfriend's house. :disappoin

Time to rebuild the T-bird's front calipers and autocross that sumbitch.
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on March 19, 2012, 06:09:44 PM
Rock on!
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on March 25, 2012, 07:12:46 PM
Blah. Took a gamble on some free tires and that didnt work out. Gonna hafta open the wallet if I want any rear grip this season.
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on April 01, 2012, 09:50:20 PM
Couple pics from last weekend.
(http://www.aaronjphotography.com/Client-Albums/Events/SOLO-3-25-12/i-pKwDp6L/0/L/SOLO3-120581-L.jpg)
(http://www.aaronjphotography.com/Client-Albums/Events/SOLO-3-25-12/i-np25j7T/0/L/SOLO3-120517-L.jpg)

Results are posted, but I sent a note asking to have my first run reviewed....I dont think I went that fast all day
http://home.comcast.net/~vbrunamonti/cscc/2012-03-25_Results.pdf
http://home.comcast.net/~vbrunamonti/cscc/2012-03-25_Overall.pdf

And to hopefully fix my grip situation, I ordered these which showed up Friday:
(http://mobileshare.wireless.att.com/image-scaler/thumbnail/photo02/60/37/1333331370000__e5722a3a135e.jpg?th=400&tw=1300&s=false&nocache=1333331397770)
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: 1BadBird on April 02, 2012, 01:44:40 PM
Cool pics and nice tires  :burnout:
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: fordguy545 on April 02, 2012, 06:20:37 PM
Good job!  Great pics.  What size tires did you end up getting and they look like NEW hoosiers.
I've been pricing stuff, and it turns out going to goodyear slicks will actually be cheaper than running hoosiers anymore, except for the having to buy another set of wheels though.

I went to an event over at geauga lake at the old amusp00get park yesterday.  They run an index class for all the classes with only one car in them and I ended up winning that class.  I was 23 cp
http://racerslane.com/clubs/NORA%20-%20ASCC/seasons/6/events/11948

no pics up yet though
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on April 02, 2012, 06:52:18 PM
They are 275/40, and gently used. Toyo RA1's to kinda match the 888's I have up front
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: fordguy545 on April 02, 2012, 09:30:57 PM
Thought the tread grooves looked too close together for hoosiers, lol.

pics
(http://noraracing.net/wp-content/lg-gallery/2012/April%201%202012%20ASCC%20Points%20Event%201/Apr%201st%202012%20Group%201/IMG_4103rezwmk.JPG)
(http://noraracing.net/wp-content/lg-gallery/2012/April%201%202012%20ASCC%20Points%20Event%201/Apr%201st%202012%20Group%201/IMG_4160rezwmk.JPG)
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on April 22, 2012, 05:27:20 PM
Pretty chilly today, but I got a second shot at the same course from last time.
With a 50.9 today, tires made all the difference. Even with temps in the 40's, I had more grip today than I have had available in a long time.
1st in class today. Will post the rest when its available :hick:
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on May 06, 2012, 06:46:07 PM
Ooops, forgot to put up links to last events results
http://home.comcast.net/~vbrunamonti/cscc/2012-04-22_Results.pdf
http://home.comcast.net/~vbrunamonti/cscc/2012-04-22_Overall.pdf

Hit up an Indy region event today at the Speedrome. First time SCCA has run at the Speedrome in 15 or so yrs. Since it is 20mis from my house, how could I not go?? Speedrome is a 1/4mi flat oval that is completely paved thru the center as they run figure 8 racing there too. Course layout was a lil smaller and tighter than I am used to at the airport site, but had a good time all around. Won my class for the day, and was battling times with a CP Corvair for fun.

Indy region has quite a few more mod cars. I got to spend some time talkin with them about my EMod project as well.

Pics starting to roll in here:
http://metzphotos.smugmug.com/Other/Indy-Solos-2012/22835158_KQJB3d#!i=1832678231&k=XLCzfMR
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: bryan163 on May 07, 2012, 07:33:02 AM
Congrats on winning your class. I love this: http://metzphotos.smugmug.com/Other/Indy-Solos-2012/22835158_KQJB3d/1832976659_xwjgkXm (http://"http://metzphotos.smugmug.com/Other/Indy-Solos-2012/22835158_KQJB3d/1832976659_xwjgkXm")
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on May 08, 2012, 10:37:38 PM
(http://www.speedrome.com/gal11/d/183891-4/2012-05-06b-0012.jpg)
(http://www.speedrome.com/gal11/d/184515-4/2012-05-06d-0042.jpg)

Some more here
http://www.speedrome.com/gal11/v/2012/05-06-2012/?g2_page=1
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on May 13, 2012, 10:01:17 PM
And results from yesterday:
http://home.comcast.net/~vbrunamonti/cscc/2012-05-12_Overall.pdf
http://home.comcast.net/~vbrunamonti/cscc/2012-05-12_Results.pdf

Finally put myself into the top 10 on RAW. That has been my goal for this season, and I hope to get a few more!
In class, I was ahead all day but my closest competition pulled one out on his final run and nipped me be .020sec. Second to the FF Cobra again...
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: fordguy545 on June 06, 2012, 09:49:35 PM
We ran at Toledo Express Airport on sunday.  We ended up with 201 drivers!  I ended up being 26th fastest Raw and indexed 33rd.  The Toledo Pro Solo and Tour switch each year at this site and this year its going to be a prosolo.  Registration for the pro filled up in under a day, and I'm actually still on the waiting list(good thing I'm a local!  I know I will get in)  Anyways, I'm still uploading videos, but one of my buddies who runs ESP rode along for the first time and he put his gopro on the side of my car
[video=youtube;lYZCEv_eftA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYZCEv_eftA[/video]
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on June 06, 2012, 10:54:44 PM
Nice vid, but oh, that poor cone!! :evilgrin:



Here is a shot of my car from the Hot Rod Power Tour autocross. I finished 5th.
(https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/375930_393009714084984_846883609_n.jpg)
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: fordguy545 on June 06, 2012, 11:38:26 PM
Yeah, that was the first run on a visually challenged course.  I was in totally the wrong spot that entire run.
Congrats on the 5th place!  Didn't know they had autox on the power tour
Here's the incar for that first run
[video=youtube;WrNlMFk3VGY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrNlMFk3VGY[/video]

And the results that I forgot to post, lol
http://nworscca.com/attachments/results/2012/2012_e2_results_r1.htm
http://nworscca.com/attachments/results/2012/2012_e2_results_r1.htm
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: fordguy545 on July 15, 2012, 08:59:14 PM
Yesterday our region held our 2nd annual challenge event.  Consisted of two person teams running on index.  Fastest combined index time wins on a bracket.  My teammate and I won the challenge out of the 24 teams(48 total people).  My teammate was driving an STR S2000 that was one of the HART (Honda of America Racing Team) cars.  We won by over 3 seconds on pax.  I never thought I would get that far and its a GREAT feeling!  But I barely have cords showing on my hoosiers, so I ran my street tires for the car today for the points event(only car in class) and that was a complete HANDFULL!!  It pushed like mad and spun the tires in a straight line.  It was just all over the place.  I would say on my car, there is an easy 6+ seconds difference between 275/35/18 yokahama s drives, and my 315/30/18 hoosier a6's!
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: fordguy545 on September 06, 2012, 11:02:39 PM
I'm currently at the solo nationals in lincoln nebraska sitting in 8th place out of 39 in CP!  Dad is sitting in 18th.  I have a 68.3 and dad has a 70.2.  If I can make up .6 seconds, I can make up 2 spots.  Currently well into the trophys since they go back 11 spots.  I will probably update this once I get back home.
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: fordguy545 on September 07, 2012, 01:22:11 PM
Well, I ended up .1 sec out of the trophys.  I just could not get around this course smooth enough and fast enough to get it done.  Overdrove something fierce.
Title: '12 AutoX thread
Post by: gumby on September 07, 2012, 08:34:45 PM
Nice job just goin out there, and not DFL either! I was watchin some of the live results and such.
I wish I could have gone...one day.