2025-0713 SIR SCCA #3 (Evo)

First event for the Evo in a long, long while. Opted to do an autox to break in all the new bits – the turbo, trans, t-case, etc. The most important thing is the car performed flawlessly: a 3hr 45m drive to the site, 6 autox runs in 90+ degree weather, and a 3 1/2…

2025 Updates (Evo)

June 2025: A few more updates for the Evo this June. Given the E85 sensor failure, I had the gauge rerouted to the ashtray location so I could view it at a glance at all times. The gauge being there didn’t bother me as much as I thought it would, it’s largely out of the…

2025-0510 NJR #2 (VN)

First event on the new race setup and it was a difficult one. It’s been a long time since I’ve had an event where I didn’t get a single clean run. The good feeling in the car from the last event was gone. The new tires are known for needing a lot of heat to…

Veloster N – OZ Ultraleggera 18×8 +48

My race wheels have finally come in after months of waiting. These are the OZ Ultraleggera wheels in 18×8 +48. As the stock offset is +55, this is the max wider offset allowed in SCCA street class (7mm +-). The wheels weigh 18.4lbs. Not the lightest in the world, but for the price, that’s decent…

2025-0404 Marotta 1 (VN)

Now we’re getting somewhere. Third event in the VN, but the first in decent weather – dry-ish, and temps in the high 60s and low 70s. This car was perfect in these conditions – with me even wanting a little more front grip in one particular spot of the course. I still may get the…

2025-0330 MSNE 1 (VN)

Second event in the VN, second time struggling with the balance. I’m wholly convinced this is just related to tires though, and with fresh rubber I’ll be able to lean on the car a lot more. Right now, it doesn’t give a lot of confidence that I can push the car without the back end…

2025 Autox 1 (VN) & DCT Impressions

A lot of firsts this event. First in the Veloster N, first of 2025, in NNJR, in a DCT car. What a blast! It’s been a long time since I’ve autoxed like this, and my initial impression is that the Veloster N lands squarely somewhere between the Mini and the Evo, and maybe even better…

Veloster N DCT – New Wheels

Following a tire blowout on New Year’s Eve, I decided I needed a change in the tires. This car comes from the factory with wheels that are way too big and tires that are way too skinny. Not only are blowouts likely (esp in NYC), the ride quality suffers, and it makes suspension damage way…

2022 Veloster N DCT – Miscellaneous

Just a rolling post of misc adds/upgrades for the VN. March 2025: Just added wheel center cap stickers from Aliexpress that fit the Konigs perfectly. They’re pretty high quality too, seems like a metal back + sticky backside. Hopefully they hold on. Also – for camera mounting purposes, I added a shower curtain rod that…