Another Autocross Victory!!!
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Another Autocross Victory!!!
Okay, so maybe I didn't come in first, but considering the cars I was racing against, I am as happy as can be. Once again, I took my GS to a Porsche autocross. My competition consisted of 911’s, 914’s, 944, 998’s and boxters just for starters. The highlight of the day was watching a 2003 Carrera Turbo take to the track…those things are pretty fast. Anyhow, overall, I had the 4th fastest car out of 22 cars (21 porsches).
Today was also my first time to really test my mods. The last time I went autocrossing, my only mod was the L-Tuned suspension. Since then, I have added an LSD, TC, sways and exhaust. And let me tell you, it made a HUGE difference on the track. I was afraid to hit the gas out there as I had lost control on my first run. I punched the gas taking a hard right out of a gate and lost the back end. In order to get back on track, I just kept the gas down and did a 360 smoking my tires the entire time. It was incredible. Once out of the turn, the only thing I could see was smoke in my rear view mirror.
I can finally honestly say that I think all my mods were worth the money.
Today was also my first time to really test my mods. The last time I went autocrossing, my only mod was the L-Tuned suspension. Since then, I have added an LSD, TC, sways and exhaust. And let me tell you, it made a HUGE difference on the track. I was afraid to hit the gas out there as I had lost control on my first run. I punched the gas taking a hard right out of a gate and lost the back end. In order to get back on track, I just kept the gas down and did a 360 smoking my tires the entire time. It was incredible. Once out of the turn, the only thing I could see was smoke in my rear view mirror.
I can finally honestly say that I think all my mods were worth the money.
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Sounds like you really kicked butt! What other racing experience do you have? Carts? Grand Turismo 3? Were they surprised at your showing or did they expect this based on how you did last time? Too bad you weren't filming!
I can finally honestly say that I think all my mods were worth the money.
That's what I want to hear! I'm looking for some positive reinforcement for my mods.
I can finally honestly say that I think all my mods were worth the money.
That's what I want to hear! I'm looking for some positive reinforcement for my mods.
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Originally posted by redgs4
Sounds like you really kicked butt! What other racing experience do you have? Carts? Grand Turismo 3? Were they surprised at your showing or did they expect this based on how you did last time? Too bad you weren't filming!
I can finally honestly say that I think all my mods were worth the money.
That's what I want to hear! I'm looking for some positive reinforcement for my mods.
Sounds like you really kicked butt! What other racing experience do you have? Carts? Grand Turismo 3? Were they surprised at your showing or did they expect this based on how you did last time? Too bad you weren't filming!
I can finally honestly say that I think all my mods were worth the money.
That's what I want to hear! I'm looking for some positive reinforcement for my mods.
kdubb- Good luck with your purchase...the GS up there does look pretty nice, and you will save a good chunk of change on mods buying that one. But before you buy it, get it checked out. I would suggest taking it to Bearden Automotive...they specialize in toyota (lexus) cars. If you want more info, PM me.
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i had one question about track racing. i have a body kit (win racing) and l tuned suspension.. is there anyone my car would roll so much that my kit would scrap? i would really like to take the car on a track one day but im scared the kit will get damaged. thanks!
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If you add sways and an STB I think you will be fine. My car hardly leans at all in hard cornering. Hopefully someone that is more knowledgeable will chime in.
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Chad,
I don't remember if you have upgraded brake yet, but better brake and Tein HA would probably put you into second on the list hee hee. the L-Tune as too soft for auto-x
I don't remember if you have upgraded brake yet, but better brake and Tein HA would probably put you into second on the list hee hee. the L-Tune as too soft for auto-x
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