June 20 - FAST Open at Tampa Bay Downs

[aw614]

I think I may have to experiment with the tire pressures at TBD, the last few times I've used what works at brooksville and it really didn't feel right at TBD last year.

My tire pressures are probably way off based on the gauge I use (both gauges are close to each other), but I've usually run 38-40 up front and 45 in the rear..., but may try lower factory recommended pressures at tbd this time around.

Still feel like a noob with tire pressures and feel

[BigBlue]

I'm claiming 7th place, just got one of those feelings about Saturday.

The nice thing about low expectations is you almost never go home disappointed.

That's why I'm planning on finishing in the top 20 in M2. That might be achievable.

[twistedwankel]

I think I may have to experiment with the tire pressures at TBD, the last few times I've used what works at brooksville and it really didn't feel right at TBD last year.

My tire pressures are probably way off based on the gauge I use (both gauges are close to each other), but I've usually run 38-40 up front and 45 in the rear..., but may try lower factory recommended pressures at tbd this time around.

Still feel like a noob with tire pressures and feel

Andrew stop thinking so much and just drive the bitch~~ OR I'll make you drive the vette!!

[twistedwankel]

I'm claiming 7th place, just got one of those feelings about Saturday.

The nice thing about low expectations is you almost never go home disappointed.

That's why I'm planning on finishing in the top 20 in M2. That might be achievable.

Dude.
I'm providing lunch. Get motivated

[garage west]

The really fast guys drive it like they rented it.

This is why Ron always beats me in my car. Nothing corners faster, flies higher, or performs better off-road than a rental car!

[shakedown067]

Nothing corners faster, flies higher, or performs better off-road than a rental car!

[Tim_M]

How timely...:



Unfortunately, I was driving a Jeep...took the lumps too well.



PS...the old STI passed 177,000 miles on the way back from 3 hours on chassis dyno...gained ~50 WHP...but it will be slower for autocross as it lost the spool of the stock turbo.



Great fun everywhere else though!

Looking forward to the last event...3rd Place M1 is up for grabs!

[Tim_M]

By the way, tire pressure secret: car manufacturer put a cheat sticker on the inside driver's door jam of every car...it is a sure way to win!

[Jamie]

How timely...:



Unfortunately, I was driving a Jeep...took the lumps too well.

Should have been driving a Mustang...or a Charger.

PS...the old STI passed 177,000 miles on the way back from 3 hours on chassis dyno...gained ~50 WHP...but it will be slower for autocross as it lost the spool of the stock turbo.

212,000+ Stop yer whining.

Found a guy over at CENTCOM who just came down from VA Beach...says he used to autocross his STI out at Little Creek. Trying to talk him into an event....

[Solar]

How timely...:



Unfortunately, I was driving a Jeep...took the lumps too well.

Should have been driving a Mustang...or a Charger.

Or a mini van....

[Carracer]

I haven't autocross my own car for over a month!



So it's back with not 3 but 4 new 195/60/14 Azenis tires and a performance oriented alignment ready to break-in at this event. Can't wait!

[Inspecta]

Great picture Philip! I can't wait to see how well it does.
It looks like your tire pressures are off. [emoji12]


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[Carracer]

Great picture Philip! I can't wait to see how well it does.
It looks like your tire pressures are off. [emoji12]


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In that picture they actually were... How did you know that?

I asked to have them set to 34 PSI but they had them "around" 28~29 PSI, they felt like trash at that level. I'm running 35 now and they are feeling great.

[Solar]

It looks like your tire pressures are off.

I second that, did you get nitrogen or just regular air ?

[Carracer]

It looks like your tire pressures are off.

I second that, did you get nitrogen or just regular air ?

Helium actually, I'm trying to reduce rotating mass...

[Solar]

It looks like your tire pressures are off.

I second that, did you get nitrogen or just regular air ?

Helium actually, I'm trying to reduce rotating mass...

I do know that with the Azeni's it helps if you mount them hienway.

[Carracer]

It looks like your tire pressures are off.

I second that, did you get nitrogen or just regular air ?

Helium actually, I'm trying to reduce rotating mass...

I do know that with the Azeni's it helps if you mount them hienway.

your avitar game is on point.

[Solar]

It looks like your tire pressures are off.

I second that, did you get nitrogen or just regular air ?

Helium actually, I'm trying to reduce rotating mass...

I do know that with the Azeni's it helps if you mount them hienway.

your avitar game is on point.

Ha, I was just pointing out a hienway, there is a 3 - 5 pound difference.

[Native]

Ha, I was just pointing out a hienway, there is a 3 - 5 pound difference.

Thank you sir may I have another.

[Tim_M]

I finally got my car corner weighted...

I used what I had to get it right (14 pieces of St Augustine Sod...deal @ $1.57 a square!).

I think it will do great tomorrow...