On the racing theme that has been going on here lately......
#12
01-14-2014, 10:30 AM
The one time I went to a track/fun day (Nelson Ledges) it was a lot LESS intimidating that you guys seem to think (hondafreak). Out on the track with a bunch of other cars, but the rules-of-the-day prevented the real scary stuff. Only 2 places on the track where you were allowed to pass someone, & then only when they signal it's OK. Kinda like doing parade laps?? But it WAS fun.
Only reason to mention that, is to say don't feel like you NEED big brakes or manual transmission. There were auto-trans on the track that day. There was even an old Saab 96 (about 1967-ish & slow). So don't feel so intimidated, it's for fun.
Only reason to mention that, is to say don't feel like you NEED big brakes or manual transmission. There were auto-trans on the track that day. There was even an old Saab 96 (about 1967-ish & slow). So don't feel so intimidated, it's for fun.
I once instructed a fellow in a Toyota Corolla automatic grocery getter. He got about all he could out of that thing... it was impressive.
#14
01-14-2014, 10:36 AM
My 9.2x (rebadged WRX) shoulda been a fast car, but I couldn't match the instructor driving a bone-stock 98-ish Civic. His lap times were better (ride-alongs with only the instructors on the track).
Now when all of us got out there, I found myself wanting to go faster but following the other newbies around the track (not allowed to pass, etc). Don't mean to say it wasn't fun. But it was FUN fun - not intimidating fun.
Now when all of us got out there, I found myself wanting to go faster but following the other newbies around the track (not allowed to pass, etc). Don't mean to say it wasn't fun. But it was FUN fun - not intimidating fun.
#15
01-14-2014, 10:43 AM
Disclaimer/disclosure...
I had fun that morning, then not so much in the afternoon. So make sure you don't blow up an engine or something. Do all the real maintenance you can, but concentrate on keeping the car alive rather than making it faster.
https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...aturday-33805/
I had fun that morning, then not so much in the afternoon. So make sure you don't blow up an engine or something. Do all the real maintenance you can, but concentrate on keeping the car alive rather than making it faster.
https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...aturday-33805/
#16
01-14-2014, 10:44 AM
My 9.2x (rebadged WRX) shoulda been a fast car, but I couldn't match the instructor driving a bone-stock 98-ish Civic. His lap times were better (ride-alongs with only the instructors on the track).
Now when all of us got out there, I found myself wanting to go faster but following the other newbies around the track (not allowed to pass, etc). Don't mean to say it wasn't fun. But it was FUN fun - not intimidating fun.
Now when all of us got out there, I found myself wanting to go faster but following the other newbies around the track (not allowed to pass, etc). Don't mean to say it wasn't fun. But it was FUN fun - not intimidating fun.
#18
01-14-2014, 01:48 PM
I know. I actually just installed a BBK on my front, and should be doing the rear disc conversion in about a month. I'm more concerned about the auto trans.....just because the car is my DD, I don't want to blow it up on the track, and then be stuck without a car, and no money saved towards a 5-speed. Its just me wanting to be prepared.
#19
01-14-2014, 03:22 PM
I know. I actually just installed a BBK on my front, and should be doing the rear disc conversion in about a month. I'm more concerned about the auto trans.....just because the car is my DD, I don't want to blow it up on the track, and then be stuck without a car, and no money saved towards a 5-speed. Its just me wanting to be prepared.
#20
01-14-2014, 03:26 PM
Find a manual parts accord, shouldn't be too hard. I'm tryin gto track down a manual volvo so I can swap mine. Even better find one with rear discs.
Last edited by live2rice; 01-14-2014 at 03:29 PM.