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Calabi
05-04-2005, 08:18 PM
Is it possible to autocross in a 2.0 Jetta? I really want to give it a try, but can the car handle it?

*Wouldn't surprise me if this post ends up in the Vortex as another..."Hey look what this idiot asked" thread
GoodDayForADrive
05-04-2005, 09:08 PM
err... guess it's possible, you just won't be going fast :lol:
Calabi
05-04-2005, 09:39 PM
Haha, yeah I guess. Maybe it'll give me a chance to learn the ropes before I buy myself a MINI :twisted: .
GoodDayForADrive
05-04-2005, 10:36 PM
Haha, yeah I guess. Maybe it'll give me a chance to learn the ropes before I buy myself a MINI :twisted: .

A4's are also a bit heavier than A3's.. so you may have problems around sharp turns and stuff
Calabi
05-04-2005, 11:01 PM
Yeah, maybe I should save the racing for the street...lol j/k.
2002maniac
05-04-2005, 11:36 PM
What have you got to lose? Autocrossing your car will help you learn how your car handles in extreme situations. If you ever have to swerve to avoid an accident, autocross experience will help you do it safer and quicker.
Also, autocross isnt about power at all. Auto-x is 95% driver skill 5% car. In the last auto-x I went to, I beat some cars that had twice the power AND suspension mod's!
You should go, it will be fun and you will learn alot about your car.
GoodDayForADrive
05-05-2005, 12:47 AM
Where do you go to something like this anyways?
Calabi
05-05-2005, 10:19 AM
Autocrossing (Solo II) is an SCCA event.

Go to http://www.scca.com/Inside/Index.asp?IdS=0253A4-E467090&Reference=RegionalSites&~= to find a local chapter.
Matty-O
05-05-2005, 12:49 PM
DUDE IM GOING NEXT SUNDAY!! Itll be pretty wicked...
burn_your_money
05-05-2005, 01:08 PM
Auto-x is 95% driver skill 5% car.

That is what I was going to say.
Apparently those professional driving school classes (not the ****ty driver ED ones) are a major help.
TisforTurbo
05-05-2005, 11:29 PM
I'm going this sunday, it should be fun! :P
GoodDayForADrive
05-06-2005, 03:48 PM
Auto-x is 95% driver skill 5% car.

That is what I was going to say.
Apparently those professional driving school classes (not the ****ty driver ED ones) are a major help.

Where do you find a course like that, and how much does it cost?
burn_your_money
05-06-2005, 04:20 PM
I wish I knew
Calabi
05-06-2005, 08:16 PM
You have to go to your region's website and look at the calendar. I might do one down in Houston where I'll be working this summer. It's $65, including classroom and track time.