I know a few of the hardcores are into AutoX here. I am interested in trying out AutoX and see if I'll like it, but not so sure what is the best course to do so. I looked at VCMC website but not too sure which event is suitable for a noob to go to. Any regulars mind to give a few pointers? Thanks!
字典仔: already sign up for the portland track day near the end of April. There's one last week but then we are scared of the rainny days so we didn't sign up.
Btw, I am not the driver. My car is not good enough for these "intense" usage la...haha
My husband goes to the track day and I'm going shopping... Tax free wor! But according to him, the Seattle racetrack is more "scary" since there is slope or trees area? (can't remember exactly) while Portland track is flat land...So he feels a bit more "safe" in Portland...
The only thing with portland is the extra 3 hours drive... But then you get to shop tax free as well!
so track pad means longer life or better grip or both ?.. those have high pitch noise when braking ga wor... right? so annoying if you use it for daily driving..
but no matter what, I must try once in my life ga la ! should be a very nice experience...
原帖由 (-_-') 於 2008-3-12 10:34 發表
Wa ~~ sounds like so $$$$ !!! you said don't cheap out on tires and brake pads.. but they will fade quickly in a race..
then $200 to $300 just for the race... plus hotel, gas... and probably an ...
well that's why i only go once or twice in a year; actually the 2nd time i go i would only concern with engine oil / brake fluid (and clutch fluid for MT), cooling system and most of the other stuff will only need a "check up"...
depends on what car u drive, u can easily get a set of decent track pad (for beginners, those are way more than enough) for about $80 to $150 (say u have 4 wheel disc then 2 sets), labor wise wouldn't cost u an arm and a leg and if u are happy with those u dun have to take them out for daily driving!? some ppl like me would use slotted rotors for daily driving but i rather use blank rotors on the track
my car will be 9 years old next month, with numerous of auto-xing and about 6 track day event, i think i am on my 3rd set of R compounds right now? that's also my daily driving tires (with 2 sets of summer tires at the earlier years, about 102k on chassis now)...
and for $2xx, that's already including instructor, i forgot u paid $25 more or $50 more
Fibbi: i do wanna try portland raceway this year! have u tried them or?
biscottigelato: there is no insurance coverage for auto-xing either, i have a friend who had $6000 damage because of a stupid mistake ~ spun and threw the car into the weeds! those track day we go, it's not a real race and have limited section for overtaking etc, so u will hardly getting into any trouble and there is track marshell calling back to the control, if u are doing anything stupid, u will get black fagged!
so other than boundary bay airport... is there any other places for autoXing?
coz i remember long time ago when I went there, the ground was super rough... my tires ended up having small rubber pieces chipped off.. so hurt..
sigh.. so expensive for track racing.. that's y there are lots of street racing going on la....
government should make a drag strip or small race track to reduce street racing law...
Hmm... the only thing I don't like about Track days is, it sounds high risk. I mean, you can really only go so slow and so careful, as you are still trying to drive somewhere near the limit.... And then what if another car is going idiotic instead of you? There ain't no insurnace/at fault etc on the track I don't think.....
AutoX.... you can get ur car smashed up to something other than cones, but the chance is much lower in an Auto X setting. They don't even have tire walls..... but yes..... a whole day spent but only a few minutes of total run time with tons of chores does not sound like an appealing combo.........
發表於 2008-3-10 16:16
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Tax free wor! But according to him, the Seattle racetrack is more "scary" since there is slope or trees area? (can't remember exactly) while Portland track is flat land...So he feels a bit more "safe" in Portland...
