auto-X weekend PIX Options

[miro1975]

I don't know if I did it right, but that suppose to be a picture in my photobucket account.
Anyway.
That was a great weekend. We had a benefit event saturday in Charleston,WV and just 20 cars showed up, so we had 8 regular runs and about 5-7 fun runs. So much fun. I going to have some videos later....
Next day sunday we went to Mercer county regional airport wich is BRR SCCA Club event. It was great. We had much more space out there and more speed. Max was I thing aroud 75-80 MPH. Who know autocross, 75-80 mph really fast. But that just for higher horspower cars like my brother GT-FOUR, wich is little over 300 HP. I finished 2th from 9 cars in STS class( first was 89 integra) and in Pax over all 9th from 60 cars. I had my girlfriend with me every run, so about 120 pounds added to the car.
ST celica need little more power, but handling is outstanding. With a little upgrades, great fun to drive and potential to have winning car. In our region ( SWVRSCCA.COM ) , I'm going to take a 1st place over all in STS class for 2005-2006 season. Thanks for reading....

This post has been edited by defgeph: Oct 5, 2006 - 6:04 PM

[celica47]

Yeah congrats man, there is a few auto crossers on here. I need to get into this seems like the Celica has a home in it lol. ITs definetly not at the strip thats for sure.

[94celicadude]

great to hear, i am also going to take 1st in STS in the Midwest St. Louis Region, i too drive an St, coupe. Great car.

[miro1975]

Cool. I just like to see more Celicas involved in this great and cheap form of racing. It's great for driving skills and lot of people thing that it's easy and slow, you now what I mean. But ones you take them for a spin, they can't believe how fast, crazy fun it is. I like it a lot and like to try a track day sometimes next year at Mid Ohio or Summit Point. 'll see....

This post has been edited by miro1975: Oct 2, 2006 - 9:56 PM

[miro1975]

More pix: http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/mir...mgAnch=imgAnch1
http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/mir...th_DSC_0243.jpg
http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/mir...mgAnch=imgAnch1
I just got a CD from my friend so check it out. Let me know what do you guys think. I mised the turn. That was braking from 75 mph to 15-20 mph.

This post has been edited by miro1975: Oct 4, 2006 - 9:22 PM

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Good job man, you must be pretty good. Maybe we can set something up on Saturday to have a little fun. I'll see if I can't set that up.

[hitcachi]

thats what im talking about. Our cars can be autocross beast's with the right suspension tune, and appropriate driver skill.

[miro1975]

Yes that's right. Celicas are one of the best handling cars . And thay sexy too, hahaha.

[jdg371]

I got 7 out of 28 in my Class w00t! and like.. 31 out of 77 [PAX] 46 out of 77 [RAW]

http://www.odr-scca.org/dave/results/RawResults10-1-06.htm
Track

Stock Celica ST Hatchback in GSN [Bleh 2600lb of slowness!]

I could have dont alot better if I had more air.. 41.5 all around. I usually have 48/46

This post has been edited by jdg371: Oct 5, 2006 - 2:53 PM

[miro1975]

That is very nice. What kind of tires are you running. I have Falken Azenis and I'm using 45 f and 40 rear( in cold. after they heat up , it is around 49-50 f and 43 rear). I'll tell you , that's perfect. If you running stock class, you can run stiky tires like KHUMOS V710's or hossier's.

[Defgeph]

Fixed the picture in your first post.

[jdg371]

I bought a set of Kumho Ecsta for 50bux lol thats what I have and their pretty good. Im thinking of getting some Falken Ziexs for weekend rubber.

Like.. 17s [tC] wheels/tires for everyday.. and my 15s for autox.. and my current 15s for winter rubber haha. What suspension setup are you running?

[miro1975]

Dude... All I'v got is $70 Drop Zone springs, rear sway bar from GT ( still going to put front GT sway bar) and agressive negative camber up front 2.6 deg. and 1.5 rear. That's it. All you need for autoX is good tires, brakes ( hawks pads) and just drive like crazy.

Thank you for the Picture. I don't know how to do it, lol.

[jdg371]

whats the size difference with the ST and GT sways? Id love to get some bigger ones that wont change my class. I replaced my brakes with OEM ones right now.. after I do a rear disk brake conversion/GT fronts I'll use some Hawks. I got some pics of my last autox. nothing too great

[jdg371]

[miro1975]

Let see some pictures.
Gt sway bar is thicker> I think about 1mm . Front is 19mm on ST and 20mm on GT. Looks like no diff at all, but works.



Ohh , they on all ready...
Pretty cool. What lot is that? Looks old. If you guys need a mower let me know ...hahaha just kiding.
Car looks good.

This post has been edited by miro1975: Oct 5, 2006 - 7:18 PM

[jdg371]

aight sweet. I might attempt to run in the STS class as soon as I leave Novice.. probably grab some strut/spring combo [TRD? AGX?] GT brake upgrade [or GT4 front/GT reat] GT Sways, Front/Rear Strut, and some 225s on 16s [Looking at some 16x7.5 ASAs]

Its close to impossible to win in the GS class here... those Minis are just soo damn quick.. and they run in packs.. we usually have 10-15 in each event

This post has been edited by jdg371: Oct 5, 2006 - 7:21 PM

[miro1975]

Just be carefull for what kind of mods you going to do. Check rules for STS. Can't change brakes for GT's ... Body parts must be stock. ( bumpers , fender etc.)

Here is video from Mercer county Airport from like half year ago. That is BRRSCCA region. My car was waiting for a paint job at the time. Enjoy...

http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/mir...mgAnch=imgAnch1

My car is samewhere there 2X

This post has been edited by miro1975: Oct 5, 2006 - 8:27 PM

[jdg371]

I talked to the coordinators we have here.. parts from gt and st that are interchangeable are allowed

I got some of my first videos on my sig

[miro1975]

I did not know that. Are you under SCCA?