First autocross in the Evo was last weekend, and it was less than spectacular. Kumho SPT's are far from the tire of choice apparently. I started out inadvertently running with too little pressure, and perhaps the best word to describe them was "floppy." Any time the car had to move in something other than a straight line, they caused me problems.
For Time Only runs I raised the pressure and they felt better...but I didn't go any faster. Great. All in all, it wasn't particularly fun.
After finally receiving my new wheels and tires, I went to the Tucson event yesterday, and wow, what a difference. The car turned in a whole lot quicker, there was more grip, everything was great. I can't wait to drive it again.
The Tucson event itself was a lot of fun - low turnout meant only two run groups and five runs each, with pay-per-run fun runs at the end. First car out was around 9:15, and I was packed up and ready to head home by 11:30. Except for a little first gear turnaround, the course itself was a lot of fun, with three slaloms heading out and another three heading back. Even had a fast straight finish.
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