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Some pics from last week too:

Here are a couple vids from the last two weekends. First is Langley last week: (bad day of driving, no clean runs) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9041641325137057954&hl=en Second was from today at VMP. Had some good runs, somehow ended up less than 2 sec. behind some of the really...

It won't handle like an RX7 but it does have a good suspension for the age (if it's in good shape) Poodles, most people mention their mk3's pushing alot. I had the same thing after replacing the bushings. Very tail happy and never pushed (with 235/265 tires) I changed swaybar bias (stiffer...

Interesting, I've thought about this happening but never noticed it. I can feel when I forget to switch to 'sport' mode but never noticed when it's changing to 'firm' on track. I figured there might not be a big difference in the two w/ Tokicos (however normal vs. sport can be felt) Btw, if...

The mk3 can be made to turn pretty well, if you are talking transitional agility, look to a wider wheel for the given tire. I run 17x9/17x10 w/ 235/255 which handles quick transitions much better than the same size tires on 8/9" wheels. Swaybars are also a big help in this area, I don't have...

Titan is on the 'to find soon' list (I'm waiting for my Father in law to sell his) but I've been very impressed by my Tacoma (hills are tough), it does weigh less than the Supra too. It's rated at 5k towing and with trailer I'm ~4900+ so it's marginal. That's why I don't tow over 60 mph! The...

Just came across this thread. Did the shop finish the job yet? I've got the nylon bushings and I'd say 15 hrs. could be a great deal depending on the car. All of the rears had to be cut out, took some time to not damage the subframe while doing this. Luckily some of the fronts came out without...

I'll remember your sponsors when I'm sitting in the back of my grassroots level tow vehicle (98' Tacoma) and drinking high life camping at the track to save $$ :) Glad you're getting that stuff together Grimsta, maybe one day we can run an event (Nationals in Ohio?)

Btw, Yaitsme has a set of Zeals for sale in the FS section. I thought I could afford them but don't have the funds right now. Anyone interested in this stuff might want to give them a look. Brian

David, I got a very tailhappy response with the ST bars and that's with staggered tires (235/255, was 235/265 before) and also the nylon bushings (forgot to list those above) It tended to oversteer before the bushings but not as severely. To get things more nuetral I replaced the front bar with...

Here's my points receiving mods: Eibach/Tokico springs/struts ST rear/Tanabe front swaybars Front/rear STB 235/255 tires (Azenis for auto-x) IC/Intercooler pipes (AMS) 550s/Lex/AFPR/Walboro Techtom Ecu MAFT-Pro (unused so far) Sparcos Exhaust/DP/Test pipe K&N FIPK CT26 @ 14 psi...

Summit main is like that as is VIR but have lots of elevation change too. There are tire walls but there's run off room before them. I run an auto-x series on a oval speedway and it's walls all around. You really have to have a little more preservation and tune the walls out. Deffinitely don't...

I'll need a bigger tow vehicle before I can get down to those tracks. I feel for the Tacoma (98) more than a 2 hr. tow, the Supra outweighs it I believe. I'm still using the stock cooler but no oil temp gauge. Planning to add one this winter and maybe a new stock cooler. Seems to do ok though, I...

I'm leading the class (TTD) after 9 events with 4 to go for our NASA-X series (what Nasa is calling auto-x) we've got 3 venues which makes it pretty cool, one big auto-x lot, one oval speedway, and a small roadcourse. (1.1 mile) I don't think she'd get me a gift that big again, got a little...

Should be there autoxing Nov. 11th (Va points event) and 18th (Nasa points). I've got even more traction with my auto-x tires (Azenis) :) but my buddy in his WRX (2nd to me in points for our class) has just added a lot of power with a Cobb upgrade. I'm going to be fighting to keep up with him...

Cool man looks good, just gotta get that rear planted (although it's fun to step it out) What's the deal with that track, they'll let you rent it for a few hours? If you do some more and get down to a track South of you (Summit in WV, near DC or VIR in South Va) let me know. Glad to see another...

Thanks for the pics David, nice meeting you too. Weekend went very well, started off a little rusty (been a year since my first/last event, also at Summit) They had just repaved last week so old markers were gone but it was very smooth. By the 2nd day I was driving a good, consistent line and...

Cool man, I've ridden in 3 a few times, it's a world of difference from the pace of 1. I'm learning all I can along the way, the advanced guys are far beyond me right now (rotating with gators and controled sliding/recovery in high speed corners) Show them the mk3 can compete Grimsta!

Cool man, another member bit by the bug :) Yeah, at stock boost with the weight of the mk3 (and technology of newer cars) they're going to seem fast on a straight. The weight also makes it tough on pads. I've worn through some good pads quickly like that but I'm going to try out race pads this...

I think you'll have a hard time prying him from the RX to bring his mk3 out there. From what I understood, you have to progress through group 3 to do time trials, I know I'm not ready yet, it's much different than auto-x at the speeds you see but it's so addictive. Keep us posted, maybe we can...