1st time on the track with my WRX. . . advise?
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DON'T pull up ur E brake when ur done with each session. and actually u might want to lower ur tire pressure to lower the chance of the tires overheating, like 2-3 psi lower than what Subaru recommends.
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Originally Posted by Yin
you do not have a front sway? and your helix rear swaybar is set in the middle? thats already alot of potential snap oversteer. just dont take your foot off the throttle in mid-turn 
. but i highly suggest a front swaybar fo r3al.
i learned the hard way. at buttonwillow, i spun out like at 80mph. went into a turn too hot and let off, spun out and went into the dirt, i thought i was gonna flip over. i had a cusco rear bar set at the softest (22mm i think) with no front swaybar. this was on prodrive springs and stock struts.
. but i highly suggest a front swaybar fo r3al.i learned the hard way. at buttonwillow, i spun out like at 80mph. went into a turn too hot and let off, spun out and went into the dirt, i thought i was gonna flip over. i had a cusco rear bar set at the softest (22mm i think) with no front swaybar. this was on prodrive springs and stock struts.
Upgraded front swaybar is not needed, in fact, it gives the illusion of better cornering but you actually lose front grip.
Your spin wasn't because you didn't have an upgrade front bar, it's because you let off and ran out of talent.
A upgraded front is totally not needed.
adizon, my advice is just have fun, learn at your own pace, don't try to be andretti. You'll have just as much fun going slower and learning the lines. Learn your car how it's set up now before you start messing around with settings. Check your tire pressure after sessions when they are hot and check for tire wear on the shoulders.
Have fun! What track are you going to?
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Originally Posted by earlyapex
adizon, my advice is just have fun, learn at your own pace, don't try to be andretti. You'll have just as much fun going slower and learning the lines. Learn your car how it's set up now before you start messing around with settings. Check your tire pressure after sessions when they are hot and check for tire wear on the shoulders.
Have fun! What track are you going to?
Learn the line, learn to care for your vehicle after you run, and be sure to talk with others and go to your session downloads to learn about the things you're experiencing on the track.
Again, have FUN!
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Originally Posted by earlyapex
Have fun! What track are you going to?
Thanks all, definitely not out to prove anything, just to have a good time. I have been on the track. Used to have an Audi A4 1.8T with an APR 1 bar chip, Neuspeed suspension. I do have some experience 3X's, just not with the Rex. I will heed all your advice.
Will be at Thunderhill.
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