autocrossed the MS3 for the first time today.

[Twisted99]

Actually it was my first time ever autocrossing. I ran a 1:08 completely stock with the factory tires while the fastest time of the day was 53 seconds. I was the only one in my class so I didn't have anything to compare it. It was my brothers first time too in his 03 mustang cobra (thats the 390hp supercharged one) and he also ran a 1:08.
The MS3 made me proud and I know if I was a better driver I would have been able to break a minute. (drive2)

 

[fastdreams]

I really enjoy autocrossing. I just got my ms3 so I haven't autocrossed it yet, hopefully next weekend I'll be able to attend one of the events.

I've autocrossed awd cars, it will take some getting used to fwd.

The best thing you can do to get faster at autocross is to keep going and driving. Some autocross clubs will have a weekend school at the beginning of the season where you get a LOT of runs and some education.

 

[stevekt]

Pretty neat that you were able to hang with a Cobra on the track. (drive)

 

[AutoXRacer]

I've been autocrossing for a few years...though this past year I haven't be so active do to my previous car's health condition (consumed half quart of oil per day)...

Anyway, I love autocrossing!! I loved driving my Miata; hard to believe that she was a pretty competitive car on the track. I would hang with the big boys that drove Z06, STIs, Porsches, Mustangs, EVOs, etc...

Now that I own a MS3 and its FWD (never owned a FWD before), I don't know how I will do on the track...especially since this is such a huge car...OK, from my perspective since I've been driving a Miata for about 6 years.

Let's just say it will be a new learning experience...

Twisted99, the best way to improve your times will be "seat time"!!! Just attend as many events as you can. Also, try to get as many instructor runs as possible; try are the best source of information and experience to learn from. After you have been autocrossing for about a year and you feel comfortable with your skills and learning curve, attend a driving school like EVOLUTION.
That will hone in your novice skills to bump you to the next level...

Good luck and remember the most important thing is to have fun...as soon as you start getting competitive and stress out...its no longer fun...

 

[boostdog]

awsome man! i want to autox my wrx but the closest track is very far away...i bet it was a blast though!!! good job keeping up with the cobra.

 

[snookwheel]

I have been been wanting to Autocross my MS3. I have been autocrossing a Solstice GXP for a short time (only twice). I got beat by an MS3 and that was my first exposure to them. I was so impressed, I went out and bought one! I was looking to replace my work car and had not even considered one until I got smoked by one. Of course, the other driver was a better driver too. Got an autocross coming up on the 17th. I think it will be the MS3 debut into the sport.

I recommend taking an Evolution High Performance Driving Autocross School if one comes to your area. I just took one and it really gave me a clear picture of what I need to work on in order to become a better/faster driver

Here's an in car video of the GXP making a run to get ya'lls
racing juices flowing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhN-gAp_9Fk


Here's one of the same course with a chase car doing the filming....yea, I tagged a cone in the slalom.

 

[AutoXRacer]

You got smoked by a MS3...? I thought the GPXs had 260hp...?

 

[Rotary_Powered]

The MS3 had the driver mod.........

 

[snookwheel]

The MS3 had the driver mod.........

X2. He simply out drove me. Of course, it was the 1st of two times I had driven the GXP in an autocross. The HP is pretty much the same for both. The MS3 has 24 ft. lbs more torque and 4 hp more than the GXP. I needed a 2nd. car, seeing him throw that Mazda around made my choice easy.

Last week I swapped the GXP stock tires for some Azenis RT-615s. Couple that with some seat time and practice of the evo. school lessons, maybe I'll have a shot at his times!