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Fujito · 06-16-2010, 04:23 PM

Yeah, Sean is right. Besides that it's a lot more embarrassing to show up in a race ready car and suck at it, which is why I'm hesitent to even show my face at an AutoX.

fitftw · 06-16-2010, 04:39 PM

I don't get embarassed. Haters can hate. I'd rather learn when my car is done being modified. It's kinda like when I pick up Gran Turismo or Need for Speed after I beat the game or have tons of money. I'll buy a car, fully modify it, and then drive it. Same thing I do in real life apparently.

Antonio · 06-16-2010, 04:44 PM

um, dude, start stock, and change what needs to be done. Just because you have a long shopping list of name brand parts, doesn't mean it'll be fast. Miata's are a great platform that you may THINK needs a lot to hang with the big guys, but you really don't. Go to a autox and just find some of the guys with miatas, and politely ask them questions and advice.

Basic rule of thumb in racing is learn to outdrive your current setup, then upgrade. You can get all that stuff, but won't know the benefits unless you have something to compare it to.

Also, for anyone who's looking to get started into autox/hpde/nasa the 1st mod is ALWAYS driver mod. 2nd, I would suggest a racing seat. You have no idea how much of a difference a simple seat/harness will do for your times. You can't control your car as well while you're fighting to stay in the seat.

THEN, maybe start thinking of other things, but i'd just suggest an alignment, brake pads, and tires. Once you're comfortable that you're driving your car as fast as it can currently go, then start changing things like shocks/springs/coilovers, etc....

sean3 · 06-16-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fujito

Yeah, Sean is right. Besides that it's a lot more embarrassing to show up in a race ready car and suck at it, which is why I'm hesitent to even show my face at an AutoX.

Dude I've been CRUSHED by other people in my own car and beaten by girls multiple times. Stop being a wuss

Antonio · 06-16-2010, 04:50 PM

also, if all else fails, go lighter. Dude, you have a miata. My friend JJ used to autox his miata and had it down to 2100 lbs.

Antonio · 06-16-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sean3

Dude I've been CRUSHED by other people in my own car and beaten by girls multiple times. Stop being a wuss

oh boy do I know that feeling, lol

me -" excuse me, are you an instructor? can you give me some advice or show me what i'm doing wrong"

instructor - " sure, no problem. What do you drive, do you mind if I drive with you in the passenger seat?"

me -"no problem at all"

we then go out and first lap he sets a faster time than mine

me -"son of a bitch, what the hell?"

LOL

Fujito · 06-16-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean3

Dude I've been CRUSHED by other people in my own car and beaten by girls multiple times. Stop being a wuss

I ain't paying no $50 to run around cones!

Antonio · 06-16-2010, 04:55 PM

i'd rather pay $40-50 for a day of autox'ing than $25 for 4 or 5 passes down a 1/4 mile. At least autox'ing teaches you how to really control and drive a car. 1/4 mile just shows you how to be fast in a straight line. I used to be all about 1/4 miles until i tried my first autox. I've officially been hooked since

Fujito · 06-16-2010, 06:19 PM

I ain't paying no $25 to go down a straight line!

///chrism3 · 06-16-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fujito

I ain't paying no $50 to run around cones!

+11 but thats cause i get free track days lol

thefro526 · 06-16-2010, 07:16 PM

I'd rather pay to drift.

Just Saying. <3

///chrism3 · 06-16-2010, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefro526

I'd rather pay to drift.

Just Saying. <3

ahh we got no video games at the shop

Fujito · 06-16-2010, 07:21 PM

I'd rather pay money to go out and eat nice food.
I think I'm going to Amis this Monday. http://www.amisphilly.com/
I'm excited.

///chrism3 · 06-16-2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fujito

I'd rather pay money to go out and eat nice food.
I think I'm going to Amis this Monday. http://www.amisphilly.com/
I'm excited.

looks pretty good im gonna probably go to this place called wawa on friday ..there menu is astonishing

jgartland · 06-16-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fujito

I'd rather pay money to go out and eat nice food.
I think I'm going to Amis this Monday. http://www.amisphilly.com/
I'm excited.

ever go to morimoto? <333

JerseyTuscani · 06-16-2010, 08:49 PM

IMO the first rulel of modding cars is ask questions. I don't know a damn thing about cars but luckily I have good friends that I ask alot of questions.

fitftw · 06-16-2010, 09:29 PM

everything I know about cars I learned from Gran Turismo 1-4. Well, almost everything. I definitely knew what every car on an American road was before I even had my license.

Fujito · 06-16-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgartland

ever go to morimoto? <333

I have. Steven Star asked my dad to be the head chef (under Morimoto) for the Philly location before it opened up.

The food is good, but the sushi is over priced. We're getting the same fish from the same distributors, but they're charging $1 more per piece.

Fujito · 06-16-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///chrism3

looks pretty good im gonna probably go to this place called wawa on friday ..there menu is astonishing

You're so bromantic

HyperXK · 06-16-2010, 09:57 PM

So whens the next upcoming Auto X??

06-16-2010, 04:39 PM	#3962
fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	I don't get embarassed. Haters can hate. I'd rather learn when my car is done being modified. It's kinda like when I pick up Gran Turismo or Need for Speed after I beat the game or have tons of money. I'll buy a car, fully modify it, and then drive it. Same thing I do in real life apparently. __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-16-2010, 04:44 PM	#3963
Antonio Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Plainfield, NJ Member #13850 My Ride: 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 iTrader: (0)	um, dude, start stock, and change what needs to be done. Just because you have a long shopping list of name brand parts, doesn't mean it'll be fast. Miata's are a great platform that you may THINK needs a lot to hang with the big guys, but you really don't. Go to a autox and just find some of the guys with miatas, and politely ask them questions and advice. Basic rule of thumb in racing is learn to outdrive your current setup, then upgrade. You can get all that stuff, but won't know the benefits unless you have something to compare it to. Also, for anyone who's looking to get started into autox/hpde/nasa the 1st mod is ALWAYS driver mod. 2nd, I would suggest a racing seat. You have no idea how much of a difference a simple seat/harness will do for your times. You can't control your car as well while you're fighting to stay in the seat. THEN, maybe start thinking of other things, but i'd just suggest an alignment, brake pads, and tires. Once you're comfortable that you're driving your car as fast as it can currently go, then start changing things like shocks/springs/coilovers, etc.... __________________ 512whp/460wtq LS6 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by Antonio; 06-16-2010 at 04:48 PM.

06-16-2010, 04:50 PM	#3965
Antonio Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Plainfield, NJ Member #13850 My Ride: 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 iTrader: (0)	also, if all else fails, go lighter. Dude, you have a miata. My friend JJ used to autox his miata and had it down to 2100 lbs. __________________ 512whp/460wtq LS6 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-16-2010, 04:55 PM	#3968
Antonio Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Plainfield, NJ Member #13850 My Ride: 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 iTrader: (0)	i'd rather pay $40-50 for a day of autox'ing than $25 for 4 or 5 passes down a 1/4 mile. At least autox'ing teaches you how to really control and drive a car. 1/4 mile just shows you how to be fast in a straight line. I used to be all about 1/4 miles until i tried my first autox. I've officially been hooked since __________________ 512whp/460wtq LS6 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-16-2010, 08:49 PM	#3976
JerseyTuscani Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in my own mind. Member #968 My Ride: Heron White G8 GT iTrader: (1)	IMO the first rulel of modding cars is ask questions. I don't know a damn thing about cars but luckily I have good friends that I ask alot of questions. __________________ I own quick cars but never go WOT Race me and I'll be the hottest thing you'll ever see in your rearview mirror

06-16-2010, 04:23 PM	#3961
Fujito Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Member #10571 My Ride: Toyota Celica iTrader: (0)	Yeah, Sean is right. Besides that it's a lot more embarrassing to show up in a race ready car and suck at it, which is why I'm hesitent to even show my face at an AutoX.

06-16-2010, 06:19 PM	#3969
Fujito Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Member #10571 My Ride: Toyota Celica iTrader: (0)	I ain't paying no $25 to go down a straight line!

06-16-2010, 07:21 PM	#3973
Fujito Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Member #10571 My Ride: Toyota Celica iTrader: (0)	I'd rather pay money to go out and eat nice food. I think I'm going to Amis this Monday. http://www.amisphilly.com/ I'm excited.

06-16-2010, 09:29 PM	#3977
fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	everything I know about cars I learned from Gran Turismo 1-4. Well, almost everything. I definitely knew what every car on an American road was before I even had my license. __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-16-2010, 09:57 PM	#3980
HyperXK Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central NJ Member #6993 My Ride: 2000 Honda Civic & 2000 Honda Passport iTrader: (0)	So whens the next upcoming Auto X??

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