[CFM Fiesta]

Just curious...

 

[Chan]

Auto-X yes, road coursing, I'll leave that for my motorcycle.

 

[fiestamizer]

I would be interested in doing it, but have never auto-x before.

 

[eRic]

plans? I've already autocrossed my Fiesta.

YouTube - ‪0627 1151.asf‬‎

 

[CFM Fiesta]

plans? I've already autocrossed my Fiesta.

I like the onscreen data on the video!

 

[Spatakula]

Dig the video!

She held up nicely!

-spatakula

 

[iamz]

plans? I've already autocrossed my Fiesta.

That was cool. Looks like fun. I can see where that could be kind of addicting.

 

[AlanBDahl]

I'll be autoxing mine next year as a winter/rain autocrosser but I don't think I'll campaign it seriously as I'm not yet convinced that it will be a competitive HS car. I raced in HS in '04/'05 with an HS Audi and I don't think the Fiesta is there unless more miles + a performance exhaust significantly increases the power. Sure handles good though so it should so well in the rain.

 

[BRGT350]

I will probably take my Fiesta autocrossing a few times, and also take it to GingerMan for open track stuff. My Mustang is my primary open track/autocross car, but sometimes its fun to have the Fiesta on track. I ran both my Mustang and the Fiesta Movement Fiesta last year.

 

[eRic]

I'm looking forward to chasing Mustangs at the next track event I run with the Shelby Club [mostly Mustangs] because they are really organized and strict concerning safety and limit their events at Waterford Hills to 50 cars in four run groups [A,B,C,D] so you have room and get plenty of track time.

 

[BRGT350]

If Darius (Black Fox Mustang) or Mike (red 82 Mustang GT) are running, tell them I say hi. Those guys run with the Motor City SAAC/SVTOA for open track events and have been a huge help with building my Mustang. Sadly with the schedual this season, I won't be able to make it to any autocrosses. Hopefully next year.

 

[eRic]

Oh yeah Darius is the competition director I'll tell him and Mike "hi" at the next track day.

 

[SVT3JC]

Looks like that autocross was at Belle Isle? Who was running that event and when was it? I've missed quite a few this year and have been meaning to get out. Would have been sweet to see your fiesta run.

 

[eRic]

yep. Belle Isle. I've done several there with the Detroit Region SCCA, Michigan Sports Car Club and Alfa Romeo Owners Club. Their autocross schedules are on www.myautoevents.com and each club has a site www.detroit-scca.org [Solo], Welcome to the Michigan Sports Car Club and AROC Detroit.

 

[eRic]

OMG... I caught and passed a Mustang during an open track event [not "racing"]
check out the video between 6:13 and 7:10
http://www.facebook.com/v/1617008514532

 

[tice23]

i would love to if i could find the time, never got around to it with my old car either :/

 

[Slipster17]

AutoX'd the Focus and loved it. Definitely want to hit up another event in the spring with the Focus or Fiesta. It makes it easier that the tires I was using for the Focus will fit the Fiesta as well

On a handling note.... has anyone noticed how the Fiesta 'bites' when you turn quickly? Don't know if I can fully explain it and I'm sure there is a correct term for it. Like on long sloping corners the Fiesta can hug the line, but past a certain degree on the steering wheel the little thing wants to dive right off at a right angle. I like that it's so eager to get me around the corner, but I'd like it to pay attention a little more, heh.

I've only ever felt a little bit of a roll in the body - nothing a firmer set of springs and little drop won't fix. Nice ridged chassis to begin with.

 

[Iceracer]

auto cros etc

Next summer I plan on auto cross and maybe a track day.
Might even ice race it this winter when I get the Blozzaks on.

 

[JimmySolo2]

If I get one, I'll plan on auto-xing it a couple times. That's what I did when I got my ZX3 back in 2000

 

[thegarb88]

i haven't done either but i'm planning on running my fiesta at some track days and slowly work some mods into the car and see where it goes from there.