I was checking out some e36 M3 vids at the ridge today before I went to work. Can't wait!

jus came across this video.

Well the first heat was insanely fun, managed to spin on my first run :lawl: last two runs were way better haha.

I have pics :troll:

The word... Addiction... Comes to mind. SO MUCH FUN!

Tires are fucked though. :okay:

Post em up!
Just think about the seat time you got today. Multiply that by 10 and you are looking at a track day.:hotbaby: Addicted you will be.....

I need proper tires first. One day of autocross and the outside edge of the tires are almost down to wear bars. Literally.

Where those horizontal grooves are, they used to be substantial, and only a few mm wide. Look at 'em now!



http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd9ddd23d.jpg


You can see how they're supposed to look; keep in mind these tires are only a few months old

http://www.roadandtrack.com/cm/roada...it-cam03-1.jpg

You're over thinking it. You need a ton of camber for autocross to keep from eating outside tread on your tires and that being said, its not going to hurt the way they drive by any stretch. You will find on a road course you are going to be driving a lot faster, and hopefully, if you plan on staying on the track, a lot smoother. Autocross is 10/10ths, track days are 7/10ths for beginners. Its a lot different driving, and has a different effect on the car. The tight corners in autocross are going to put the average driver into a world of understeer.

^ I did notice the understeer, but for the most part it was relatively easy to bring it back in line with a blip of the throttle.


I'd still like to do a few more days of Autocross to learn more 10/10 car control before i do a track day. I figure with a track day for a noob like me being 7/10, if i have some experience at the limit with autocross i'd feel more comfortable.

Now MB_ on to those pics of me spinning out in a big smoke show!


EDIT: I'd also like to say a massive thanks to any of the "instructors" who rode along with me today to help, your advice (and directions so i don't get lost) were insanely helpful. (i'd imagine one or two of them are on here...)

I do agree with getting more seat time before you hit the track. I didn't do it, but I'm old as fuck and years of driving experience do count for something.:okay: Just more trying to give you some facts so you don't get too worried about minor issues!

now im worried. im attending two tracks days in a row with zero experience at autox

You will be in the novice group so you will be with an instructor. Don't worry. They will keep your right foot where it needs to be. I was more saying it specifically to dared3vil0 because he wants to gain confidence before he steps up to it. Everyone will be different for their level of comfort.

Don't worry about it. I presume on your first track day you're attending a school, or at least a club that's going to require you do some laps with an instructor. While any type of experience (autoX, rallyX, iceX, years of road driving) are going to be helpful...they aren't required.

-Dave

hes trolling :whistle:

Good meeting you today. :)

threezero, what car were you in?

I'll try to post a few pics tonight. Took a lot :lol

Finally have some grip this time around. Next mod: driver mod :okay:

Here are some pics. Too lazy to edit them.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...0343995&type=3

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...89737157_n.jpg

Damn Mustang drivers :troll:


Had an insanely fun time. My new tires have way better grip than the previous events I've attended. Now, I just need my driving skill to catch up :okay:

That pic is epic. Damn Mustang drivers. :troll:

:awwyeah:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps6262c5a0.jpg

Oops I'm in the shot :lawl:

The bone stock frs :badpokerface::badpokerface:

I got there about noon, went for a couple ride-alongs and took pics. And was moral support for mb_ :D

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2922/...d94a6d4d_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2935/...4f8ff51b_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5531/...f4980573_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5311/...faee890c_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5279/...dda975db_b.jpg

Rest of my pics from today are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dawtun...7644558121170/

Hopefully I can run on the 15th, depending on father's day plans.

*goes through the list of FRS*

Still can't put a car/face to username :pokerface: :okay:

Just found this video filmed at the westwood racetrack. Pamela martin is in it too

^^ Oh man that 240 came way too close for comfort to LEVELLING a course worker than ran for a cone too late...