"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
03/23/2019 at 18:38 • Filed to: None
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"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
03/23/2019 at 18:38 • Filed to: None | 10
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utocrossed the FR-S for the first time today. Yes, I autocrossed a car within the first 48 hours of ownership.
This thing is incredible. It is easily the most controllable car I’ve ever thrown around a course, even on these shitty tires. It was loose but I never really felt out of control. When the tail steps out the steering is so quick and communicates so well that it just takes an easy correction to keep it from spinning.
It was a test and tune event so I’m sure not everyone was pushing it too hard, but I was still putting down solid times in spite of the tires. Tomorrow we have a full points event, so I can see how it compares a bit better.
Overall though: 12/10 amazing chassis definitely off to a good start
Steve in Manhattan
> Jayhawk Jake
03/23/2019 at 18:48 |
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Oh shit - my lawyer brain just clicked on. I’m guessing track use doesn’t void a warranty, but check with your insurance company. You might have to add that to make sure you’re covered for everything.
Can you imagine what it’s like to walk around all day thinking about liability?
Spanfeller is a twat
> Jayhawk Jake
03/23/2019 at 18:50 |
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So you did rid yourself of the mustang?
WRXforScience
> Jayhawk Jake
03/23/2019 at 18:50 |
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Welcome to the club. After I bought mine, 4 of my autox friends traded in their WRX’s for BRZ’s within 2 months. You’ll be even happier with some sticky tires. I remember my first autox with mine (5 days after purchase) and I spent most of the event giggling.
SmugAardvark
> Jayhawk Jake
03/23/2019 at 18:50 |
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Yes, I autocrossed a car within the first 48 hours of ownership.
Many years ago, I bought an S2000 and took it to a private track day 4 days later. Having only tracked or raced FWD/AWD cars up to that point, it took precisely 5 turns before I looped it hard into the dirt. Oops, but least there wasn’t a wall there to hit!
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Jayhawk Jake
03/23/2019 at 18:51 |
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So what you’re finally saying is... power isn’t everything?
Future Heap Owner
> Steve in Manhattan
03/23/2019 at 19:16 |
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I’m so sorry
vondon302
> Steve in Manhattan
03/23/2019 at 20:00 |
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I know you can buy track day insurance (Haggerty even has an app for this which makes it easy ) but I’m sure not telling my insurance agent I race my street car.
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Jayhawk Jake
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/23/2019 at 21:35 |
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I don’t think I ever did...
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Jayhawk Jake
> Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2019 at 21:35 |
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Yes
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Steve in Manhattan
> Future Heap Owner
03/23/2019 at 21:42 |
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I can be a real fuckin’ buzzkill.
pizzaman09
> Jayhawk Jake
03/24/2019 at 08:38 |
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Im just jealous that there is already an autocross event where you are. We are still over a month away here.
LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
> Jayhawk Jake
03/24/2019 at 10:32 |
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I looked back and set that you got a 2015. Planning on going with DS for a while or switching to SSC and making all of the tweaks?
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Jayhawk Jake
> LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/24/2019 at 23:48 |
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DS for a while with eyes towards ssc
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> Jayhawk Jake
03/25/2019 at 10:19 |
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I’m going to have to have one some day.
t0ast
> Jayhawk Jake
03/25/2019 at 11:48 |
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Missed the post about buying this, so congrats, and glad you’re enjoying it. Toyobarus have been some of the most consistently enjoyable autocross cars I’ve had to work with so far. They communicate well, they rotate well, and being able to play so easily at (or occasionally beyond) the edge of adhesion is immensely satisfying.
Things get even better once the sticky tires and front sway bar go on
. Just make sure you grab some OEM crash (camber)
bolts as well (
which are
only available / DS-
legal for the front if memory serves)
. You’re going to want every fraction of a degree you can get to slow the inevitable
demise of the outside edges of your tires.
Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
03/26/2019 at 18:54 |
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