I’m doing this rather retrospectively as I adjust some of the formatting of the journal. I was still in full swing autocross mode with the Mini during this time, but that started to wind down and the seat time had started paying dividends to driving other cars, including the Evo. Some set up changes below:…
With the Corolla pushing on strong with 223,000 miles, and my recent travel requirements, I’ve decided to make an upgrade to improve the livability by installing an Android headunit. How-to below. I purchased the Joying Android 6.0 headunit designed for the Corolla, which will come with the appropriate trim & connection to make this a…
Final autocross event of the year! Ice was forming on the water puddles in the morning and no one had ANY grip out there. Finally started getting a little bit of heat in my tires. set a nice 42.512 on my last run, good for 2nd raw and 3rd in index. Unfortunately, was having some…
Ran the Evo at BSCC today, specifically to focus on braking less in a few key areas (especially before sweepers) to carry more speed, focus on line, focus on being smooth, and overall not overdriving the car. It was a very cold day, which helped the tires stay cool, which not overdriving them as well.…
Had a codriver for this event and lost this weekend – again struggled to find any time – this event, not improving after the very 1st run, where I felt like I wasn’t even “trying” – from reviewing my videos it certainly seems like I’m overdriving the car – instead of smoother inputs and carrying…
Struggled to find any time after my second run – not sure why, but one thing is that I can definitely brake less in a few spots – not all spots, but there are a few key places I can brake a little less and carry more speed. Things to work on (Evo): Line, looking…
Things to work on (Mini): Front half okay, latter half was tough Late on some elements in the back stretch. Couldn’t improve over 4 runs Line, looking ahead Slalom spacing, cone spacing in general Smoother driving Notes (Mini): 7/9ths tank 40/45psi Pax Points: 9,598 2017 Runs: 47 2017 Run Count: 82 (+6 Mini)
Few minor changes for mid-2017: Lightweight Battery – losing about 25lbs in the front/top of the car directly in front of the driver Thrust bearings – Used instead of torrington bearings to help spring rotate. Torrington bearings are all 2.5″, just a little too tight for the 65mm (2.56″) swifts & ohlins. Adjusted front suspension…
Forgot the camera this event. Was a good course for the Mini, flowed well with no major pinches. Result was so-so but won the class. Things to work on (Mini): Line, looking ahead Slalom spacing, cone spacing in general Smoother driving Notes (Mini): 8/9ths tank 40/43psi Pax Points: 9,952 2017 Runs: 41 2017 Run Count:…
Things to work on (Mini): Line, looking ahead Slalom spacing, cone spacing in general Smoother driving Notes (Mini): 2/9ths tank 40/45psi 2017 Runs: 36 2017 Run Count: 71 (+6 Mini)
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