My First RallyX
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:18 am
Went out to the track on Sunday to see what the car is (and I am) made of. No snow around so I was happy to have at least installed my big mudflaps to offer some protection. I haven't gotten around to installing my exhaust yet so the only mod I have is a little less snork (I cut it at the U). I have a boost gauge in of course but I could barely glance at my tach let alone worry about my boost levels
It was a lot of fun in the end although it took until my second heat of runs to get remotely used to the experience. I am new to AWD, Turbo, & Dirt... I could only really hear the engine when it was red lining, not because its quiet but b/c the road noise and upcoming cones diverted most of my attention. I was nervous about breaking something and felt like the course was really hard on the vehicle but the Subaru stood up against the abuse and the drive home was as smooth as ever
I wasn't too disappointed with my performance although I sure see room for improvement (understeer, understeer, OVERCOMPENSATION!!)
I am looking forward to the next one, praying for snow and hopefully my exhaust will be in and maybe even a Coffe mug?
Tabs are at the bottom
http://www.qrgarage.ca/bc6.htm
It was a lot of fun in the end although it took until my second heat of runs to get remotely used to the experience. I am new to AWD, Turbo, & Dirt... I could only really hear the engine when it was red lining, not because its quiet but b/c the road noise and upcoming cones diverted most of my attention. I was nervous about breaking something and felt like the course was really hard on the vehicle but the Subaru stood up against the abuse and the drive home was as smooth as ever
I wasn't too disappointed with my performance although I sure see room for improvement (understeer, understeer, OVERCOMPENSATION!!)
I am looking forward to the next one, praying for snow and hopefully my exhaust will be in and maybe even a Coffe mug?
Tabs are at the bottom
http://www.qrgarage.ca/bc6.htm