Autocross video
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Autocross video
My final lap of the day. There's even a bonus treat in there.
http://hpux.students.engr.scu.edu/~s...acinCALap4.wmv
-Steve
http://hpux.students.engr.scu.edu/~s...acinCALap4.wmv
-Steve
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Re: Autocross video (Desertdawg)
I'm sure you can tell by looking at the video, but my lines are really sloppy.
I'm learning car control more than anything, right now.
I know two definite ways I have of getting faster.
1) Driving better lines.
2) Tires.
Could also push it harder/less hard at certain points.
-Steve
I'm learning car control more than anything, right now.
I know two definite ways I have of getting faster.
1) Driving better lines.
2) Tires.
Could also push it harder/less hard at certain points.
-Steve
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Re: Autocross video (Pacin'California)
Me thinks that Steve has just single-handedly brought the engineering
lab at SCU to a sudden creap - as hundreds try to view his new video.
I'm still trying - taking forever - and I'm on a T1 right now.
:seeya :p:
Finally got through - DOH - upgrading MP now .....
[Modified by NHvette, 12:05 PM 8/4/2003]
lab at SCU to a sudden creap - as hundreds try to view his new video.
I'm still trying - taking forever - and I'm on a T1 right now.
:seeya :p:
Finally got through - DOH - upgrading MP now .....
[Modified by NHvette, 12:05 PM 8/4/2003]
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Re: Autocross video (Pacin'California)
Great video. :cool:
The trick in autocross is practice, lots of it. You're on the right track. :jester
What I love about autocross is that you discover a whole new personality to the car. It handle quite differently when pushing it hard in corner with the pedal to the metal (or fiberglass for older vette). Like a new car, it takes some time to get the feel of it.
Stephan
[Modified by American Boy, 12:44 PM 8/4/2003]
The trick in autocross is practice, lots of it. You're on the right track. :jester
What I love about autocross is that you discover a whole new personality to the car. It handle quite differently when pushing it hard in corner with the pedal to the metal (or fiberglass for older vette). Like a new car, it takes some time to get the feel of it.
Stephan
[Modified by American Boy, 12:44 PM 8/4/2003]
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Re: Autocross video (Pacin'California)
A piece of tape over the mouth of your passenger would sure help some to. :lol:
I noticed him saying floor it, floor at all the wrong times... :lolg:
I noticed him saying floor it, floor at all the wrong times... :lolg:
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Re: Autocross video (Desertdawg)
Great fun to watch! Nothing like Roadrunner cable for mpgs & wmv movies. I guarantee you I could have kept the course workers busy finding all those slung out cones that I scattered while going "Yeeeeeee-hahhhhhh!". :cheers:
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Re: Autocross video (bgrice)
Great fun to watch! Nothing like Roadrunner cable for mpgs & wmv movies. I guarantee you I could have kept the course workers busy finding all those slung out cones that I scattered while going "Yeeeeeee-hahhhhhh!". :cheers:
Dawg- He wanted me to spin out. :D He's a good driver, he was just being a butt.
I did lock the brakes near the end, where the car was skidding but not turning... think it was right before a straight.
-Steve
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Re: Autocross video (Pacin'California)
Dawg- He wanted me to spin out. :D He's a good driver, he was just being a butt.
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Re: Autocross video (Pacin'California)
Exactly what I want to do. That video was too cool! I'm trying to find out how to get started, and where there's an autocross school in my area (N. Kentucky/Cincinnati). I figure this would be a great place to start to learn to handle my car, then try to move up to faster events. Just need someone to point me in the right direction.
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Re: Autocross video (gtldvm)
I'd reccommend autocrossing once or twice first before going in for lessons. Then you'll know what you're in for, and already have an idea of how to handle the car.
I've not had a lesson. How'd I do? :D
-Steve
I've not had a lesson. How'd I do? :D
-Steve
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Re: Autocross video (Pacin'California)
I thought it looked great! I've found that video is deceiving regarding the actual speed you are moving...always looks slower! My daughter filmed me doing 122 MPH on the Kentucky Speedway...looked pitifully slow!
So you mean to tell me you can go to these things without a lesson or credentials, etc.? I've recently read a book all about it. Plan on reading it several times. I have another I haven't touched yet. Got them both from Amazon.com. I understand the theory, now I just want to apply it and get my feet wet. I think what I like most about Autocross is I can really "play" with my car without endangering someone else or break the law!
So you mean to tell me you can go to these things without a lesson or credentials, etc.? I've recently read a book all about it. Plan on reading it several times. I have another I haven't touched yet. Got them both from Amazon.com. I understand the theory, now I just want to apply it and get my feet wet. I think what I like most about Autocross is I can really "play" with my car without endangering someone else or break the law!
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Re: Autocross video (gtldvm)
All you need is a driver's license and a roadworthy car.
Most places loan helmets. Mine do. Though I'd like to buy my own one of these days.
Did you get "The Secrets of Solo Racing"? I like it, though they aren't exactly great with how they define things.
It's important that you actually go out there first before you really start studying. Making better lines is hard when you don't have any knowledge of what you're doing in the first place. :)
-Steve
PS I spent a lot of time "learning" the limits of the vette before I ever took it to AX. Then I found out at AX how much more I had to go! Now I can drive much more confidently on the street.
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Most places loan helmets. Mine do. Though I'd like to buy my own one of these days.
Did you get "The Secrets of Solo Racing"? I like it, though they aren't exactly great with how they define things.
It's important that you actually go out there first before you really start studying. Making better lines is hard when you don't have any knowledge of what you're doing in the first place. :)
-Steve
PS I spent a lot of time "learning" the limits of the vette before I ever took it to AX. Then I found out at AX how much more I had to go! Now I can drive much more confidently on the street.
[Modified by Pacin'California, 10:04 PM 8/6/2003]
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Re: Autocross video (Pacin'California)
The Secrets of Solo Racing is exactly the book I have read! I am just starting "Driving to Win" by Carroll Smith. You are providing me with great news! I can't wait to get started. My wife is gonna kill me. Now I just have to find an event close by. Thanks for all the info.
