Official Autocross Callout thread

[Beach Cruiser]

Ok Straight liners, the local autox scene is about to start. So here's your chance to come out and beat up on some poor mustang guys in the twisty's (unless it's a certain late model Shelby) The first race of the year is March 21st, It will be on the little creek amphib base. Registration to the public (non club members) is not open yet, but I wanted to plant the seed. If you have never done this before, you have no idea, just ask Roscoe. If you are intimidated about doing somethiing you have never done before, I will be your official guide and show you the ropes. If you are going to be embarassed by getting spanked by a 94hp Miata, then stay home! If you just want to come out and watch, let me know, I may even let you ride along in my car.

[Jazz]

YES! Seriously though, its not as easy as it looks and a 400hp car can easily get its a$$ handed to it by a Miata that's properly setup and driven hard. Funny that those are the cars I'm actually gunning for :) which is no small task in an F-body.

I'm be getting in on a full membership this year and have spent most of the winter prepping the car. Should be a blast this year and I'm hoping to actually put down some decent times.

[socalmach]

I'll probably show for a little while but I can't run until I replace the valve train on the car. I need to run by Doug's in Virginia Beach to see what it will cost.

I'll be running regular street tire once I do get things running right so, hopefully you won't be up on my poor ole Mustang too bad.

[Colonial Cobra]

Not sure if I can make the next one.. Are they running at Langley this year?

[novajoe]

I am looking at killing a few cones this year!

[Beach Cruiser]

Ok, I warned you guys... Here's the official first event of the year. Bring em on... You don't have to drive 2 hours for an 11 second run, you can get 50 seconds of track time per run for less than 30 mins drive! But you will have to use the steering wheel and brakes...

The TSCC March 21st 2010 Event at ACU4 is now OPEN!

To register for the event, follow this link:
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=107

To view the entries for the event, follow this link:
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=108

To register for the 2010 Base Access List, follow this link:
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=55

To review the current 2010 Base Access List, follow this link:
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=56
Remember if your not on the Access List before Wednesday March 21st, you won't gt in the gate!

Don't forget to bring a few bucks to have lunch with the MWR gang.

[Jazz]

I'm officially registered.

[novajoe]

Looking at doing a little time on the twisties this year.

[Jazz]

I am not sure how I'll do this year. I really need to get the tires rotated and balanced. I think I'll get an alignment on Sunday.

[socalmach]

Not sure if I can make the next one.. Are they running at Langley this year?

The NASA group isn't running any events at Langley this year.

How dare you ask some of these guys to use brakes and a steering. :ROFL:

[grn95t/a]

The NASA group isn't running any events at Langley this year.

How dare you ask some of these guys to use brakes and a steering. :ROFL:

only time i use brakes and steering is after the 1/4 traps, trying to make the turn off to the timeslip booth. :thumbsup:

[Red2001SS]

Shutting down at Richmond at 120+ gets kinda scary.

[Beach Cruiser]

That's why you guys are scared to come out! Jazz and Rosco are coming, Try making a 180 deg turn at a measly little 80 mph, I've been over 130 at VIR then trying to judge where the next turn was...

[grn95t/a]

my T/A is setup strickly for straight line fun, no front swaybar, qa1's, skinnies, tunnel mount tourqu arm, and lots of weight reduction. but my new daily would be fun in the twistes with a few little suspension mods, lmao!

[novajoe]

but my new daily would be fun in the twistes with a few little suspension mods, lmao!

So lets spin a few wrenches and see what you can do.

I will be trying to run with the S10 this year, So you should be more than able to keep up.

[Jazz]

I was hoping to get my C5 Brake upgrade done before Sunday, but looks like that's not going to happen at this point..

[Jazz]

Registration for the next event (Sunday 4/18) is currently open! Look for me out there, I'm numba 3!

P.S. I'd like to recommend these guys. http://www.autocrossnumbers.com/

Their price and service were both really great.

Swaybars--- UMI's will be here Saturday morning biatches... See you Sunday

[JShadx]

I have always been a straight line guy. Last year my buddy let me run his WRX sti at Langley and it was the most fun I have had in a long time. Everyone should try it.....

[Beach Cruiser]

Registration for the TSCC May 16th 2010 Event at ACU4 is now open.

To register for the event, follow this link:
Event Registration
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=107

To register for the 2010 Base Access List, follow this link:
Base Access List Registration
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=55

To review the current 2010 Base Access List, follow this link:
Current Base Access List
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=56
Remember if your not on the Access List before Wednesday May 12th, you won't get in the gate!

Registration for the event will close on May 12th, if your info is on the base access list prior to the 12th, but you did not register for the event in time contact us to see if we have room for walk up registrations. We don't have any flexibility with the access list, so if your not on that your out of luck.

Don't forget to bring a few bucks to have lunch with the MWR gang.

[Jazz]

See you there dude. Hope I'll do better this time. Still staying on street tires though. Didn't have enough cash for rims to go with the slicks...

[Beach Cruiser]

you didn't even show! I had to take on all those mustangs all by myself!

[bankz27]

I am going to be out for one of these in the vette soon as I finish some other basic mods like SS oil lines and new shifter that comes in...and the catch can!

[bankz27]

YES! Coilovers, bushings and sway bars are installed with new tires with negative camber next shifter then going to the track!!!!!

[Jazz]

Unfortunately my brake upgrade install ran into a snag. I didn't have brakes in the morning of the event. I got it fixed around 11pm which means I'd missed tech at that point. I expect to have everything sorted out by the next event.

[Beach Cruiser]

Registration for the TSCC June 20 2010 Event at ACU4 is open to TSCC members (log in info will be provided via email), registration to non-members will open 6/10/10.

To register for the event, follow this link:
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=107
To view the entries for the event, follow this link:
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=108


To register for the 2010 Base Access List, follow this link:
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=55


To review the current 2010 Base Access List, follow this link:
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=56

Remember if your not on the Access List before Wednesday June 16th, you won't get in the gate!

Don't forget to bring a few bucks to have lunch with the MWR gang.

[novajoe]

What time are you running?

[Beach Cruiser]

I'm #28, I'll be in the first heat unless they change anything around. Usually 10 am start. You'll have to get on the base access list to come out if you don't have base access stickers. Come on, you can ride with me, car handles better with a passenger.

[novajoe]

Sweet I will bring the camera I am on the list already

[Jazz]

Hopefully no issues this time. Spending Saturday going over the car tip to tail.

[novajoe]

Here is the first edit of the video.

It was a bit windy today at ACU but some good runs none the less

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/7686873/20439624

[Beach Cruiser]

you need a Zoom! Good videos though, thanks for coming out and shooting. Maybe nextime we can get some more ECD participation. My best run was the last 47.8 run. Finished 18th overall out of 92 cars. Considering the caliber of the 17 cars (two were Karts) in front of me, I'm pretty happy with the way the car is running now.

[novajoe]

I would have used the zoom but it was so bright I couldn't see what I was filming. LOL

[Jazz]

Yeah Joe, thanks. In other interesting news I lost a lower radiator hose on the way home. Had to put it back on an refill in on the side of the street. Luckily a nice lady let me use her hose. Hottest day of the year I guess kinda taxed the old cooling system. I'll be checking all my hose clamps this week. Guess the A/C strained the system more than I was expecting... Just hope I didn't get it too hot and blew out the head gaskets, but since I stopped the car after only about 100 feet its not very likely.

[Beach Cruiser]

man, I starting to believe that the car is cursed! glad you made it home. Good thing that didn't happen out on the course, you would have had 89 people really pissed at you!

[novajoe]

You lost a fuel line and the radiator hose! Bad day man. But atleast you made it home under power!

[Beach Cruiser]

Maybe Chris just needs to go to a hydraulics 101 technical class!

[Jazz]

Fuel line was a real bummer but at least I know why that happened I think. I was replacing fuel lines and that one just didn't get seated properly. I'm actually going to add zip ties to these lines just to make sure I think. As for the hose, I tightened them all (except for that one apparently) only a few weeks ago. Guess the added load of the a/c must have upped the pressure enough to pop it off. All in all pretty minor stuff honestly. Now I'd like to see some times. Probably will be on slicks for the next event...

[Jazz]

My best time was a 53.? I believe. I lost the time slip because I was leaking gas at that point. I was however on street tires which makes a huge difference. The BMW M3 that was beside me was running similar times and honestly he should have been destroying me so I felt pretty good about it.

[Beach Cruiser]

You need more front Camber, -3 if you can get it. Staying on Street tires for a couple more events will make you a better driver, jumping early to slicks is almost like using NOS! If we have fun runs next event we can swap cars and see what happens. It took me a long time to get my car dialed in, and I'm still not there yet. Tires alone is not going make up 6 seconds! you need to tighten up the connection between the steering wheel and the the seat!

[Biggriff]

nice one mills... i'm going to use that one in the future...

[grn95t/a]

sweet video. looks like ya'll had a blast.

[novajoe]

sweet video. looks like ya'll had a blast.

Yes I did!

Security was a little tight this time due to the Big wigs on base came down to watch.

Normally I can get better access and better video.

[socalmach]

I'll be out there as soon as I can get mine running right, transmission fixed and a tune for the headers.

[Beach Cruiser]

Joe, do you have a suction cup mount for your camera? If so, I'd like to try out some video from inside the car. You never did ask for a ride along, although it would be tough to film and hold on at the same time. I might could be talked into running Pungo in two weeks if anyone else is interested. Pungo is more grassroots and usually a smaller turnout.

[Jazz]

Dude, nothing I haven't heard before. The car has a LOT more in it than I am getting out of it. I figure 3 or 4 seconds at least, but I just don't have enough seat time in the car. It's hard to tell when it's getting close to letting go at this point.

For everyone with a soft stock suspension, I'd welcome you to take a few laps in a car that has a tight suspension. There's a LOT of feel required to know when the car is at its limit, I just can't feel it yet honestly. On the other hand I was running similar times to the BMW M3 that was right beside me and that car SHOULD have been wiping the floor with me... :) I'll get up with Mills eventually, though it might take the rest of the year to dial in the car honestly. And as for the camber, agreed, I don't have enough with the stock setup. That will be fixed soon.

[Beach Cruiser]

Ok guys, here we go again!

Registration for the July 25th Event will be open tomorrow July 15th. Follow this link.

http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=107

[11secss]

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[Beach Cruiser]

Registration for non club members open's tomorrow...

[Jazz]

I need to decide if I want to change my setup for this. I need more camber but also need to stop spending money when there's 100 other things I need to do.

[Beach Cruiser]

Anybody wanna come out on Sunday and make right and left turns? http://www.autocross.us/forums/index.php?showtopic=4991&st=0

[grn95t/a]

no thanks...appreciate it though

[Jazz]

I'll be there :) Car seems sorted out now so only need to work on the seat to wheel interface now.

[Jazz]

Video from yesterday's autocross.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0MG-jzwH9Y

This was my last and best run of the day. Under 63 seconds but still 10 seconds off the fastest times.

[novajoe]

Nice run!

[Beach Cruiser]

Coming up on March 20th at Little Creek amphib base. Registration not posted yet but I'll put it up when it opens up.

[socalmach]

I will be there to watch, I may or may not run though. I still haven't got my input shaft fixed (if that's what the problem is).

[POP414]

i would love to get in on it maybe at a later date. I need to get the car tuned and broken in first. but i might just show up to watch for this one. does it cost anything?

[Beach Cruiser]

It's free to watch, and you can ride along as well. You need to get your name on the access list so you can get on base, when I post a link up there will also be a link for the access list. You only have to do it once a year.

[POP414]

cool. sounds like alot of fun. Which base is all this on?

[Beach Cruiser]

Little Creek Amphib base, we race on the hovercraft pad

[POP414]

Sweet, cant wait!

[Beach Cruiser]

Here's the official sign up link, if you want to come out you have to put your name on the access list to get on base if you're not military. Hope to see you there!

Registration for the TSCC March 20th, 2011 Event at ACU4 is open to the public!

Due to a scheduling crunch we were not able to open the event to our members prior to opening to the public, next month(and the rest of the year) we will open registration on our typical schedule: Full and Basic Members will receive an email containing a temporary user name & password, 3 days later event registration will open to the public and a notice will be placed on autocross.us

To register for the event, follow this link:
http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=107

To view the entries for the event, follow this link:
Event Entry List: http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=108

To register for the 2011 Base Access List, follow this link:
Base Access List Registration Form: http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=55

Remember if your not on the Access List before Wednesday March 16th, you won't get in the gate!

Don't forget to bring a few bucks to have lunch with the MWR gang.

[POP414]

none of those links are workin for me :/

[Beach Cruiser]

Try this one:

http://www.autocross.us/forums/index.php?showtopic=5105&st=0&#entry52204

[socalmach]

I updated the your post with good links Mills.

[grn95t/a]

i wish my car turned left and right.....NOT! have fun fella's

[POP414]

hey, even if we're not going to this event, we have to get our names on the base access list for the year, right? and is it the same for registering to race?

[Beach Cruiser]

If you put your name on the access list it's good for the whole year. To actually race you will have to sign up for each one individually if not a member of TSCC. The membership for TSCC is over for the year, so you would be on the pay as you race plan, but getting on the access list lets you come out and watch (or ride) at any event you want.

[Beach Cruiser]

Update! Event moved to Pungo!

Due to a delay in the approval to use ACU-4 for the upcoming March 20th event TSCC has rented the Pungo Airfield location to hold our event at. Since this is the first event of the season and we all have been waiting too long to get back on course we felt that the inconvenience of having to relocate the event at the last minute would be a better alternative to canceling the event.

Unfortunately we will not be able to have the Test-n-Tune on Saturday as planned, but we do need some volunteers (more than usual) to help prepare the site for our event. Please reply to this email if you are able to assist Saturday. Push brooms, blowers, and weedeater’s would be a ton of help, so if you have one please bring it. If we can get done early enough to set the course up, a few practice runs(in reverse direction only) may be your payment for giving up some of your Saturday to help us make the event happen.

The entrance gate is located 300 foot North of Pungo Pizza on Princess Anne Rd.

Pungo Pizza
1824 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

[novajoe]

What is the date for this?

[Beach Cruiser]

Sunday the 20th, this weekend

[Jazz]

It's my wife's birthday and the car isn't really ready so I'm skipping this one. Hope you guys have fun.

[novajoe]

I will be at work till 3.

But if you still need a hand after that let me know.

The clutch went BOOM! in the IROC so it wo't be out for a while

[socalmach]

If anyone is still planning on going the event has been moved to Pungo because of an issue at ACU-4 on little creek.

http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/