Legacy GT wagon at High speed Autocross!

[Gene J]

I had a great day at the track today with High speed Autocross! It was just a learning session but still an absolute blast!

 

I mounted the video camera on the headrest bar on the passenger side using the hand strap, Velcro and a green tennis ball.

 

The view and the sound was excellent! My son will transfer it to a DVD for me this week.

 

Discoveries?

 

The Subaru GT had bigger C A Jones than me!

 

I was only able to get the tires to squeal a bit twice. I have a long way to go. And those were on the much hated stock Bridgestone RE 92s

 

The suspension and brakes are performing way beyond my capabilities. And way beyond what a stock 2.5 engine can do. The termperature gauge never moved from normal.

 

It might have gone even better if the ABS worked. I have to replace the tone wheel when the weather gets better.

 

It takes a bit of confidence to not try to slow down a half block before the turn.

 

All turns require a down shift to second gear. If you stay in third, the BMWs 3 series and Porsche 911s will run away from you.

 

If you go out of the turn in second they will not catch you until the middle of the straight.

 

It is OK to wind the engine tight. It won't throw a rod at the red line.

 

50 minutes of track time will take your MPG from an average 22 so far to 11 for the whole tank. and worth every penny!