First Autox

yikes · 05-16-2005, 12:05 AM

I worked on course with a first timer today and was able to give him some suggestions (I'm not smart enough to offer advice). I thought I would share some of those suggestions here.
1. On paper, make a large map of the course. Step off the distance between slalom cones and mark L or R to know which way to go on the first cone.

2. After each run, sit in the car and make notes about what you did right and where you can improve.

3. Pick three areas of the course that you think are the most important. Work hard at getting those three areas done well.

4. Leave the car alone. Don't buy new tires, new shocks,,,don't buy anything. Improve the driver first.

5. With your hands at 3 and 9 on the steering wheel, pushing up gives better control.

6. Always think in terms of braking points and throttle points.

7. Always have some of those 50 cent rain ponchos with you.

What else would you say to a first timer?

NoSirItsAToyota · 05-16-2005, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yikes

What else would you say to a first timer?

Drive it like you stole it!

Deshi · 05-16-2005, 03:15 AM

dont go balls out on your first run, be a little conservative to pick lines and stuff and learn entry speeds. Although I dont auto x

EL PAALO · 05-16-2005, 09:54 AM

I tell people to concentrate on finding the limits of their car and just having fun the first couple times they come out.
get as many rides with other folks in as many different types of cars as possilbe too.

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Deshi · 05-16-2005, 04:58 PM

and also having a good driver drive your car can help, seeing what the limits of it are. that you yet cant attain, heh

05-16-2005, 12:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
yikes Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gnaw Bone, Indiana Posts: 230 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	First Autox I worked on course with a first timer today and was able to give him some suggestions (I'm not smart enough to offer advice). I thought I would share some of those suggestions here. 1. On paper, make a large map of the course. Step off the distance between slalom cones and mark L or R to know which way to go on the first cone. 2. After each run, sit in the car and make notes about what you did right and where you can improve. 3. Pick three areas of the course that you think are the most important. Work hard at getting those three areas done well. 4. Leave the car alone. Don't buy new tires, new shocks,,,don't buy anything. Improve the driver first. 5. With your hands at 3 and 9 on the steering wheel, pushing up gives better control. 6. Always think in terms of braking points and throttle points. 7. Always have some of those 50 cent rain ponchos with you. What else would you say to a first timer?

05-16-2005, 09:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
EL PAALO Wheels make the car. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 2,671 Thanks: 4 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I tell people to concentrate on finding the limits of their car and just having fun the first couple times they come out. get as many rides with other folks in as many different types of cars as possilbe too. sunscreen water camera __________________ WHEELSPECS.COM - a ridiculous number of wheel pics & links

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05-16-2005, 03:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Deshi Sexy Hair Skills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Los Angeles (Bitch!) Posts: 591 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	dont go balls out on your first run, be a little conservative to pick lines and stuff and learn entry speeds. Although I dont auto x

05-16-2005, 04:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Deshi Sexy Hair Skills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Los Angeles (Bitch!) Posts: 591 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	and also having a good driver drive your car can help, seeing what the limits of it are. that you yet cant attain, heh