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Old May 10, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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2011 De Anza AutoX this Sunday

Anyone going to the autoX this year? Its this Sunday pretty much all day at the main parking lot in De Anza College.

The wife and I are signed up again, she got first in her class last year and is still dieing to beat my time. Bringing the STI for the first time so should be interesting, hope to some of you out there'
Old May 10, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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I have done friends doing it, so I might go check it out.
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What's the AutoX?? is this a car show?
Old May 10, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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I'll check it out... I live 2 blocks away...

i used to go 10+ years ago and it was pretty exciting to watch back then.

Is the course pretty tight?

i recall the really short wheelbase cars doing wayyyy better than others.

i think it was civic hatches and miatas that were dominating.

i recall this guy in a datsun 510 that was smashing on everyone, driving with one hand outside the window even... had "bongwater racing" across his windshield... beat pretty much everyone, and was DQ'd or having his hand outside the window... lol
Old May 10, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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http://www.yelp.com/events/cupertino...anza-autocross
Old May 10, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 08stifreak
What's the AutoX?? is this a car show?
AutoX is short for Auto Cross, a type of racing done in parking lots in a closed cone course. Sharp turns, not too much speed usually, very fun and great way to learn the limits of your car.

The De Anza AutoX is usually great to get people into the style of racing, this particular race isnt for points but mainly bragging rights.

NorCalPaintball: Its still pretty tight, they change up the course every year and last few have had a few good spots for some speed but nothing like other venues. My old co-worker has actually had the fastest time the last few years, he has a white Datsun 2000 with a Mazda 13b rotory, fast as ****!

Cant wait, if you see a white 06 STi feel free to come up and say hello'
Old May 10, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by IHeartE30s
NorCalPaintball: Its still pretty tight, they change up the course every year and last few have had a few good spots for some speed but nothing like other venues. My old co-worker has actually had the fastest time the last few years, he has a white Datsun 2000 with a Mazda 13b rotory, fast as ****!

Cant wait, if you see a white 06 STi feel free to come up and say hello'
dang... i just checked and have practice Sunday. FML. gotta grind...

have a good and safe day out there.
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Originally Posted by 08stifreak
What's the AutoX?? is this a car show?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Assuming it doesn't rain, I will be there with my 06 STI. If it does well....I just made a contribution to the auto tech program
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^ *Channeling my inner Isaac* Are you too afraid of running in the rain, Karlton?
Old May 11, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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Oh nice, cool dude and sure can drive.

If it rains, at least we have it a little easier than the other cars. It rained a few years ago while I was running in my GTI and still had a blast.
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Originally Posted by G_Ride
^ *Channeling my inner Isaac* Are you too afraid of running in the rain, Karlton?

Afraid? No lol. But it's not worth it to me since i'm doing BMW club Saturday anyways



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