Video from yesterday's auto-x

"citizennick" (citizennick) 07/27/2015 at 20:56 • Filed to: None

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Video is not of my fast run, like an idiot I forgot to hit record when I started. This run is .2 seconds slower + a cone.

10 ST’s showed up for the event, happy to say I finished ahead of 2nd by 1.2 seconds.

SMF class is easy for my region but it's not going to be competitive at nationals, has me thinking of getting a car dedicated to auto-x (NOT A MIATA) such as a C5 Corvette since those are very competitive in any class they're in.

Flavien Vidal > citizennick 07/27/2015 at 21:03

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That’s 2 cones at 46s and 56s no?

citizennick > Flavien Vidal 07/27/2015 at 21:07

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nope just the one at 46. I might have grazed the one at 56, who knows, they said one. Like I said, wasn't my best run from the day.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > citizennick 07/27/2015 at 21:11

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Not too bad. Looks pretty smooth. Good car placement, but could use a smidge more aggression

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > citizennick 07/27/2015 at 21:14

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Wow that is a fast course! My miata would not do well at that lol.

citizennick > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 07/27/2015 at 21:29

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yeah I got more to learn when it comes to auto-x, 5th event for me. Its a different animal from track events.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > citizennick 07/27/2015 at 21:31

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Very true it is

citizennick > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 07/27/2015 at 21:32

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they do 3 auto-x’s a year here at my local track, and I'm so happy they do! Sometimes us in non-Miatas want to be fast around a course lol.

1111111111111111111111 > citizennick 07/27/2015 at 21:33

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I’m not autocrossin yet. But I’ve been thinking corvette for a while, then I just started thinking viper. I’m pretty conflicted. Mata is fine for me now tho.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 07/27/2015 at 21:35

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Yes it would... It’s all about maintaining momentum, and that’s the real challenge of driving a Miata

I think this was the most recently I’ve autocrossed a Miata

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > citizennick 07/27/2015 at 21:35

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You’re going to SCCA Nationals?

citizennick > 1111111111111111111111 07/27/2015 at 21:36

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I’ve heard the Corvette is even more competitive than a Miata depending on what class you’re in, also what type of setup your region prefers. I’m thinking Corvette since I’m on the track more than I auto-x.

citizennick > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 07/27/2015 at 21:42

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Nope, not worth it. The Focus ST is only competitive in G-street. I would only think about going to Nationals because they're here in Nebraska. But I think I have a FV race the weekend Nationals start anyways.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 07/27/2015 at 21:44

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I love how well people can do in a Miata. I feel pretty slow in comparison.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > citizennick 07/27/2015 at 21:47

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I’ll ne at Nationals... in G-street in a 16 GTI Performance Pack or a STR 1984 911.... both are on the Jesus Tires

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 07/27/2015 at 21:48

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It’s so fun to drive a miata fast

citizennick > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 07/27/2015 at 21:51

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Jesus Tires?

One of the ST guys from my region will probably be there in G-Street. He’s fast, yesterday was the first time I’ve been able to post a better time than him and I’ve done so much more to my car.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > citizennick 07/27/2015 at 22:00

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Jesus Tires = Bridgestone Potenza RE71R. They’re ungodly grippy and have high tolerance for slip angles

You saw my video from my post. I have them on my M3. They’re the “it” tire this year for “200 treadwear”

citizennick > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 07/27/2015 at 22:03

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I had a feeling that’s what you meant! Those are my next summer tires. Would already them if my car wasn’t put in SMF based on it’s mods. Basically 3 classes the ST’s can run. GS, STX, DSP and SMF. Cant run an aftermarket intercooler in STX (the most needed upgrade on the ST). My buddy runs them on his 350z Nismo but he doesn’t push his car nearly enough.

1111111111111111111111 > citizennick 07/27/2015 at 22:03

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The miata is fun, but yup, I want more power. For 30kish I could do corvette or viper. Always leaned to the corvette till I started Craigslistin vipers nearby.

citizennick > 1111111111111111111111 07/27/2015 at 22:05

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If you plan on modifying your future car I would get a Corvette everytime over the Viper.