Autocross
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:57 pm
We had our Mercedes Benz Club / OSU Student autocross last weekend. As usual it was a random mix of cars, I brought out the Euro 190E 2.0L. It did pretty well, the car only has 68k miles on it, but it has original shocks and it shows, I also threw on my 13.5lb forged wheels with 205s, up from 185s, but the 205s are 7 year old snow tires. Didn't want to tear up my fresh street tires, but the increased width and reduced unsprung weight was probably a total wash because of the ancient rubber. We had a couple of very experienced guys come out, and those who were willing to listen (myself included) learned a lot about picking better lines and really improved their times. Either way, had a lot of fun, thought you guys might enjoy some pics.
We've got another event on the 21st, I may run the 190E again, its not very fast but its a lot of fun, and I'm learning a lot more about driving in it. It is a very neutral car at the limit and is pretty tossable. I have a set of fresh 235s I got for free, but they will probably rub like hell and I just had the fenders painted.
Driver Car Time
Neils Braam 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider 1:02.83
Tyler Moser Nissan 300ZX 1:07.22
Harmon Waitzman 1971 Alfa Romeo Berlina 1:07.30
Matt Blake 2002 Mazda Miata 1:07.80
Evan Hucek Subaru Forester XT (STI) 1:07.88
Neal Yarberry Volkswagen Golf 2.5 1:08.20
Geoff Donati 2001 Honda Accord Coupe 1:08.29
Rodd Masteller 2006 Mercedes Benz C230 1:08.99
Joe Warner 1966 Sunbeam Tiger 1:09.73
Nick Fala 2002 Mercedes Benz C32 AMG 1:10.13
Mark Voytilla 2007 Honda Civic Si 1:11.19
Paul-M Paniccia 1990 Mercedes Benz 190E 1:11.30
John Van Landingham 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 1:11.61
Bernadette 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 1:13.75
Ben Price Ford Fusion 1:13.89
Seth Potter 2012 Mercedes Benz C250 1:14.14
Tom Potter 2012 Mercedes Benz C300 1:14.44
Cam Titus Honda Accord 1:15.55
Chase George Nissan Armada 1:16.41
Dominique Marshall 1992 Mercedes Benz 190E 1:16.84
Rachel Hucek 1997 Subaru Outback 1:20.47
The whole album
http://s271.photobucket.com/user/vgsrul ... 9196821544
We've got another event on the 21st, I may run the 190E again, its not very fast but its a lot of fun, and I'm learning a lot more about driving in it. It is a very neutral car at the limit and is pretty tossable. I have a set of fresh 235s I got for free, but they will probably rub like hell and I just had the fenders painted.
Driver Car Time
Neils Braam 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider 1:02.83
Tyler Moser Nissan 300ZX 1:07.22
Harmon Waitzman 1971 Alfa Romeo Berlina 1:07.30
Matt Blake 2002 Mazda Miata 1:07.80
Evan Hucek Subaru Forester XT (STI) 1:07.88
Neal Yarberry Volkswagen Golf 2.5 1:08.20
Geoff Donati 2001 Honda Accord Coupe 1:08.29
Rodd Masteller 2006 Mercedes Benz C230 1:08.99
Joe Warner 1966 Sunbeam Tiger 1:09.73
Nick Fala 2002 Mercedes Benz C32 AMG 1:10.13
Mark Voytilla 2007 Honda Civic Si 1:11.19
Paul-M Paniccia 1990 Mercedes Benz 190E 1:11.30
John Van Landingham 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 1:11.61
Bernadette 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 1:13.75
Ben Price Ford Fusion 1:13.89
Seth Potter 2012 Mercedes Benz C250 1:14.14
Tom Potter 2012 Mercedes Benz C300 1:14.44
Cam Titus Honda Accord 1:15.55
Chase George Nissan Armada 1:16.41
Dominique Marshall 1992 Mercedes Benz 190E 1:16.84
Rachel Hucek 1997 Subaru Outback 1:20.47
The whole album
http://s271.photobucket.com/user/vgsrul ... 9196821544