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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Native
Yeah, Curbjacker, come on down!

Being a first-timer can be a little intimdating for some, but it's a piece of cake. We can pair you up with someone with some experience to walk the course, while you take your turn working the course, and we can arrange a ride along for a few runs so you can get a few pointers, if you'd like.

If you have any specific questions before hand, feel free to post 'em here.

I do have 1 question. i have a Welded differential. is that ok to use in AutoX? or should i toss in my Open diff?
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CurbJacker
I do have 1 question. i have a Welded differential. is that ok to use in AutoX? or should i toss in my Open diff?
I think the turns in autox are usually too tight for a welded diff, and I have heard of them breaking their welds in that environment. Also, SPC is sealed asphalt. Pretty slick stuff. I expect a welded diff would probably slide all over the place trying to turn on that surface.

So... yeah, if you have another diff you can put in, that might be wise.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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I just emailed Mr Rasp to get registered for this one. I'm looking forward to seeing what the autocrosses in St Pete are like. I've never been to one. Is the surface as slick as Zephyrhills?
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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It's slick in a different way. ZHills is powdery, kinda sandy. Really strange surface. SPC is just really smooth sealed asphalt. Probably not as slick as ZHills... unless it rains.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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hey loren since we are in there, do you have the hook up for The homestead miami event. perhaps we should go there too!

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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by treekiller
hey loren since we are in there, do you have the hook up for The homestead miami event. perhaps we should go there too!
I'm a NASA member, that's about the only hookup I have! I've not been to a NASA track event because my car doesn't meet their safety standards. (the roll bar isn't up to spec)
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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Hey Rosko,
Good to see I won't be the only first timer at this site.
That's quite a drive for you.
Not much going on in December, so I signed up for it.
I'm a little unhappy to hear it is slippery,
but they say it's good to get experiance on all types of surfaces.
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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You should get plenty of opportunities to spin out!!!

I feel you pain, though. I will be there on street tires, displaying my mad drift skillz, since my race tires are corded.
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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It's really not slippery, just not quite as grippy as the concrete at the airport.
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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