 Taking the Celica to my first autocross, Now with Video! |
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 May 20, 2006 - 7:47 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Apr 24, '04 From S. Cali Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
That must have been alot of fun!!! One quick question what kind of wheels were you running, they look good on your car.
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May 20, 2006 - 8:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The best Volk TE-37 knock-offs available. They are Rota Grids in Steel Grey. The offset is 48 so you need wheel spacers to run them.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 20, 2006 - 8:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 23, '05 From Charleston, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I'm autocrossing 2 years now and tell you... it's a blast. First you need is good set of tires. I'm running STS class and got Falken Azenis. Ideal for STS. Good lines, late braking and run as smooth as possible. I'm running my ST and having so much fun. Plus I'v got a 5 speed swap finally so it's a really great.
Check out our SCCA side..... SWVRSCCA.COM We'v got some pix and videos and results. Next event is tomorrow. Can't wait... |
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May 20, 2006 - 10:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
load the video into windows movie maker. if you have XP, it should be installed already.
drag the video into the time line below. then click file/save movie file. then go through the steps to compress and re-save the vid. for the compression, just leave it at "best quality for playback on my computer" -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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May 21, 2006 - 9:08 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 21, 2006 - 9:33 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '06 From Nashville Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
niice...i wonder what that formula did.
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May 21, 2006 - 10:02 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 3, '05 From Chicago Suburbs Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Sure as hell it doesn't look like its your first time autox
 Congrats on finish time!Care to share some tips and experience from that event ? This post has been edited by CilverSeliST205: May 21, 2006 - 10:04 AM -------------------- QUOTE(tufy @ Jul 19, 2006 - 7:40 AM) [snapback]458074[/snapback] i dont drive fast, i just fly low |
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May 21, 2006 - 10:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks. From my experience, the one thing that I can tell you that seat time experience is key. It was stunning how much better I got as I did each run. On the street, I never take my car to the limits of traction so seeing how it handles in those situations is a new experience. The only thing I can say is that I highly recommend this experience. It was only $30 too.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 21, 2006 - 10:22 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 7, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 55 (100%) |
Looks like fun. The car looks and sounds great.
-------------------- JDM guy made me do it.
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May 21, 2006 - 10:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
looks awesome!
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May 21, 2006 - 12:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Real nice
This post has been edited by Supersprynt: May 21, 2006 - 12:23 PM -------------------- |
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May 21, 2006 - 12:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
looks amazing man
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May 21, 2006 - 4:33 PM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
nice vid, jay, that looks like one hell of a lot of fun!
tell your camara man/commentator, he needs to learn how to use the ZOOM!!!!!!!!! hahaha j/k man GREAT JOB!!
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May 21, 2006 - 7:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
damn, that looks like so much fun. i wish i could do that. but with my st i'd probably clock in at 55 mins.
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May 21, 2006 - 8:58 PM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Dling the video now. Jay could you put this on yousend it so I can save this to my computer ?
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May 21, 2006 - 9:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(defgeph @ May 21, 2006 - 8:58 PM) [snapback]436451[/snapback] Dling the video now. Jay could you put this on yousend it so I can save this to my computer ? Sure. See if you think its worthy first... Edit: its 8+mb and I think yousendit has a limit of 2mb? This post has been edited by jgreening: May 21, 2006 - 9:06 PM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 21, 2006 - 9:14 PM
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Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
you sendit is up to 1gig. I saw the video, I want a copy
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May 21, 2006 - 9:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
right click, save as
http://uploadfile.putfile.com/videos/14010033295.wmv my L33t hacker skills at work! -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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May 21, 2006 - 10:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks Art.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 22, 2006 - 10:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks for the comments guys. Going to the autocross was a lot of fun and I plan to return. I highly encourage others to give it a try. Also, car modifications are not necessary to improve your driving skills have a good time (although more power does increase the fun factor!).
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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