Anyone autocross?

Does anyone on this board autocross with MNautoX.com? I ask because I was going through some old event pics and spotted some Subies.

http://www.sidebrake.net/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=12&pos=25

The MR2 in front is mine (now my brothers car), but you can see a Silver STi on the left and way in the back right you can see a silver 2.5RS. Anybody here? This took place on August 13th at Dakota County Tech.

 

Better shot of the 2.5RS:
http://www.sidebrake.net/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=12&pos=1

 

2 more from October 2005:
http://www.sidebrake.net/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=7&pos=16

 

Mine is the one w/ "ESP" in the third shot. I know the guys w/ the 133 and the RS, but I don't think they are on this board.

There are a couple other regulars who I imagine will chime in.

 

i went to a few events last year but never entered. i think there were a few members that went to the valley fair ones and shane86 is a regular.

anyway ill be more enthused to go this year now that my car isnt stock

 

i'l be at some i'm sure

 

I haven't autocrossed the wrx yet. I used to with my crx though.

I think I was at that event at valley fair last year. I can't remember.

Here goes me at midway 2004.

 

I'm #545.

Come out and join us sometime.

 

Picture the car in my avatar with 317 on the side of it.

Here's the website for the MAC pseudo-offical photographer... http://www.superawesome.net/main.php. Lots of Subie love to be found in those albums.

Stuart.

 

Oh yeah... i autox...
i'm a Junkie.
last year i went to all the events on both the MOWOG series and the Met-Council series


#827, and yes, that is a cone i have just chunked... everyone was hitting that one all day

 

I'd say that was Larry B's silver 2.5RS. And that's speedyham's green one parked two away from it. Oh, and isn't that speedyham himself standing right there ?

Stuart.

 

Yeah, I think that is me next to my car.

 

Oh, didn't even notice the green one back there! Nice!

That day was a blast with all the rain. It's too bad they had to cut it short. Did everyone here who went that day get to run? (I know some people didn't...)

 

I dont miss an event every year. There are tons of pics of my various subarus autocrossing on superawesome.net



SM Yellow GC WRX , STS Blue 02 2.5RS, soon to be ESP Red 06 WRX wagon.

Chin also autocrosses #202 DSP 2.5RS and is quite fast, the regulars are myself, Chin, Larry, Shane, Speedyham, Austinpike and stooooo mostly.

 

I only did a test andtune event this year, but once i do get my springs, brake line and wheels this spring I will feel more comfy doing some next year. Friend of mine who rides a bmer wagon actualy got me to interested.

 

i have gone to 3-4 autocross events but only 1 in the cities. by the time i got my STI broke in this year they were all full for the rest of the summer

 

Looks like Zak already noted my involvement... Unfortunately, I lost all (only 3) of my pictures when I upgraded my laptop at work... As Zak noted, I run DSP with the '00 RS. Looking to do some upgrades to get the points championship back next year...if I don't fully commit to Time Trials (not looking like I willl be able to fully commit next year though, grrrrr). Next step... 245 V710s on 17x8 or 17x8.5 if I can find the right wheel.

 

And a 22B wide body kit (http://www.htautos.co.uk/9.html) to fit them under ?

Stuart.

 

They'll fit... Body Kit = Bad

 

OK, if you don't like the body kit, how far out will you have to roll the fenders to get a set of 245s under them ? I was under the impression 225s were about as wide as we could go on the GC bodies without some *major* rubbing.

And I like the body kit. I'm not epsecially fond of their Impreza pick-up, though.

Stuart.

 

^^ i had to roll the fenders pretty good to fit 225/45/17 on a 7.5" rim.

But I would very much like to start autocross now that I have my sticky tires. When does it start up again?

 

I intend to come out a bunch over the next couple years. I've got some plans for my wagon that should make for alot of fun at the autoX course!

 

I've spectated.....but the autocrosses I've done are only SCCA Solo over at Milwaukee, WI.

 

I miss those. The courses/lots that we get to use up here always leave me longing for the fresh and open asphalt of miller park.

 

I have plenty of room on the RS. I am currently running 225/45-17.. However, note that I run 9k springs so I only get very little travel under AutoX conditions, even on Rs.

I will have to roll for the 245s, but I don't think I will have to flair at all...

Starts in late April or Early May...no scehdule up yet.

 

yups! That's one reason it brings me over there. The course is WIDE, faster sweepers, faster slaloms, it's just GREAT! Lots of awesome drivers there and the course setup is good for ALL CARS!

I actually might do another run over there next year just for the heck of it. Other than that....some Mid-America!

 

We should be seeing the first MOWOG events of the year at Valley Fair on the first weekend in May, but last I heard that is still to be confirmed. Also, keep an eye on the website (http://www.mnautox.com) for an announcement for the Novice School, which should be sometime in April.

In the meantime, you might want to brush up on the rules, so you know what class your car will be in (assuming it's modded). These can be found on the SCCA website.

And while you're waiting for the Novice School to come around, buy a copy of this and learn a lot... http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Solo-..._bbs_sr_1/002-3815832-2632021?ie=UTF8&s=books. It can be found on the shelf at most Barnes and Nobles, and I even found a copy at a Half Price Books one time.

Stuart.