NCC AutoX Points Event #2

pseto · 04-20-2009, 10:59 AM

if any newbies want to come out for their first autox, let me know. i'll get you hooked up with an instructor so you can start burning rubber

pseto · 04-24-2009, 11:46 AM

this is next week and there are very few spots left. get in NOW since registration will close soon

Biggins · 04-24-2009, 05:45 PM

Sign up and see if you can beat an automatic 318...

I'll ride with whoever needs someone.

pseto · 04-24-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggins

Sign up and see if you can beat an automatic 318...

I'll ride with whoever needs someone.

i doubt anyone here can beat you in the 318, nice of you to offer your services though

pseto · 04-27-2009, 01:57 PM

bump for Sat's autox....anyone else?

Ben335 · 04-27-2009, 03:52 PM

Don,

Do the MIR rental day event. I may not do it as I probably won't be done with break in, but I would definitely go and take some pics if you do it.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253735

Biggins · 04-28-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben335

Don,

Do the MIR rental day event. I may not do it as I probably won't be done with break in, but I would definitely go and take some pics if you do it.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253735

Why would you want to spend four times as much to drive a BMW in a straight line?

pseto · 04-28-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggins

Why would you want to spend four times as much to drive a BMW in a straight line?

i agree but thats one of the issues with these new HP cars nowadays. they have so much power, people wanna test how fast they really are. that is fun, dont get me wrong but once you learn how to launch, driving in a straight line becomes a little boring for me. not a lot of real world application IMO.

autox takes a lot more driver skill to learn how to handle turns, when to brake/accelerate, how to fine tune your car to handle better (and i'm not talking what engine tune to put in), and how to find out what your car is capable of.

for some reason, many people on this board like to drive fast, but dont wanna put in the work to really know how to do it right.

all that being said....i passed MIR twice last week, and now feel an urge to go

Biggins · 04-28-2009, 08:41 AM

Don't get me wrong, I like drag racing too. I grew up in redneck country, and I've made a dozen or so passes in a couple different cars. It's cool to see cars go that fast, but it is sooooo boring after literally five minutes IMO. The day I stopped caring about drag racing was when my buddy took his diesel F-250 to the strip and embarassed many "fast" cars. He then towed a Subaru and a Nissan home which both broke.

Everytime I go, I feel like it's just a waiting game to see whose car we'd tow home first with a broken tranny, clutch, axle(s), etc. I guess that's part of the "fun?"

That said, I'd much rather drag race than hard park.

How about everyone go to the autocross to practice launching and to see if your steering wheel works?

DoNDoN · 04-28-2009, 09:17 AM

I should take the Odyssey to autocross.

pseto · 04-28-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DoNDoN

I should take the Odyssey to autocross.

vans are not allowed; take the M3 and learn how to drive it. there will be plenty of other M cars, along with Porsches, Vipers, Vettes, etc.

we have more women participating this year than I can remember driving totally stock cars. quite a few have said that they are hooked and i've seen that they've registered for Sat.

DoNDoN · 04-28-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pseto

vans are not allowed; take the M3 and learn how to drive it. there will be plenty of other M cars, along with Porsches, Vipers, Vettes, etc.

we have more women participating this year than I can remember driving totally stock cars. quite a few have said that they are hooked and i've seen that they've registered for Sat.

I might have to go to NY for the weekend. I am trying to get out of it so we will see.

pseto · 04-29-2009, 07:28 AM

mid-week bump...we have more than 120+ cars signed up

bogdan · 04-29-2009, 07:55 AM

Yes, come have some fun with us!

45ACP · 04-29-2009, 01:05 PM

Is this thing still on if it rains? Thunder showers are being forecasted for Saturday.

pseto · 04-29-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 45ACP

Is this thing still on if it rains? Thunder showers are being forecasted for Saturday.

yep, rain or shine. rain makes it more fun

it rained the last time we were at summit. it kind of really makes you focus on staying smooth and controlling trottle

BK · 04-29-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 45ACP

Is this thing still on if it rains? Thunder showers are being forecasted for Saturday.

I was going to ask the same question. Looks like it will be rainy.

I'd like to come to one of the AutoX events sometime, having never done one, but I'm not sure I can make it this Saturday.

Highflyr · 04-30-2009, 08:08 AM

I hope it rains, drifting is always fun.

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pseto Major General 817 Rep 7,754 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP, F80 M3 ZCP- beater Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (4)	this is next week and there are very few spots left. get in NOW since registration will close soon __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America President, National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA) Director, National Events ///M Chapter Become a BMW CCA member; Click HERE to join and use my member #339225 for a referral Join our NCC Facebook Page
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pseto Major General 817 Rep 7,754 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP, F80 M3 ZCP- beater Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (4)	bump for Sat's autox....anyone else? __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America President, National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA) Director, National Events ///M Chapter Become a BMW CCA member; Click HERE to join and use my member #339225 for a referral Join our NCC Facebook Page
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Ben335 Captain 46 Rep 891 Posts Drives: 09 M3 Finally here Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2)	Don, Do the MIR rental day event. I may not do it as I probably won't be done with break in, but I would definitely go and take some pics if you do it. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253735
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04-28-2009, 08:41 AM	#10
Biggins Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 1995 318i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Don't get me wrong, I like drag racing too. I grew up in redneck country, and I've made a dozen or so passes in a couple different cars. It's cool to see cars go that fast, but it is sooooo boring after literally five minutes IMO. The day I stopped caring about drag racing was when my buddy took his diesel F-250 to the strip and embarassed many "fast" cars. He then towed a Subaru and a Nissan home which both broke. Everytime I go, I feel like it's just a waiting game to see whose car we'd tow home first with a broken tranny, clutch, axle(s), etc. I guess that's part of the "fun?" That said, I'd much rather drag race than hard park. How about everyone go to the autocross to practice launching and to see if your steering wheel works? __________________
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