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Old 04-20-2013, 09:35 PM
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Well.... I'm already addicted, signed up for next weekend already

I got 9 runs in, but towards the end my rear tires (which are pretty bald) were slipping all over the place. I even did a 360 on one my last runs!
I actually only went off course once (first cone on my first run ) and only hit two cones all day, but that's probably because I wasn't driving hard enough. All that really matters is that it was incredibly fun

Here is a video of one of my best runs, I think it was my 5th of the day.

I need practice!
Old 04-20-2013, 09:59 PM
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Looking good. Seemed like a long course with plenty of slaloms. Even with new tires, the back end is all over the place.

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Old 04-20-2013, 10:31 PM
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Looks like a fun course and long. I'd leave your roof in place. In a C4 it accounts for a big part of chassis stiffness.
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Yes the course was a blast, very well set up. Threw it in 2nd and stayed there the whole time.

I couldn't fit my head with the helmet on under the roof so I took it off
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Don't worry its all down hill from here.
Old 04-22-2013, 11:21 PM
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Hammer it and have fun!

+1 on the "it's all down hill from here!"
Old 04-23-2013, 01:22 PM
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Man, that looked like a fun course! Welcome to the addiction.
Old 04-23-2013, 04:25 PM
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The course was a blast! About a mile long I think. I'm addicted and realize I'll be pouring money into this, this is why I work I'm doing another one this Saturday! You can count on me being in this section of the forum a lot, I have so many questions!
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Definitely a great time. Devens is a great venue. I'll be there Saturday and Sunday. Your welcome to come for some rides and ill try to give you a few pointers if you like. Im going on my 3rd full season with my C5z and still learning! Seat time is everything!
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I'm on my 2nd year and it is so addicting. I am having so much fun and the Autocross people are the greatest. Have a great year with it!!
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Originally Posted by Vettechris996
Definitely a great time. Devens is a great venue. I'll be there Saturday and Sunday. Your welcome to come for some rides and ill try to give you a few pointers if you like. Im going on my 3rd full season with my C5z and still learning! Seat time is everything!
Yeah I'd love to go for a ride, maybe I can take you as well and you can give me some tips

Chris, I go to WPI, if you are who I think you are you also went there? I'm the kid with the polo green C4, I think we met last year at the motorsports garage?

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I'm on my 2nd year and it is so addicting. I am having so much fun and the Autocross people are the greatest. Have a great year with it!!
Yes the autocross people are the greatest! Everyone is so friendly and willing to help out always, it's great.
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As they saying goes about auto-x. You come for the cars, and stay for the people.
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Originally Posted by vinniemc
Yeah I'd love to go for a ride, maybe I can take you as well and you can give me some tips

Chris, I go to WPI, if you are who I think you are you also went there? I'm the kid with the polo green C4, I think we met last year at the motorsports garage?
Yep thats me, I graduated 4 years ago. I think I remember you and the car. I'd be happy to take you for a ride or two! See you Saturday!

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