Scion Discounted NASA Midatlantic Autocross! Sept.28

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08-21-2008, 03:49 PM

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Lol, My car has about 80k Miles on it and all that abuse I put it thru takes its toll which is why my sway bar broke(Not to Mention I was Pwning BMW's). The Wheel stud thing was a completely different unrelated event, but its definitely what ever you feel safe with.

08-21-2008, 04:07 PM

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the wheels studs, that's not from auto-x that's from doing a lot of wheel changes (which can be from auto-x if you swap wheels around and dont start your lugs by hand) or from having aftermarket wheels with a crazy offset putting stress on the outer most part of the lug.

you're more likely to damage the car parallel parking then autocrossing. it's not like rallycrossing where you can expect $100-200 worth of plastic trim/body part damage per an event.

08-21-2008, 05:04 PM

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and bear, after the last run you had 1.5 sec on me, i'm allowed to produce/find more grip

08-21-2008, 05:47 PM

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you're more likely to damage the car parallel parking then autocrossing

I don't parellel park either

08-21-2008, 11:51 PM

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Well I know sap broke his sway bar one time autoX'n and has snapped a few wheels studs as well.

And hell, i wasn't even thinking about the possibly body damage but thats another thing to think about.

You think Mo is going to autoX his car? I don't know but I wouldn't if I were him.

My thing is that I know I could do the autoX'n with my suspension and brakes. I just don't have the money IF something were to happen. So I'd rather be safe than sorry.

his sway broke simply because of this: Hotchkis. His wheels studs broke because 200ft pounds of torque would stretch any wheel stud. Dont impact lug nuts.

You wont break anything. Other peoples mishaps should not be an excuse for you. Worst thing that could happen is you run over a cone.

If you can drive your car to work, you can drive it in an auto-x. On the flipside, if your car can't handle an auto-x run it shouldn't be driven on the street anyhow because it's not safe.

08-22-2008, 01:05 AM

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If you can drive your car to work, you can drive it in an auto-x. On the flipside, if your car can't handle an auto-x run it shouldn't be driven on the street anyhow because it's not safe.

a very true valid point

every car should have a monthly autocross tech inspection

08-22-2008, 02:59 AM

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come on mike! you cannot resist peer pressure!!! do it or we will think your uncool forever!!!

08-22-2008, 03:06 AM

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dang, why on a thurs?

08-22-2008, 11:18 AM

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*flips calendar from august to september*

ooooooohhhhh

08-22-2008, 12:45 PM

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*flips calendar from august to september*

ooooooohhhhh

I LOL'ed

08-22-2008, 01:42 PM

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come on mike! you cannot resist peer pressure!!! do it or we will think your uncool forever!!!

actually I can cause im not 13. LIVE ABOVE THE INFLUENCE!

08-22-2008, 01:50 PM

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but ironically autocrossing IS my anti-drug. so you'd be fighting the influence

08-22-2008, 02:05 PM

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Well, an autocross on a Saturday keeps me out of the bars on a Friday night. Therefore, autocrossing keeps me sober. Yayy

08-22-2008, 02:38 PM

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The 28th is a sunday

08-22-2008, 02:49 PM

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yup

and i will be heading down there from the frederick area but on the afternoon or evening of the 27th after the gf gets off from work

08-22-2008, 03:16 PM

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How did my name get on there. I'm not autox in front of a bunch of scion peeps who will do nothing but comment on my skills, and def. wont be constructive criticism.

08-22-2008, 03:17 PM

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his sway broke simply because of this: Hotchkis.

I'm glad you wrote this Justin because when I say that he brushes my opinion off, but maybe coming from you it will mean more.

08-22-2008, 04:10 PM

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How did my name get on there.

Posted: 8/20/08 8:00AM Post subject:

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PLEASE GUYS GET TELL YOUR FRIENDS! SCION IS BUYING A FULL HEAT OF 30 SPOTS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED.

1. Larry tC - N/A
2. Leah tC - N/A
3. Chad tC - N/A
4. Brandon tC - N/A
5. Justin xA
6. Moises tC
7. Leah tC - N/A
8. Kanundrum- Sapan
9. tc4italy - Claudia
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Looks like your Boyfriend put you on the list.

08-22-2008, 04:21 PM

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Yeah I saw. It was more like why was my name put on the list, rhetorical question. I'll prob. come see/support ppl, dunno bout auto - xin, we shall see.