Road Racing Road Course | Autocross

1st time autox in mint ws6

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 06:30 AM
  #1  
Jon87transam's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 179
Likes: 0
From: Sullivan, IN
Thumbs up 1st time autox in mint ws6

well, i did it, i took car in sig to my first autox put on by scca at a local event. i didn't plan on pushing the car as hard as i did. it was great fun! granted the car is mostly stock, and i quickly over stepped the brakes, but all the cones stayed up! after the second lap, i noticed my car shaking, but i was so pumped up, i shrugged it off. with a helmet you cant hear anything. then the ses started flashing, so i drove out to see what the problem was. when i parked, someone said "you're ticking". my stomach turned to knots! i took off my helmet and i heard it too. i was running on 7 cyls. i figured i broke a rocker arm or a spring b/c the noise was up top. imagine my surprise when i found a plug wire that had been blown off the coil! only problem it was pass. side, and i had to wait for it to cool off before repair. they were pratically done when repair was completed. i had great fun, but i won't take this particular car back again. it is just too pristine. i'll find a good beater next time.
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 05:45 PM
  #2  
Smus's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: MN
Default

Sounds like a lot of fun...I've always wanted to autox...but I won't be doing it in this car...

Auto+stock suspension=no fun at autox

Beater would be good fun to get
Reply
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 06:34 AM
  #3  
Jon87transam's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 179
Likes: 0
From: Sullivan, IN
Default

there is no doubt the stock sus. sux, but also the stock tires and brakes don't help. i felt i could acclerate well, i just couldnt stop and turn near as well
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:57 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE