my auto-x results [Archive]

chet

08-21-2002, 07:56 PM

in case anyone is interested...here are some results from the auto-x i attended in bristol connecticut.

and unless all 7 of the wrx guys couldn't drive, i wasn't impressed. i rode in one at the end of the day during dollar runs and they push through every corner. also, with shitty tires and no traction i was only 2 seconds behind the fastest wrx...and from what i had heard i thought these cars were legendary at the auto-x.

also, the ftd belongs to mark daddio...who drives a turbo neon. he has a 2.4 liter mexican intrepid motor and his car is fast as hell. (this motor will also be in the 2003 pt cruiser) he was also a national champion last year...and can drive as well as anyone i've ever seen. check scca.org and put in a search for his name...you'll see his results.

anyway...here's the link...

http://www.cartct.com/C_A_R_T__Event_Results/ax081102/ax081102.htm
(my name is chet hewitt)

PseudoRealityX

08-22-2002, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by "chethewitt"

in case anyone is interested...here are some results from the auto-x i attended in bristol connecticut.

and unless all 7 of the wrx guys couldn't drive, i wasn't impressed. i rode in one at the end of the day during dollar runs and they push through every corner. also, with shitty tires and no traction i was only 2 seconds behind the fastest wrx...and from what i had heard i thought these cars were legendary at the auto-x.

also, the ftd belongs to mark daddio...who drives a turbo neon. he has a 2.4 liter mexican intrepid motor and his car is fast as hell. (this motor will also be in the 2003 pt cruiser) he was also a national champion last year...and can drive as well as anyone i've ever seen. check scca.org and put in a search for his name...you'll see his results.

anyway...here's the link...

http://www.cartct.com/C_A_R_T__Event_Results/ax081102/ax081102.htm
(my name is chet hewitt)

Daddio is AMAZING. Quite possibly the best driver in Solo 2 right now. Many people are picking him to win Street Mod this year in that Neon. This was the first year of the 2.4L and the turbo, as he won DSP last year in the same car.

WRXs do well in D-stock, course dependent, and then in Street Mod. They havent proven themselves yet as very fast in STX trim.

Zate

08-22-2002, 09:01 AM

We'll see about that ;)

WRX's are very driver dependant. and your right.. they do push alot.

Tits McGee

08-22-2002, 12:52 PM

I didn't seem to have too much trouble doing decent in STX in a WRX. :p

BIG_Truck_Driver

08-22-2002, 12:55 PM

hmm, I didn't seam to have many problems with them at my last autox, oh wait there weren't any there!

but anyways at the one before that there was and I know I beat 3 of the drivers.

chet

08-22-2002, 10:54 PM

yes, i would agree, daddio is amazing. i talked with him after the event and he had a lot of interesting things to say.

he said progressive springs are worthless on the auto-x course and explained why which made a lot of sense.

anyone know where i can pick up a set of non-progressive springs for my 92dx hatchback?

and zate, you better watch out, i rode in a wrx and my car was only slightly slower and that was with shitty tires. falken's are arriving tomorrow and i'll be in florida on the 8th so hopefully we'll see each other at the track.

gotta love competition, friendly or not...hahhaha

oh, and zate...you'll find this interesting. this kid who was a really shitty driver and kept going off course had an auto-wrx. i was talking to all of the wrx drivers and they said the auto-wrx has a much more advanced 4wd system.

Tits McGee

08-23-2002, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by "chethewitt"

...i was talking to all of the wrx drivers and they said the auto-wrx has a much more advanced 4wd system.

Wow, they have some severly misinformed people up there in your neck of the woods.

chet

08-23-2002, 01:15 AM

like 6 of them agreed that the 4wd system is more advanced and it was explained to me. however, i didn't pay any attention althuogh i trust their judgement. the reason, because a guy driving a lancer evo5 was also there comparing the 4wd system on the lancer to that of the auto-wrx's.

so i'm 99% sure the automatic wrx's have a different and more advanced 4wd system. i will be at an auto-x on sunday and find an article online to post for everyone to see explaining this.

what are you saying leslie? that the wrx's (auto or manual) all have the same 4wd system?

i know some things about honda's...not subaru's...

PseudoRealityX

08-23-2002, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by "Leslie"

I didn't seem to have too much trouble doing decent in STX in a WRX. :p

Doing "decent" and winning Nationally are different. The E30 M3 is the car for STX, in my opinion.

Any opinions i have on cars being competitive or not is based upon if the car is competitive on a National level. Wins on the local level are like saying i should be in the NBA since i just owned a pickup b-ball game at the local YMCA.

Zate

08-23-2002, 08:43 AM

they do have a different AWD system..i wouldnt call it more advanced.. or better..

the WRXisnt the be all and end all of STX cars and i will likely end up in SM .. but.. lets just see what happens by next AutoX ..i might have my brakes and springs done by then ;)

Ilovepoopypants

08-23-2002, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by "chethewitt"

he said progressive springs are worthless on the auto-x course and explained why which made a lot of sense.

anyone know where i can pick up a set of non-progressive springs for my 92dx hatchback?

I have a 97 hatch and I have no idea. Pretty much EVERYTHING made for your/my car is progressive. If you had a neon you could buy non progressive springs with several different spring rates at the Dodge dealer. Mopar performance owns you.

BIG_Truck_Driver

08-23-2002, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by "Ilovepoopypants"

he said progressive springs are worthless on the auto-x course and explained why which made a lot of sense.

anyone know where i can pick up a set of non-progressive springs for my 92dx hatchback?

I have a 97 hatch and I have no idea. Pretty much EVERYTHING made for your/my car is progressive. If you had a neon you could buy non progressive springs with several different spring rates at the Dodge dealer. Mopar performance owns you.

mmmmmm time for some coil overs!

Billy

08-23-2002, 02:30 PM

Zate, talked to Will the other day and I was misinformed....the BOV does put the WRX into SM........

Leonard

08-23-2002, 02:33 PM

yes it does

Zate

08-23-2002, 11:44 PM

looks like i am in SM then.. i bet do some upgrades so i can own Leonards ass :)

Leonard

08-24-2002, 08:53 AM

Leonard's doing some upgrades too..... but I don't know when the parts are coming in, so.... I don't know if it'll be installed by the next autox... if not, you'll have to wait until GIR in october...

0HP930

08-24-2002, 11:21 AM

Uh Oh, isn't it some sort of bad sign when people start referring to themselves by name.

:stickpoke:
:lol:

Leonard

08-24-2002, 01:37 PM

:lol:

it depends...

leadfootedfool

08-25-2002, 02:30 AM

RainmanEK

08-26-2002, 12:37 AM

wrx's are a joke, I would figure a turbo and awd would be fast? guess not!! eric