Pittsburgh AutoX Fit

Solscud007 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 08:04 PM

So im pretty much the only Fit autocrosser in pittsburgh. Nothing too amazing though. I beat out a couple people who are crap drivers, and im not that great, but when I can get 2-3 seconds less on a stock WRX, that is pretty sad for the WRX driver.

Here are two pics someone took of the FIT. As you can see, im in H-stock class. Sad to say that I got 3rd place in Hstock that day. a tiburon V6 and a hyundai sonata beat me by miliseconds.

I dont understand why a V6 coupe is in my class, but i cant say anything about the Sonata. better driver is all I can say.

Here is a video of my last run. nothing fantastic jsut a little fun is all. I mounted my archos helmet cam to my helmet so it is a little shaky.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mS5CxCJjSs

kylerwho · #2 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 08:25 PM

congrats. practice makes for a fast driver even in a slow car.

FitFlowjoe · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 12:08 AM

Really nice pictures.. and respect for Auto-Xing..

Hey look to me like you could use some more pressure in those front tires.. what do you think?

kylerwho · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FitFlowjoe

Really nice pictures.. and respect for Auto-Xing..

Hey look to me like you could use some more pressure in those front tires.. what do you think?

not really. you want to run around 32 to 34 to attain maximum grip.

TOOL · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 01:11 AM

Good stuff man. Helmet cam angle actually turned out pretty sweet in the vid.
I AutoXd my Fit a couple weeks ago and was beating Evos haha. Pretty sad for the Evo drivers

kylerwho · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TOOL

Good stuff man. Helmet cam angle actually turned out pretty sweet in the vid.
I AutoXd my Fit a couple weeks ago and was beating Evos haha. Pretty sad for the Evo drivers

it just goes to show that the driver can slow down a fast car. its like emanuel lewis beating mike tison.

Solscud007 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FitFlowjoe

Really nice pictures.. and respect for Auto-Xing..

Hey look to me like you could use some more pressure in those front tires.. what do you think?

Actually, those tires are already sightly over inflated at like 40 lbs and the rears are at 36

pwnstar · #8 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 03:54 PM

o snap you mean we got somone on this site from pit lol thats awsome LOL i thought i was the only one from this side of PA

JDMxGE8 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 04:46 PM

Nice pics man! Corners > Straights

Solscud007 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pwnstar

o snap you mean we got somone on this site from pit lol thats awsome LOL i thought i was the only one from this side of PA

You should come on out and help represent the FIT haha

pwnstar · #11 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 07:37 PM

is there more fits it pitt? i was bummed i was the only one at the honda tech meet at quaker steak a few months back lol after that pretty big meet i came to the conclusion that there is noone with fits in pit thats into the import scene. but if anything ever go's on out there let me know im only 45min away and i normaly go to pit at least once a week to the water front or C3 lol but i havent been becouse there both falling apart now.

Rubba Burna · #12 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 07:55 PM

looks like your going fast around those corners, the fit is a little tall for the width of the car, is there any roll overs to worry about? if so, whats the speed i should be at for a certain curver [examples please

] (keep in mind my suspension and springs are stock)

pwnstar · #13 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 08:03 PM

lol you guys need to get some type of suspention before trying to do autox lol its hard to get good times with that type of body roll

Rubba Burna · #14 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 08:09 PM

ah well maybe we can do a meet there and ill jsut watch =)

shazaam · #15 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 08:14 PM

I wanna hit up an autox event but whenever I watch vids I just ...well, where the F do you go. so many cones and lines lol. always confused me but hey, gotta drive in one to know fer sure I guess.

great vid though. n yea, body roll ='s a big booboo on your time(s).

Rubba Burna · #16 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 08:17 PM

body roll? is that like a turn too wide? im sorry i never went to autox or legal racing =p

FitFlowjoe · #17 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Solscud007

Actually, those tires are already sightly over inflated at like 40 lbs and the rears are at 36

Yea I guess it is because you are useing stock suspension and tires right? the side walls are so soft... I'm using Dunlop Direzza Z1 195/55

Because when I race I use 44 psi in the front and 35 psi in the rears... How did you figure 40 and 36?? test any before hand???

FitFlowjoe · #18 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubba Burna

body roll? is that like a turn too wide? im sorry i never went to autox or legal racing =p

Body Roll is the cars angluar movment with respect to the pavement "the parallel"... aka car is not parallel with floor when turning...

Here is the Wikipedia version..
"body roll is a reference to the load transfer of a vehicle towards the outside of a turn. When a vehicle is fitted with a suspension, it works to keep the wheels or tracks in contact with the road, providing grip for the driver of vehicle to control its direction. This suspension is compliant to some degree, allowing the vehicle body, which sits upon the suspension, to lean in the direction of the perceived centrifugal force acting upon the car. Anti-roll bars are a part of the suspension specifically designed to address body roll."

This is also why Fit's and most FWD upgrade only the rear sway bar... Keep the rear planted...

Rubba Burna · #19 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 09:28 PM

ah ok that helps =) i definatly feel roll when i drive

time for an upgrade =P

Solscud007 · #20 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FitFlowjoe

Yea I guess it is because you are useing stock suspension and tires right? the side walls are so soft... I'm using Dunlop Direzza Z1 195/55

Because when I race I use 44 psi in the front and 35 psi in the rears... How did you figure 40 and 36?? test any before hand???

My friends drive Street Prepped or Street Modified Class and told me to do so for my tires. that is all.