09-17-2006, 11:07 PM
It is a lot of car for a newB ;-).
Ok, joking aside, I think it is a fantastic idea. Time trials would probably be the best suited for this car in terms of "racing" but that is a long time from now. If I were you and I was really interested in it, I would come out and spectate at the October event. Get a feel for how the events go, visit a couple class sessions, talk to some STi guys and find out what works for them. Then sign up for HPDE 1 at VIR in Feb. Best track evaR, and tons of run-off room "in case shit". I'd also try to find a way to cut some of the power back for your first event and beef up the brakes. I scare myself sometimes with a measly 120hp, I'd shit my pants if I went out my first time with four times that :-).
In terms of selling, trading, etc., run a couple events and then make that decision. Yes, it would suck to wreck, but the chances of that happening at your first event are very slim as long as you keep your head out of your ass. Furthermore, by Feb. you'd probably be much more comfortable with the car too. After a couple events you'll know if you're infected and if you can bring yourself to drive a slower, cheaper car to learn/beat on. I'd love to see you at the track, regardless of whether you are spectating, working, or driving and based on this thread I think it is safe to say you're expected to attend Summit now :-).
Ok, joking aside, I think it is a fantastic idea. Time trials would probably be the best suited for this car in terms of "racing" but that is a long time from now. If I were you and I was really interested in it, I would come out and spectate at the October event. Get a feel for how the events go, visit a couple class sessions, talk to some STi guys and find out what works for them. Then sign up for HPDE 1 at VIR in Feb. Best track evaR, and tons of run-off room "in case shit". I'd also try to find a way to cut some of the power back for your first event and beef up the brakes. I scare myself sometimes with a measly 120hp, I'd shit my pants if I went out my first time with four times that :-).
In terms of selling, trading, etc., run a couple events and then make that decision. Yes, it would suck to wreck, but the chances of that happening at your first event are very slim as long as you keep your head out of your ass. Furthermore, by Feb. you'd probably be much more comfortable with the car too. After a couple events you'll know if you're infected and if you can bring yourself to drive a slower, cheaper car to learn/beat on. I'd love to see you at the track, regardless of whether you are spectating, working, or driving and based on this thread I think it is safe to say you're expected to attend Summit now :-).