Autocross Report

ManyMoonsAgo · 10-29-2011, 06:51 AM

Thought I would take a moment to encourage anyone who has considered autocrossing but not actually done so for whatever reason, to take the plunge and head out.

I was quite nervous before my first autocross, but after the first run, I was beyond thrilled and hooked. I have run with both my local chapter of the BMW CCA and the Porsche CA and both groups were fantastic paying special attention to the newbies in the group and offering instructors to ride shotgun.

Autocrossing is particularly fun as driver discipline and precision are paramount and you quickly come to realize and appreciate just what separates a good lap (and driver) from a great lap (and driver).

Below is the course the Porsche club setup and a few action shots of my car from the day.

CJ421 · 11-01-2011, 09:19 PM

Nice pics ... I'm definitely interested in doing an autocross. I did a PCA track event about two weeks ago, loved it.

Damn! @ your mods!

ForTheD · 11-05-2011, 11:31 AM

Agreed. If you have ever thought of autocrossing, just do it. Lots of people I talk to think they need to modify your cars first. Not at all. thats the beauty of it.

Now if I could just find some larger events in my area. most of the time i'm in 1st gear...

Express · 11-05-2011, 11:38 AM

auto x is a great time!!

mike the snake · 11-05-2011, 02:12 PM

AX is a lot of fun. You can AX any car, and it really helps with driver skills. Nice and safe as well.

10-29-2011, 06:51 AM	#1
ManyMoonsAgo Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pinellas County, Florida, USA iTrader: (0)	Autocross Report Thought I would take a moment to encourage anyone who has considered autocrossing but not actually done so for whatever reason, to take the plunge and head out. I was quite nervous before my first autocross, but after the first run, I was beyond thrilled and hooked. I have run with both my local chapter of the BMW CCA and the Porsche CA and both groups were fantastic paying special attention to the newbies in the group and offering instructors to ride shotgun. Autocrossing is particularly fun as driver discipline and precision are paramount and you quickly come to realize and appreciate just what separates a good lap (and driver) from a great lap (and driver). Below is the course the Porsche club setup and a few action shots of my car from the day. Attached Images __________________ Montego Blue / Saddle Brown / Gray Poplar 6-speed Manual (CDV-free) / BMW Performance Exhaust / Dinan Intercooler / Dinan Stage 2 / Dinan Cold Air Intake BMW Performance Suspension / Dinan LSD / 19" Forgestar F14s / Front and Rear M3 Bushings & Arms / Rear Sway / Dinan Monoballs
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11-01-2011, 09:19 PM	#2
CJ421 Brigadier General 1559 Rep 4,109 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	Nice pics ... I'm definitely interested in doing an autocross. I did a PCA track event about two weeks ago, loved it. Damn! @ your mods! __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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ForTheD Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i 6MT (ZSP) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salem, OR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Agreed. If you have ever thought of autocrossing, just do it. Lots of people I talk to think they need to modify your cars first. Not at all. thats the beauty of it. Now if I could just find some larger events in my area. most of the time i'm in 1st gear...
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Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	auto x is a great time!!
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mike the snake Captain 68 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sonoma County, CA. iTrader: (1)	AX is a lot of fun. You can AX any car, and it really helps with driver skills. Nice and safe as well.
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