Rally X

[exodus0784]

Been a long time. I'm sure some of you remember me...

Just wanted to check back in and say that'll I'll be putting my 04 SVM into a Rally X this weekend. Don't think I'll be able to grab any pics but I'll let everyone know how it went.

Been getting back into the aveo as far as fun stuff goes, since I just bought an '03 Jetta GLI as a daily, so that leaves my '04 open for fun stuff... we'll see how this Rally X Goes and see what's next.

Exo

[exodus0784]

It's that time again.

Sunday October 17th at Summit Point Raceway in Summit Point, Wv.

Paddock opens at 7:00am, drivers meeting at 8:30am.

[one_man_jam]

best of luck to you
i wish i could get out there but i'm here in AZ

[thehunterooo]

yeah good luck man, have fun

[zaklax13]

sweet stuff, im jealous

[NYChevoo]

Hey best of luck Exodus! Have fun and be careful!

[exodus0784]

Back! Sorry I haven't posted, been busy since I got back and rather sick, think I inhaled too much dust at the event, need to remember a dust mask for next time!

The even went well. There was a new organizer this time, so there were so growing pains as he figured everything out.

The event started about an hour late and we only got a total of 10 runs. The morning went POORLY for me. The course was extremely tight, and there were more cones than an autoX course! Missed gates on 4 of the 5 morning runs, which meant 4 bogey times (slowest in group + 10 seconds), on top of the ridiculous amount of cones I obliterated , which basically killed any chance I had of being competitive.

Learned some valuable lessons from the morning session:
1. I get there early, stop dicking around and walk the course
2. Pay attention during the parade lap, put at least 100ft between me and the guy in front of me.
3. Do go balls out on the first run, slow it down and pay attention.
4. If you've already missed a gate, DON'T WORRY IF YOU'RE GOING TO MISS ANOTHER. If you haven't... HIT THE CONE.

The afternoon went much better. The organizer opened up the course and I was actually able to get up some speed, so that I could actually rotate the car. The course was a blast. Felt much faster, but I haven't seen the stage by stage times yet, just overall (of which I was last, if you don't count the cars that didn't finish... it's rally, and if you're counting cumulative time, THEY COUNT! ).

Still having issues with the car popping out of second gear, but that's just how it goes I guess. Really don't have the time to pull out the pitch mount and try to fill it or anything, so I'll just deal. I have a good idea of when it'll happen and have been able to quickly shove it back in.

Here's a side cam video from a Mk2 Golf GT in the afternoon:


Some Photos, still trying to get him to upload the full set, because the aveo gets no love in these!

10/18/10 Summit Point Rally X - a set on Flickr

[exodus0784]

Finally got the stage times. Was faster than an Outback sport in all but one of the afternoon runs . He has a completely wrong time in the morning (89s, vs the fastest guys running mid-high 120s). If that were corrected, it would've been within 5 seconds either way. Was also keeping up with a GTI and a WRX pretty well.

Thinking my issue is the way I attack corners, or rather the way I don't. I tend to come in hot, use some LFB to get the car to rotate, but I'm not accelerating through the corner, but after I clear it. I'm going to concentrate on my attack more this event. Set up for the corner way in advance, then power (or rather, claw) my way through it. I keep hearing the saying: In like a lamb, out like a lion... the aveo may be more like a tabby house cat, though... Will try smooth and then "balls out"... see which works out. With the lack of power, I'm thinking keeping as much momentum as possible will be the way to go. I know I can dive a lot deeper into the corner than I am... just need to get my brakes in order before I feel comfortable. Maybe next season!

In either case, next event is coming up!

When: Sunday Nov 4th
Where: Summit Point Raceway, Summit Pt WV. Reg closes 8:30.

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I'll also be up at NJMP for the RallyCar rally cross event this weekend.

[xintersecty]

I found the results: http://wdcr-scca.org/LinkClick.aspx?...id=93&mid=1177 I guess I am a little slow on this, is more points good? Or, bad?

[exodus0784]

That's from sept. Higher stage times = bad, otherwise I would've Won

Attached are Oct.'s results.