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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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I can't wait to test out my new suspension. All you peeps in STX... prepare to feel the wraith of the 37 hp L.
Bring It Kevin! I will defend my last place finish with my best. =P
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Don't need to compete with me.... just knock over 4 or 5 cones.
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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Or just DNF...one silly 06 civic si DNF 3x in a row on the same corner and had the turn 5 workers shakin in their boots

Noel can comment on that guy
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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Who was running down 24 towards 680 sunday afternoon? white 2007 STi?
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ucbsti
Or just DNF...one silly 06 civic si DNF 3x in a row on the same corner and had the turn 5 workers shakin in their boots

Noel can comment on that guy
I am curious...what exactly was he doing that made him DNF three times? Did he do the same mistakes over and over again?

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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ucbsti
Or just DNF...one silly 06 civic si DNF 3x in a row on the same corner and had the turn 5 workers shakin in their boots

Noel can comment on that guy
Given the number of people that DNF'd at station 5 throughout the day, I'd argue it was a course design or course marking failure. I walked the course 2x before I ran, and watched 4 RG's before I ran, and I still nearly DNF'd there.
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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It was the fact there was a single cone that marked the corner. There were no other cones along it's edges for at least 50 ft per side. So if you overcooked the previous corner, the next cone you could see was way down your field of view.

Also, the Si that kept on DNF'ing was a friend of mine who's very new to autox. So, my brother tried to help him but he still overcooked it and DNF'd. Oh well.
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mcowger
Given the number of people that DNF'd at station 5 throughout the day, I'd argue it was a course design or course marking failure. I walked the course 2x before I ran, and watched 4 RG's before I ran, and I still nearly DNF'd there.
Yeah I agree...There was a single pointer cone about 40 feet from the station 5 turn, there really needed to be another 1 or 2 cones to mark the course there. INstead it was a huge gap that he went through (and many others did as well)

No embarrassment there though, I rode with gagan and he nearly missed it his first run, and If I wasnt working T4 with 5 ride alongs, I possibly would have missed it as well

He did good in the fun runs at the end though :RockOn - not mine:

Silly was a strong word, it was just funny watching the T5 workers getting ready to sprint on his 3rd run =P
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc
Definitely!

I'm very happy for ya mate, it was some great driving out there!

But you should know that I hit 36.062 with a passenger in Fun4

I still can't believe that I'm still not giving it 100% . I don't know if I will ever attack with everything I have, or keep learning later that I could've been faster. *sigh*
36.0!!! that was damn quick.

After running only 8 AutoXs I was really chuffed the last few events to be competing a bit closer to the front runners. My car still has some extra alignment to dial in, but changing to lighter wheels and Azenis has really helped.

I really focused on your advice and used plenty of brakes and got on the gas mid bend to allow spool time..it really helped.

It's cool seeing so many i-clubbers turning out for the events...even though the announcer seems to have something against blue Subarus
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by glenspen

It's cool seeing so many i-clubbers turning out for the events...even though the announcer seems to have something against blue Subarus
lol I noticed that too....haters
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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Just wait till he rants about the Bangle designed BMWs.
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Yeah ill have to make it out to more events, the commentary was quite entertaining :RockOn - not mine:
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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The commentaries definitely was hilarious.
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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i need a car with power haha can i co drive a subie lol



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