Hey from CT

my87csx481 · Post by **my87csx481** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:54 pm

Hi all. New to 2GN but not to 4-banger mopars....been driving 'em since the '80's.

Currently daily driving a completely stock (except tire size) '05 SXT, mtx, no abs. Had it since new, 80k on the clock. I MUST do something with the brakes and I plan to do something with the suspension....at the very least.

I autocross the car locally and participated in a couple track day/time trials at the Poconos (1 north, and 1 south course)....it is my dream to someday race on road courses. Unfortunately, due to health problems/medical bills, I haven't been able to do any "racing" since ~june '08. Hopefully, mid-'09 I should be all set to go again and start improving the car....and myself.

I registered here because another forum I found seemed directed more toward 1st gens. So, here I am....seeking 2nd gen racing specific information (brakes and suspension....for now).

Just wondering, seems there is no road course/track subforum, only drag, street, and autocross. Is there anyone that tracks their car on here? Just wondering.

Edit: added pics

Pocono North in the rain

Pocono South in the sun

Autox

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:10 pm

Hmm, I thought we had changed the Autox/Rally section to include Road Racing, but I guess not.

Either way, welcome to the forum. You don't have to be nice about the other forum, we know which one you are talking about

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:22 pm

Welcome! Glad to see another 80's FWD old-timer

There are a few members who auto-x their Neons. Boneyard racing is one that come to mind. With some time I hope to start campaigning mine as well.

There is a wealth of info available here. If you don't see it right off, use the search function for some key-words. If all else fails, ask.

Enjoy your stay with us

Oh, and I'll be the first...

my87csx481 · Post by **my87csx481** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:30 pm

I'll try to get some pics up tonight....I'm at work now.

I tried to swipe my avatar from another forum but, it's too big for here. I'll try to get to resizing tonight.

Thanks for the welcome.

2k1MotorSport · Post by **2k1MotorSport** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:09 pm

Welcome to the boards!

Passt · Post by **Passt** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:39 pm

Welcome from MD ^^

King Crab · Post by **King Crab** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:50 pm

Welcome to 2GN. Why is it that you youngins always want to race. lol. Upgrading the suspension will do wonders. Enjoy.

Oh, I almost forgot.......

my87csx481 · Post by **my87csx481** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:07 pm

King Crab wrote: Welcome to 2GN. Why is it that you youngins always want to race. lol. Upgrading the suspension will do wonders. Enjoy.

Oh, I almost forgot.......

For me, it's all about the adrenaline. Autocross and normal street driving just don't do it for me at all.

I added pics to the first post.

lilnicko11 · Post by **lilnicko11** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:05 am

welcome

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:54 am

Digging the thingumybobs on the headlights in the Auto-X pics- makes the car look posessed.

Welcome!

OB · Post by OB » Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:46 am

Welcome to 2gn.

Props for racing your Neon. Think your car handles good now? You just wait until you get your suspension upgraded

Addicted2Boost · Post by **Addicted2Boost** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:45 am

welcome im from CT too

my87csx481 · Post by **my87csx481** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:54 pm

Midnight_Rider wrote:Digging the thingumybobs on the headlights in the Auto-X pics- makes the car look posessed. Welcome!

We have to tape all forward facing glass/plastic....makes cleanup easier if theres some contact. I agree, I remember thinking the blue painter's tape made the headlights look pretty wild in the rain.

Passt · Post by **Passt** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:07 pm

Painter's tape ftw!!!!

2001rt32 · Post by **2001rt32** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:02 pm

welcome from ct also!!