Sentences with phrase «autocross with»

So while I wouldn't race autocross with it, my point is that as a daily driver it won't beat you up just because its suspension is geared for off - road.

There are several excellent choices here if you plan on hitting the autocross with your hatch.

It's not like you're going to drive this to your local SCCA meet and expect to autocross it with any success — get an S2000 if you want to autocross.

Not exact matches

I also enjoy car racing as well such as autocross and rally with my cars.

Codemaster's Dirt games have leaned toward the arcade side of things and include hyper - realized elements like Gymkhana where traditional autocross events are mixed with stunts such as reversals, 180 and 360 degree spins, parking boxes, figure 8s, and drifting.

Next came an SCCA ProSolo autocross, for which we decided to gear up with some dedicated track rubber.

Mazda enticed journalists (and in separate sessions, dealers and some customers) to its Ice Academy with the promise that one of its four sessions would consist of a chance to slide Bridgestone Blizzak - shod MX - 5 Miata Club roadsters around a winter autocross course.

Driving two 5 - series - one equipped with Active Steering and one without - back - to - back on an autocross course, we found the car equipped with Active Steering allowed us to hustle through much more quickly and with far less understeer than the car with BMW's conventional, but still excellent, rack - and - pinion setup.

It gets a traditional mechanical limited - slip differential at the rear, Bilstein dampers, stiffer anti-roll bars, and Brembo brakes with aluminum front calipers — a recipe that should reward both backroad, autocross, and track - day enthusiasts.

If you want to go to anything but Autocross events with BMW clubs, better opt for the coup.

On the downside, the Bolt's eco-minded low - rolling - resistance tires don't do it any favors out on the autocross (especially with the intermittent sprinkles of rain we sustained).

During this season alone, the Corvette took home the Challenge trophy from Bowling Green along with the Goodguys Autocross National championship.

We fell in love with the Sonic's chassis; it surprised us in its ability to scoot through an autocross without suffering the torque steer that can afflict turbocharged front - wheel - drive cars.

We were to make two runs around a small autocross course, first with DSC (BMW's stability system) on and then with it off.

The autocross course was loose enough to allow a third - gear straight along with mostly second - gear turns, and it revealed a sports car that could dance around the cones like Gene Kelly shuffling on and off the curb in «Singin» in the Rain.»

We dug into a wet - then - dry autocross circuit with the wider sampling spread across the Mini Cooper John Cooper Works and BMW 240i M cars.

While the focus is on autocross, you will develop performance driving skills while working with professional performance driving instructors.

The choice of vehicle was because of its popularity with enthusiasts, modest price, rear - wheel drive, and could be useful as both a «daily driver» and for autocross competition.

Chevrolet did just that with an invitation to autocross a Bolt.

The Mazda 323 GTX four - wheel - drive car with 16 - valve, turbocharged engine is scheduled to be trimmed into a more austere and racy car by June.Mazda has determined that enthusiasts do not want power windows and sunroofs on their street - rally - autocross cars.

This would absolutely great on an autocross course or a road course or anywhere with smooth roads.

I'm not convinced that everyone who drives a new Civic will immediately follow it up with a Miata project car and regular attendance to their local autocross or track days, but some of them will at least end up interested in cars and the thrill of driving.

I drove a stock Sonic, stock RS and a Sonic RS with the kit and it made a night - and - day difference from behind the wheel on the autocross course GM set up in Spring Mountain's parking lot.

I may be letting my inner car snob show, but if you don't budget regular track meets, or at least autocross events, into your life with the Nismo, you're probably better off with the standard Z's Sport package or, better yet, a Hyundai Genesis 3.8 R - Spec.

For people who want a sporty car with exquisite handling at the track or autocross, the Honda Civic Type R is your best choice.

Handling appears superb on an autocross and briefly around GM's road course; with 50/50 weight distribution, the car rotates eagerly on entry.

It melds the Camaro's excellent power - to - weight ratio with more agile handling that's ideal for autocross enthusiasts.

Regardless, the Sonic was easily the fastest and quickest of the three cars around the autocross, with composed handling right up to the limit before the platform's natural understeer tendency overwhelmed the balance.

I'm also a realist with a strong suspicion I wouldn't be autocrossing my five - passenger, full - size sedan every weekend.

Prior to the event we autocrossed the car with the SCCA and got the alignment and tire pressures right on some Michelin Pilot Sport tires for tight courses.

BMW even chose to highlight the sporty chassis of the BMW i3 at the press launch in Amsterdam with an autocross course.

[NOISE] Some others may want safely push the car a little harder possibly during a weekend track day with some modifications or a tire torturing autocross like this one where we're really able to see what this car is made of.

If you want a car that can do double duty, providing you with thrills at track days or autocrosses, this is a good choice.

The driver - selectable full - off ESC mode has been calibrated to provide drivers with a larger performance envelope should they choose to participate in competitive events such as autocrosses or track days.

The last exercise of the day with the i3s is through an autocross course to finally get a taste of its dynamic behavior.

We've already sampled a Camaro equipped with an aftermarket Hotchkis Sport Suspension, and called that car «just the ticket for the occasional autocross / track enthusiast who still uses his car as a daily driver.»

They operate like regular seat belts for normal driving but with a push of a button they can be locked to perform like a harness to help keep occupants secure during performance driving activities such as closed - course track or autocross events.

Coupled with new fluid - filled suspension bushings, this Sport model offered an admirably compliant ride quality without wayward handling when driven on back roads with some verve, but enthusiasts looking to hit the occasional autocross will likely be rewarded for their patience if they choose to wait for the upcoming Si model.

But if you're eyeing the Paceman with an enthusiast intent, thinking it might be fun to participate in local autocross events, skip the Paceman model and go for the standard hatchback.

From autocrossing in an abandoned shopping center that often doubles as a movie set to blasting along Los Angeles» famous Mulholland Drive, our time with the 370Z had a definite Hollywood theme, and Nissan's sports car was perfectly cast in the leading role of this movie.

To find out, we put the Heidts Mustang to the test at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois, sharing seat time with autocross specialist Danny Popp and Pirelli World Challenge veteran (and BlackDog Speedshop owner) Tony Gaples.

Stopping happened without much drama, and despite repeated autocross runs with very little downtime in between, the brakes didn't start fading for hours.

The more simplistic autocross course gave the Stinger a fighting chance, but that toned - down excitement didn't hold water versus the BMW 4 - Series and Audi A7 Sportback, and won't go unnoticed with regular luxury German patrons.

Apart from autocrossing, the Genesis does most of the same things the competition does, but with a distinct new look.

The Fiesta actually outhandled the Fit on autocross and emergency lane change courses set up by Ford, but the Fit was more fun to drive, either because I'm familiar with the Fit's seating position and ergonomics, or because a car that's fun to slide around an empty Candlestick Park stadium lot operates in a different world from what you encounter on busy streets.

The Summer Autocross Series has begun with a full schedule of Autocross Lapping Days and Advanced Driver Coaching.

With programs that reward entertainment and practicing car control in a high - performance setting without the higher risks of starting out on a higher - speed track, and a course layout with lots of grass runoff area and few things to run into in case you make a mistake, the autocross is the perfect place for the beginner to experience the excitement of track drivWith programs that reward entertainment and practicing car control in a high - performance setting without the higher risks of starting out on a higher - speed track, and a course layout with lots of grass runoff area and few things to run into in case you make a mistake, the autocross is the perfect place for the beginner to experience the excitement of track drivwith lots of grass runoff area and few things to run into in case you make a mistake, the autocross is the perfect place for the beginner to experience the excitement of track driving.

The track is open with numerous organizations using the Road Course and Autocross this month.

These are Wild Rush, which is usually a circuit based race out in the wilds, the point to point Cross Country, Stadium Racing, which is a spectacular mix of circuit racing and stunts, with multiple jumps and Speed Cross — a version of Autocross taking in circuit racing on tracks that are made up of dirt and tarmac.