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Old 03-26-2015, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bbundy
Yea 1st gear autocross is not so much fun. Steering inputs on a course that requires you to go that slow just get ridiculous and harsh and the wonderful feeling of controlling and dancing with vehicle dynamics and tire slip angles just goes out the window.
Yep, well said. I did an autox in a small lot with a BMW club once where I never left 1st gear. The car was too jittery and jumpy to have fun navigating around cones at a max of 30-35 mph. It's just the wrong tool for the job.
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Originally Posted by turbofan
It'd probably look a little something like the red line, blue line, or yellow line. Not sure which.

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Originally Posted by dasting
Yep, well said. I did an autox in a small lot with a BMW club once where I never left 1st gear. The car was too jittery and jumpy to have fun navigating around cones at a max of 30-35 mph. It's just the wrong tool for the job.
the last time i saw someone do an autox in 1st they blew the motor.

apparently s2000 drivers never heard of momentum.
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Old 03-26-2015, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
the last time i saw someone do an autox in 1st they blew the motor.

apparently s2000 drivers never heard of momentum.
You mean the gas pedal isn't an on/off switch?

My motor has about 20 more hours on it at WOT since that bimmer event, so I guess I did OK.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
how about just build a car and not worry about the autox track.
Yes, you are right. And thats why I don't really care about what class I'm put in either but I don't know, i definitely didn't want to be slower or loose the usefulness of first gear. If the second gear spool does not work out on my track, second will be a boring gear. Luckily, even if I don't get traction in first, it will be

But maybe 2nd will work out
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Originally Posted by Hinano
Yes, you are right. And thats why I don't really care about what class I'm put in either but I don't know, i definitely didn't want to be slower or loose the usefulness of first gear. If the second gear spool does not work out on my track, second will be a boring gear. Luckily, even if I don't get traction in first, it will be

But maybe 2nd will work out
I bet 2nd will be a lot of fun on the street or at the track with a GT2554.
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Old 03-26-2015, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Schuyler


Side note, I need to get this 7psi IWG sorted out.
What gear is that in?… Um if that makes a difference. and what turbo?

Originally Posted by Chiburbian
I bet 2nd will be a lot of fun on the street or at the track with a GT2554.
I have a t25 though. :/

Man, turbo with second gear might actually be faster AND perhaps less wear and tear because I won't be revving it up to 7k. Might just be perfect
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Dammiy ryu. Stop changing things. I hereby banish you to at least 15 minutes of research before each post.

T25=2554
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Originally Posted by turbofan
Dammiy ryu. Stop changing things. I hereby banish you to at least 15 minutes of research before each post.

T25=2554
Oh, I tawt gt was the BB :/
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GT is the BB version, but they're the same size turbo.
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Okay so yup I know that but the BB spools at least couple hundred Rpms faster no?
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Not really on a turbo this size. Yes it'll spool a little quicker but a 2554 journal bearing is going to spool lightning quick on a VVT 1.8. You seriously have nothing to worry about.
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