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  April 10, 2011 9:13 p.m. jrw1621 SuperDork

  In the mid '80's this video was the be-all piece to learn how to be a better autocrosser.
  http://www.youtube.com/user/EvolutionAutocrosser?feature=watch

  Remember, there were no internet forums and few places to gain real insight. You learned about a video like this from your local SCCA chapters newsletter (that came in the mail with a stamp on it) or through a thin magazine (almost newsletter) written by a greasy fingered couple who had an early computer and an account with the post office.
  

  Through the magic of youtube I have rediscovered this great video (presented in many small segments.)
  Nearly 25 years have passed but the techniques are the same.
  

  For all there was not at the time, there were Mugen CRXs and Integras!!!!

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  April 10, 2011 9:30 p.m. wlkelley3 Dork

  Bookmarked! The whole series is there!

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  April 11, 2011 9:20 a.m. ReverendDexter SuperDork

  Am I really hearing tire temps of 170? And 60lbs up front?

  LOVE the heat-sink wheels!

  --There is no turd more polished than the Ford Mustang--

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  April 11, 2011 11:17 a.m. ronholm New Reader

  I am enjoying these... bookmarked also.. Thanks..

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  April 11, 2011 12:00 p.m. Matt B HalfDork

  I want a pair of those shades.

  Awesome linky. Thanks again.

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  April 11, 2011 12:32 p.m. ReverendDexter SuperDork

  Also wanted to add... the 13 year old in me is ROLLING at the combination of the subject matter and the guy's name.

  --There is no turd more polished than the Ford Mustang--

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  April 11, 2011 12:37 p.m. jrw1621 SuperDork

  Do not let the 13 yr old see the "Dick Strap" which is never spoke of but shown clear as day throughout the videos.

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  April 11, 2011 12:51 p.m. fast_eddie_72 Dork

  Geez, just watched that tire pressure bit. I ended up running a little higher pressure than normal yesterday and had my best finish ever. I got a rerun and didn't bleed off air before my rerun. The difference was noticable, so I stuck with it. But I've never taken the time to really figure it out like they're doing here. Wonder how much I'm leaving on the table with "internet wisdom" rather than real world testing? Guess I should invest in a real tire gague.

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  April 11, 2011 12:55 p.m. jrw1621 SuperDork

  ^^^^^
  Go "old school" with some white shoe polish as well.
  And if you are wondering, the white never really comes off the sidewalls.

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  April 11, 2011 1:00 p.m. ReverendDexter SuperDork

  In reply to jrw1621: It does if you drop your air pressure enough...

  --There is no turd more polished than the Ford Mustang--

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  Feb. 21, 2012 6:37 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

  Thread bump for the new year

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn_pcudqy8Q&feature=related

  Cornering is like bringing a woman to climax. Jackie Stewart

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