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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Default Re: Autox Video...
Originally Posted by bflinn
Appears to do better with every run...damn that looks like fun.
It was the first time autox the 6... the first time also autoxing in a rwd car.

I took the first 3 runs as a learning runs to see how the car handled with the traction control on. I did not like it at all, i could not get the back end to kick out in the least. Also the front end plowed way too much for my liking. I am currently driving on some pretty worn out continental tires.

In the second half of the event, i adjusted my tire pressure to 37 psi in the front and 40 in the back, i think i'm going to go with 40 in the front and 43 in the back next time. And i also turned off the traction control. It made a BIG difference, the back end kicked out more reliably when i wanted it to, the car didn't plow as much from understeer. You can see in some of the runs, that on the back left of the track, you can see me kick the back end out and hold it. I've never really tired to drift the car too much in daily driving, but it was really easy to kick it out and hold it, though i didn't want to go too crazy out there either.

My times were ok by the end of the day. but for it being the first time out with the car, i'm pretty happy, i'll be autoxing next weekend in Memphis. I am currently debating if i want to spend money on tires now, or wait til later on. If i buy them now, i'll compete better in Memphis, but if i just want to have a good time, i'll just go as is.
 
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