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AKA Ryan · 08-03-2004, 05:13 AM

Of course it's on my to-do list, but it was going to be later. But with some of the money for my suspension I'm planning on going ahead and getting stuff like a helmet, upgraded or new tc rods (for the hell of it), new ignition stuff, ect. that will still keep me in GS.

I've read that most people stay in second most of the time so should I wait till after my swap or just say "what the hell" and race with an auto? Any opinions?

balmo · 08-03-2004, 09:29 AM

i saw an s14 at the autocross last sun. and it was an auto. i saw some cars out there that were auto. dont let it hinder you if you really want to try it out.

*LanceS13* · 08-03-2004, 10:47 AM

Automatics suck...but seat time in a sucky car is better than no seat time at all. I say "what the hell".

thelinja · 08-03-2004, 02:03 PM

There was a guy with a base model S14 with an auto at one of the Indy region events last spring, he did pretty well for his first time out and had a lot of fun. He asked me how I would approach it and I told him to leave it in the lower gear.

SirWarrior · 08-03-2004, 02:52 PM

After seeing 2 mobile homes drag race eachother, AutoXing an automatic doesnt seem like all that crazy idea.
I say go for it, have fun, and dont let the auto stop you from enjoying yourself.

kandyflip445 · 08-03-2004, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SirWarrior

After seeing 2 mobile homes drag race eachother,

SirWarrior · 08-03-2004, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kandyflip445

You have no idea!!!!!!!!

Ghettokracker71 · 08-03-2004, 06:07 PM

I do,I went to this outdoor event to watch tractor drag racing,and SEMI drag racing; Yes,tractor trailers. Guy had a ride-on lawn mower,one of those small ones with a Yamaha 750CC motorcycle engine/trans on it

AKA Ryan- Why not? Whats to stop you? Have fun,enjoy yourself and if you suck then you can use the excuse of "well its a damn auto",lol kiddin with yah

OptionZero · 08-04-2004, 01:47 PM

I went in an auto S14, i do not see a problem. My friend in an s14 did not even shift throughout the course, so I don't see how its a big deal. i just left it in 2nd gear the whole time, i doubt you'll break 60mph anyways on an Auto X, at least mine isn't that fast.

TurDz · 08-04-2004, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

I went in an auto S14, i do not see a problem. My friend in an s14 did not even shift throughout the course, so I don't see how its a big deal. i just left it in 2nd gear the whole time, i doubt you'll break 60mph anyways on an Auto X, at least mine isn't that fast.

Yeah, most auto-x tracks keep you in 2nd, whether in auto or manual.

Anyway, I'm that friend optionzero is talkin about, lol. For his first time, I was really surprised, especially with an auto. He was breaking the rear loose and everything...Jon I think if u did less of that, your times would improve even more hahah.

see u sunday

i-love-my-s14 · 08-05-2004, 07:10 AM

my s14 was auto and i still finished towards the top, its not bad just leave it in second and go for it.

08-03-2004, 05:13 AM	#1
AKA Ryan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beaumont, TX Age: 40 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anybody autox with an automatic? Of course it's on my to-do list, but it was going to be later. But with some of the money for my suspension I'm planning on going ahead and getting stuff like a helmet, upgraded or new tc rods (for the hell of it), new ignition stuff, ect. that will still keep me in GS. I've read that most people stay in second most of the time so should I wait till after my swap or just say "what the hell" and race with an auto? Any opinions? __________________ Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt. - Shakespeare

08-03-2004, 10:47 AM	#3
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 39 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Automatics suck...but seat time in a sucky car is better than no seat time at all. I say "what the hell". __________________ 1992 240SX Fastback #47 DSP MS SCCA RX-7 ITS Project FOR SALE

08-03-2004, 02:52 PM	#5
SirWarrior Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 762 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	After seeing 2 mobile homes drag race eachother, AutoXing an automatic doesnt seem like all that crazy idea. I say go for it, have fun, and dont let the auto stop you from enjoying yourself. __________________ 92 FastBack - Project 98 SE - Daily Driver

08-05-2004, 07:10 AM	#11
i-love-my-s14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Age: 35 Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my s14 was auto and i still finished towards the top, its not bad just leave it in second and go for it. __________________

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08-03-2004, 09:29 AM	#2
balmo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: bay area Age: 42 Posts: 319 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i saw an s14 at the autocross last sun. and it was an auto. i saw some cars out there that were auto. dont let it hinder you if you really want to try it out.

08-03-2004, 02:03 PM	#4
thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	There was a guy with a base model S14 with an auto at one of the Indy region events last spring, he did pretty well for his first time out and had a lot of fun. He asked me how I would approach it and I told him to leave it in the lower gear.

08-03-2004, 06:07 PM	#8
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 34 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I do,I went to this outdoor event to watch tractor drag racing,and SEMI drag racing; Yes,tractor trailers. Guy had a ride-on lawn mower,one of those small ones with a Yamaha 750CC motorcycle engine/trans on it AKA Ryan- Why not? Whats to stop you? Have fun,enjoy yourself and if you suck then you can use the excuse of "well its a damn auto",lol kiddin with yah

08-04-2004, 01:47 PM	#9
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I went in an auto S14, i do not see a problem. My friend in an s14 did not even shift throughout the course, so I don't see how its a big deal. i just left it in 2nd gear the whole time, i doubt you'll break 60mph anyways on an Auto X, at least mine isn't that fast.