wanna auto-x the srt

[Tony G.]

hey guys i wanna try out the srt-4 on the autocross. any tips lol and when is the next one.

[USCG]

I saw one out there before and i don't think it did to well. The only problem you would have with the srt is that it would make to much power to quickly and all you would do is spin. But that is just my guess. I have never driven one.

What I would say is just come out and see what it does, there is no harm in trying. they are the first weekend of each month usually. Auto-x (http://www.gulfcoastautocrossers.com/2008schedule.htm)

[Tony G.]

sounds good whats the worse that can happen lol

[STiDriven]

You'll have a lot of fun. I don't see why srt's couldn't do a decent job out there.

Just do the novice school and take it slow.

[veloce23]

If I had one, I would definitely autocross it. The car is not near the top cars in its classes (DS and STU), but the driver will be far more of a limiting factor than the car. A guy on the east coast (ER) took 3rd last month in STU, beating 5 STI's and 3 EVO's. I'd love to try it on the test-n-tune track.

[Tony G.]

sounds good i'll do the novice school and then go from there. anything i need to bring with me other than my car?

[veloce23]

Needs:
License
Money ($20)
Car


Wants:
Extra money for water and numbers (you can print out your own numbers)
Clothes and shoes comfortable to drive and run in
Sun protection
Helmet (loaners available)

[Tony G.]

cool. sounds like a plan to me.

[poon]

See you out there man, its a blast. solid

[aero]

Yeah, dont worry about the car... there are some people with mustangs and camaros... speaking of cars that dont turn. :biggrin

But its mostly about the driver, and having fun.

[Rossim22]

Originally posted by aero@Apr 22 2008, 08:19 AM
Yeah, dont worry about the car... there are some people with mustangs and camaros... speaking of cars that dont turn. :biggrin

But its mostly about the driver, and having fun.
haha!

i was watchin a vid of a review of the 04 mustang and the guy was sayin how it has "incredible handling." i almost died laughing. thats like saying my srt has "incredible oversteer."
friend's E-350 cargo van has a better turning radius :rofl

[aero]

Originally posted by Rossim22+Apr 22 2008, 09:06 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Rossim22 @ Apr 22 2008, 09:06 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-aero@Apr 22 2008, 08:19 AM
Yeah, dont worry about the car... there are some people with mustangs and camaros... speaking of cars that dont turn. :biggrin

But its mostly about the driver, and having fun.
haha!

i was watchin a vid of a review of the 04 mustang and the guy was sayin how it has "incredible handling." i almost died laughing. thats like saying my srt has "incredible oversteer."
friend's E-350 cargo van has a better turning radius :rofl [/b][/quote]
The newer mustangs do have a bit more capabilities than the older ones... there is the one guy out there with the seafoam green color that is decently quick in it.

[veloce23]

Yeah Terry Silvernail runs his GT well, but the car is even more capable than he is showing. I have driven both the GT and the Shelby GT, and I was very surprised. You guys should know that the regular GT consistently spanks the Infiniti G35, and the Shelby package crushes it. At nationals, the G35 is lucky to finish in the top twenty behind all GT's. I will definitely not be trading in the STI anytime soon for, but in stock form, the car DOES handle well. "Incredible" should only be used for Porsche GT3's and Lotus Elise's.

[Semi Jew]

you forget stis and evos with KWs John :ugh

I'm impressed with the handling on the mustangs out there that say Shelby GT/CS on the side. Don't know what that means... probably Club Sport or something.

[Pappy]

lol, ya, wtf, cant forget those!!!

[Victor]

Originally posted by CT9A-RS@Apr 22 2008, 09:51 PM
you forget stis and evos with KWs John :ugh

I'm impressed with the handling on the mustangs out there that say Shelby GT/CS on the side. Don't know what that means... probably Club Sport or something.
CS= California Special, lame ass appearance package :rolleyes .

[Semi Jew]

oh, well then i guess they are just regular GTs.

regarless, they handle pretty well with race tires... but... the civic probably would too.

[STiDriven]

Once again, auto-x is just around the corner and my car is sitting on the lift. :frown

[pdexta]

Originally posted by STiDriven@Apr 23 2008, 10:42 AM
Once again, auto-x is just around the corner and my car is sitting on the lift. :frown
B/c of the brakes? You're a slacker man. If you're gonna miss auto-x b/c you broke something, you gotta go big, not some stupid wear part. :biggrin

[vr_unreality]

Originally posted by scott+Apr 23 2008, 09:46 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (scott @ Apr 23 2008, 09:46 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-STiDriven@Apr 23 2008, 10:42 AM
Once again, auto-x is just around the corner and my car is sitting on the lift. :frown
B/c of the brakes? You're a slacker man. If you're gonna miss auto-x b/c you broke something, you gotta go big, not some stupid wear part. :biggrin [/b][/quote]
:laugh

[3 Stripes]

Hopefully the MS3 will be in the body shop by then so either the focus or the rental will be out for points on Sunday running in DSP.

The focus will be out saturday for a shake down, it still needs some miles on it to get the clutch broke in but should be fine since I am dd'ing it.

[STiDriven]

Originally posted by scott@Apr 23 2008, 09:46 AM
B/c of the brakes?? You're a slacker man.? If you're gonna miss auto-x b/c you broke something, you gotta go big, not some stupid wear part.?? :biggrin
The rotors are on backorder EVERYWHERE! Unless I want to spend $1600 at the dealership for new rotors. Gruppe-s said I should have them in 1-2 weeks and that was the soonest anyone can get them for an 04 STi. It's been 1 week.

I am a slacker though.

[pdexta]

Here's your mission: Go to advance autoparts, buy the cheapest breakpads they have for your car. They're $36 bucks. If the rotors are off an '04 there's no reason they should be SOO beat up that you can't use them. That'll get you safely back on the road and out to autocross until the new rotors/pads come in.

[Semi Jew]

briton just get the fucking rotors turned until you can find some shit, jesus.

andrew, you can use the civic for DSP if no focus... it'll be better than some shitbox rental.

[STiDriven]

Originally posted by CT9A-RS@Apr 23 2008, 01:43 PM
briton just get the fucking rotors turned until you can find some shit, jesus.
I already disessembled everthing preparing for the wheel stud install. I'm too lazy to put it all back together then take it all back apart when the rotors come.

[3 Stripes]

Originally posted by STiDriven+Apr 23 2008, 03:15 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (STiDriven @ Apr 23 2008, 03:15 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-CT9A-RS@Apr 23 2008, 01:43 PM
briton just get the fucking rotors turned until you can find some shit, jesus.
I already disessembled everthing preparing for the wheel stud install. I'm too lazy to put it all back together then take it all back apart when the rotors come. [/b][/quote]
:greg

I can't count the times I had to tear apart the front end of the focus and put it back together so it would roll. Remember practice makes perfect.


Dave, thanks for the office we will see how it goes next Saturday. :thumbsup:

[burny850]

someone give me tires!!!!!!!! :dance

[pdexta]

Originally posted by burny850@Apr 23 2008, 06:26 PM
someone give me tires!!!!!!!! :dance
What's wrong w/ your monster truck tires? :laugh

[Pappy]

ya, ill take a tire donation too...

[Sick_Rider]

if someone treats me for a going away present i'll bring the 240 out i can't spent any money