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: Anybody do any autocrossing?


ABMResto
11-06-2007, 07:41 PM
I'm new here, and a new GCSRT owner. I see everybody talking about 1/4 times, Just curious to know if anybody has done any cone crushing with their GCSRT8, and how they compare to other cars.

http://home.ntelos.net/~hemicuda/autox7.jpg

Jeep Trick
11-06-2007, 07:46 PM
2nd that, Would love to know

Always thought taking turns was more challenging than going in a strait line

sunnysrt8
11-06-2007, 08:32 PM
2nd that, Would love to know

Always thought taking turns was more challenging than going in a strait line

No autocross to date but have run at many road course events.... Here are some pictures from the last event.

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7608&highlight=sebring

Jeep Trick
11-06-2007, 08:40 PM
No autocross to date but have run at many road course events.... Here are some pictures from the last event.

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7608&highlight=sebring

Let me in on the next event, would love to go :D

kramsay1234
11-06-2007, 10:06 PM
AlexT has done lots, but not sure where he went to. He posted quite a bit about it though - said it did great.

NitroCrzy
11-07-2007, 01:23 PM
I've done a fair bit. I came in 2nd for last years season for BM modifieds. I was classed with a Z06 and porsche's :)

-Jason

Jeep Trick
11-07-2007, 04:02 PM
I was classed with a Z06 and porsche's :)

Gotta love that

ABMResto
11-07-2007, 05:37 PM
I was classed with a Z06 and porsche's :)

-Jason

That pretty much tells me what I need to know!

ABMResto
11-07-2007, 05:49 PM
Hey sunnysrt8, how does the car feel as you approach its limits? (push, loose neutral) I'm getting used to mine, (I'm very cautious with my learning curve) and just wonder what to expect. Ever run Road Atlanta?

NitroCrzy
11-07-2007, 10:32 PM
Hey sunnysrt8, how does the car feel as you approach its limits? (push, loose neutral) I'm getting used to mine, (I'm very cautious with my learning curve) and just wonder what to expect. Ever run Road Atlanta?

I really like how the Jeep performs on the track. It can get a little loose which is a blast! But you'll find the ESP and ABS fighting you when your close to the limits. I never worried once on the track (probably false sense of security) but after a brake pad and fluid change lost my breaks on a 90° turn (turn 1 at the Bahrain International Circuit). If you do hit the track, your going to find the factory brakes wear extremely fast (it's still a truck after all). Tires go about as quickly... have fun and stay safe! :D

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3367&highlight=full+day+BIC

ABMResto
11-08-2007, 06:13 PM
Thanks for the info! I plan to make pads and rotors my first upgrade. any suggestions?