It was nice seeing another FL5 out there for once! I haven't see the results yet, but did you manage to hold on to FTP?
EDIT: Just saw the title of the video. Answered that question!
Nice write up! I'm hoping to make it down to Road Atlanta later this year (work pending) and it's great to hear about your experiences in the FL5 there.
I've heard that removing the scoop underneath the hood vent helps with temps on track (and that it is more of a rain guard) . I haven't had...
Sorry that I've been a bit quiet on here. Here is a video I made of one of the first events. It could use some polishing, but it was fun to put together. I did some exaggerated driving to see where the limits of the car were and to get a good idea of where I could get the FL5 "caught out" at...
Thanks! We have lost a couple over the years and it seems to get harder every year to find a suitable place. Currently, our region is paring up with a couple other clubs while we continue searching for a new home for autocrossing.
Just do it! It's a lot of fun, easy to get into and the community is very helpful and supportive. I've done 7 events in this car so far and I'm still on the stock tires (as well as stock everything else). That will be changing, but I wanted to get in tune with the car in stock form first...
I had a bit of an idea this morning. I love going over build threads and seeing everyone's progress on their car, but I don't see threads on performance/competitive driving and someone's progress in that regard. In my opinion, these are just as exciting. Plus, I will be doing more driving...
My region put me in DS at the last event temporarily (we can move me in the results if needed) and I was 1st out of 6. I figured it would have caused a stink (all Frisbees but me), but I would have finished with a larger margin in BS had I run that class. Granted, this was a local, non-points...