So I see tons of sedans on this forum with all the upgrades (bbk, suspension, lightweight wheels, intake, exhaust, etc...) but does anyone actually track their cars???

There is a track near where I live (http://www.millermotorsportspark.com/) and I was planning to take there car out there a few times this season. Just wondering what others peoples experience have been like with their cars on the track.

 

I thought I saw some track/ dyno sticky on here at one point...

 

Another Utahn...where in Utah are you?

I actually tracked my car last year (05 Sedan M/T) and there's a good amount of people that do on here, but I'd guess more coupes than Sedans.

We have the luxury of having an awesome track and the prices aren't bad either. You'll have to take a beginners/instructional class (everyone has to, even those with licenses), which is around $150, but it includes 2 laps on the East Track w/ an instructor as well as about 20-25 minutes of lap time, which alone is a decent amount of time.

When I went last Summer there was an F430 Spyder, ZR-1 Vette (09), Aston Martin, GT3, GT2, and a flock of other ridiculous and exotic cars that I wasn't expecting. The best part is that I managed to pass quite a few cars (the only experience I have is Auto-X in my older GS-R) included the ZR-1, which clearly was being putted around the track.

 

I did the 1/4 last summer with my 05 AT Sedan. This spring i am planning on doing an autocross, so i'll test my big boat out on a tight course. Should be a good time.

 

i've done the 1/4 mile. but no road courses yet. i hope to soon! what is the point of owning a performance vehicle if i never tracked it to find out its potential? sure, it's nice to have a good handling vehicle for road trips, but i don't need 300hp and modified suspension (etc) for that.

 

I don't know how to post actual vid - so here's a link

I have other drag race vids at home... if I remember I'll post them later.

 

^^^^ MOAR PICS!!!! That is ****ing sweet!!

 

1/4 for me, there is a track at the drag strip as well, but I need a helmet for that, :O and its expensive to track :P

 

Auto-x and drag racing here. The G is decent, but it's not going to be real competitive in most any event. It's a bit big and not extremely powerful. However, it does REALLY well for what it is, an entry level V6 sports sedan.

It's fun taking it to the drag strip and hanging with and beating F-Bodies, Stangs, etc in a V6 4 door, but most times you're going to get smoked.

It's also fun to take the G to the auto-x and watch how well it does against 3-series BMWs, 300ZX/350Zs, Audi A4/S4s, etc.

The auto-x is a bit more to my liking because it's not as hard on the car, brakes, and or tires like a true road course is. You don't have to worry about hitting walls, obstacles, or other cars. If you choose to do a road course event, don't get in over your head or brakes. The G's OEM brakes are great for sub 80mph driving, but if you're going to be doing road course stuff, the first mod should be pads and brake fluid. You can also smoke through street tires really fast.

 

 

Yes. When i had my baby.

 

I do, but not in my G. I race my Mustang.

AutoXing is a BLAST. I highly recommend everyone give it a shot, but i gotta warn it is harsh on tires and such if you really push your car. I have a dedicated set of wheels and tires for it, and i burn through them FAST.


1/4 mile is eh. You do it a few times and have fun making your car go faster, but AutiXing lasts longer and is the most fun you can have in your car with your pants on

 

I've Auto crossed once. It was so much fun! Hope to do it again someday. I agree with Mustang, you'll eat through tires quickly, get a spare set of wheels and tires.

 

OCG35 Thanks... Awesome pics!!!!

 

Whats up with your colour match on the trunk?