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Re: AutoX

Post by FRUNKenstein » Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:20 pm

We have our first Autox with PCA on August 28th. We lost our spot before Covid, so it has been a while. Looking forward to it. I may take the 914 or the X1/9 - not sure which.
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Re: AutoX

Post by 32wildbilly » Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:22 pm

Where is it going to be since the casino kicked you guys out?
FRUNKenstein wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:20 pm We have our first Autox with PCA on August 28th. We lost our spot before Covid, so it has been a while. Looking forward to it. I may take the 914 or the X1/9 - not sure which.
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Re: AutoX

Post by FRUNKenstein » Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:36 pm

32wildbilly wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:22 pm Where is it going to be since the casino kicked you guys out?
FRUNKenstein wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:20 pm We have our first Autox with PCA on August 28th. We lost our spot before Covid, so it has been a while. Looking forward to it. I may take the 914 or the X1/9 - not sure which.
Ironically, the police training facility
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: AutoX

Post by gnat » Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:08 pm

FRUNKenstein wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:36 pm
32wildbilly wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:22 pm Where is it going to be since the casino kicked you guys out?
Ironically, the police training facility
Don't know if they still do, but the local BMW chapter used to use the MD State Trooper training facility.

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Re: AutoX

Post by 32wildbilly » Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:27 pm

Now that is funny! I bet they will be out there writing down license numbers... :shock:
FRUNKenstein wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:36 pm
32wildbilly wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:22 pm Where is it going to be since the casino kicked you guys out?
Ironically, the police training facility
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Re: AutoX

Post by theprf » Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:40 am

32wildbilly wrote: Sun Jul 25, 2021 5:31 pm Well I'm friggin' hooked! Today turned out overcast and under 80f. Much less than what was predicted. The new course was big and fast with only two super tight corners which is a struggle for a turbo four door car. Last month I finished 8-10 seconds behind mid pack. With the stickier tires and a more open higher speed course I cut that to around 5 seconds back from mid-pack during the first session which is the only one I ran due to grandkid duty. Each lap got quicker and I didn't hit any cones nor run off the course. I remembered to "partially" turn off VSA and leave in Sport mode which I think also made a big difference.

One part was a slight left uphill with a transition seam at the top from incline to flat after the first exploratory lap I could actually feel the car get light over the top of that as it was full throttle near the top of second gear. I'm sure I didn't get any air, but could definitely feel it.
Great! Now you just need to add more camber up front to sharpen that turn-in.

I have seen many type R's at the DE events I do and they are hella fast.

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Re: AutoX

Post by 32wildbilly » Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:20 am

Yeah I've read the CTR forums and know: 19" rims, super sticky tires, sway bar replacement and pulling the pins out of the front suspension to get more camber.

Seriously though with being 71 yo tomorrow I just want to have fun and turn respectable times. Currently with this setup it is capable of much more than I am asking it to do. I'm learning how to drive it(turbo lag and all) so it's fun for now...and yes these things are quick!
theprf wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:40 am
Great! Now you just need to add more camber up front to sharpen that turn-in.

I have seen many type R's at the DE events I do and they are hella fast.
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Re: AutoX

Post by Dr_Strangelove » Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:09 pm

32wildbilly wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:20 am Seriously though with being 71 yo tomorrow I just want to have fun and turn respectable times.

Happy birthday! You're an inspiration dude. I hope I both live to your age and am doing the things you're doing; buying cool cars and having fun with them. Much respect.
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Re: AutoX

Post by 32wildbilly » Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:12 pm

Thanks! One should always enjoy life to the fullest. After all no one knows how long we have here on this speck of dirt.
Dr_Strangelove (whew!) wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:09 pm
32wildbilly wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:20 am Seriously though with being 71 yo tomorrow I just want to have fun and turn respectable times.

Happy birthday! You're an inspiration dude. I hope I both live to your age and am doing the things you're doing; buying cool cars and having fun with them. Much respect.
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Re: AutoX

Post by FRUNKenstein » Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:02 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILLY!!!!!

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www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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