Can you race an automatic fit?
My Yellow LX 6MT vs your Yello LX CVT.
I will only have one modification which are Koseis wrapped in 205/50/15 Z2 Star Specs
April 26, 2015 at Meadowlands aka Metlife Giants Stadium
Upcoming Events - NNJR-SCCA ? Meadowlands Lot E ? AutoX4U.com
I will only have one modification which are Koseis wrapped in 205/50/15 Z2 Star Specs
April 26, 2015 at Meadowlands aka Metlife Giants Stadium
Upcoming Events - NNJR-SCCA ? Meadowlands Lot E ? AutoX4U.com
Why argue?
Why don't we have a Fit matchup? Starting right here in this forum. This thread for all I care. CVT vs Manual!
Pick a racing event. One person participate in a Auto/CVT Fit while the other in a manual Fit. Let the fun and games begin. Simple as that!
I will race ANY manual transmission Fit on ANY dragstrip, autox, etc in the Delaware Valley period. I honestly don't care if you are turbo'd, supercharged or not because it's all in good fun. A win is a win, no excuses (Ex: Missed gear, slow reaction time, etc). I don't even autocross but will come out to an event that is local of your choosing and join in the fun. My car is nowhere near setup for autox. But I'll be there. Too many keyboard racers here.
I'm just getting back from racing at Atco Raceway (Grocery Getters and Import vs Domestic **Two separate classes**) about 1 hour ago. Fun, fun, fun!
So......let's do this! Any takers?
Why don't we have a Fit matchup? Starting right here in this forum. This thread for all I care. CVT vs Manual!
Pick a racing event. One person participate in a Auto/CVT Fit while the other in a manual Fit. Let the fun and games begin. Simple as that!
I will race ANY manual transmission Fit on ANY dragstrip, autox, etc in the Delaware Valley period. I honestly don't care if you are turbo'd, supercharged or not because it's all in good fun. A win is a win, no excuses (Ex: Missed gear, slow reaction time, etc). I don't even autocross but will come out to an event that is local of your choosing and join in the fun. My car is nowhere near setup for autox. But I'll be there. Too many keyboard racers here.
I'm just getting back from racing at Atco Raceway (Grocery Getters and Import vs Domestic **Two separate classes**) about 1 hour ago. Fun, fun, fun!
So......let's do this! Any takers?
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My Yellow LX 6MT vs your Yello LX CVT.
I will only have one modification which are Koseis wrapped in 205/50/15 Z2 Star Specs
April 26, 2015 at Meadowlands aka Metlife Giants Stadium
Upcoming Events - NNJR-SCCA ? Meadowlands Lot E ? AutoX4U.com
I will only have one modification which are Koseis wrapped in 205/50/15 Z2 Star Specs
April 26, 2015 at Meadowlands aka Metlife Giants Stadium
Upcoming Events - NNJR-SCCA ? Meadowlands Lot E ? AutoX4U.com
BTW: If you are game to drive my car at one point, feel free to take it around the course once. Provided I give a pointer or two on how to manipulate the throttle while driving in 'L' gear. The powerband should not drop lower than 5k at anytime. I suck a the twisties but am interested in your feedback with your skill at driving while keeping the car at its peak powerband. And yes, I WILL try to beat you even at my 'unskilled-ness'.
In all, I'm out to have a good time and will take pointers and criticism as well so I can get better.
What model Kosei's are you running btw?
Last edited by Myxalplyx; Mar 24, 2015 at 01:01 PM.
I'm trying to find the address of the event. I'm scheduled to work that day but I will take the day off to come out (provided it's not too long a hike to drive).
BTW: If you are game to drive my car at one point, feel free to take it around the course once. Provided I give a pointer or two on how to manipulate the throttle while driving in 'L' gear. The powerband should not drop lower than 5k at anytime. I suck a the twisties but am interested in your feedback with your skill at driving while keeping the car at its peak powerband. And yes, I WILL try to beat you even at my 'unskilled-ness'.
In all, I'm out to have a good time and will take pointers and criticism as well so I can get better.
What model Kosei's are you running btw?
BTW: If you are game to drive my car at one point, feel free to take it around the course once. Provided I give a pointer or two on how to manipulate the throttle while driving in 'L' gear. The powerband should not drop lower than 5k at anytime. I suck a the twisties but am interested in your feedback with your skill at driving while keeping the car at its peak powerband. And yes, I WILL try to beat you even at my 'unskilled-ness'.
In all, I'm out to have a good time and will take pointers and criticism as well so I can get better.
What model Kosei's are you running btw?
I'm out here to have fun too. This might be the first time I'll ever take the Fit for an autocross. LOL. I can't wait!
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They're the K4R's I think. They're on closeout on Tire Rack. I hate autocrossing automatics and this club is pretty strict with passengers. I'm driving there from Boston so you shouldn't have any problem. Metlife Giants Stadium is off of 95. There will be signs every where telling you how to get into the stadium. You have to register online at Motorsportreg.com though. However the event isn't up yet. I normally drive my Volvo C30 for autocross and you can check me out on my youtube. youtube.com/jn2k108.
I'm out here to have fun too. This might be the first time I'll ever take the Fit for an autocross. LOL. I can't wait!
I'm out here to have fun too. This might be the first time I'll ever take the Fit for an autocross. LOL. I can't wait!
It's a 2hr hike for me! What the hell! May as well make a day out of it. I'll register when it's available. I'll be there! If anything changes, I'll shoot you a PM.
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You will whoop up on me regardless. I'm bringing some aspirin for the pain anyways. This is just one event though. These can be setup anywhere and we can share our thoughts/points in threads like this. I'm just excited to be seeing Fits racing anywhere near me.
Thanks! Because I was looking them up. You will whoop up on me regardless. I'm bringing some aspirin for the pain anyways.
This is just one event though. These can be setup anywhere and we can share our thoughts/points in threads like this. I'm just excited to be seeing Fits racing anywhere near me.
You will whoop up on me regardless. I'm bringing some aspirin for the pain anyways. This is just one event though. These can be setup anywhere and we can share our thoughts/points in threads like this. I'm just excited to be seeing Fits racing anywhere near me.
the actual answer
the real answer to the OP original question is this... you're a grown ass man. do whatever you want. if racing your fit thats an auto makes you happy than do it. end of story
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That's the beauty of it. No need to doubt! I can install it at the track on your car and you test. You report your findings to Fitfreak! It gave me 1.5-2mph increase in my trap speed from the stock setup so I know more power is there. I will be putting the final (Famous last words) touches on it when two more pieces come in.
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Long story short no, you can not autocross a CVT. Open track stuff would be fine, but the auto failed spectacularly on the autocross today. This cars race career is over before it started. Back to the 89 I guess.
HAHAHAHAHA.
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https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/nnjr-solo-event-1-meadowlands-lot-e-scca-northern-new-jersey-053245#.VRlMmSi9LTo
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Reg is open now
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events...5#.VRlMmSi9LTo
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events...5#.VRlMmSi9LTo
$65.00 **Jaw Drops**
I'm used to paying $35-$50 to race but that's usually for an end reward for $$$ and a trophy. For no end reward, I pay $15.00 on my Wednesday and Fridays I race.
Basically I'm paying $65.00 to drive around cones? Give me a bit on this one. I'm just not used to this. Thanks for that link. I'll probably go to this one because I said I would. Can't see me paying $50+ if I can't win any money AND have fun.
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