Finally made to to practice - and to 1000 miles of ownership
I finally made it to autocross practice with the Falken Azenis tires. They really transform the car. My friend Zane drove the 900 at practice too, and on my 6th (last) run I was able to approach his best time in the car, though it wasn’t a clean run. I rode along with Zane on all but one of his runs. On the one I didn’t I was able to see just how severely the car leans in corners. I see new shocks in the future.
After the 12 runs that Zane and I made, I parked the car. I by the time I walked around to the passenger side, a puddle of fluid had already formed below the right-side mudflap, generally below the power steering reservoir. I suspected the power steering as soon as I saw the puddle’s location, and when I opened the hood I saw that’s indeed where the fluid came from. Power steering fluid had escaped from the vent hole in the reservoir cap, and leaked all over the inside of the fenderwell.
After the last run run we made, the mileage on the car was 111,991. Exactly 1000 miles since I bought the car in January. It turned 112,000 miles on the way home. After 1000 miles, I’m happy with my choice and glad I’ve got the 900. I’m excited about competing in the autocross season which starts in a few weeks.
On Thursday Erik and Katie are coming to town for the weekend, and will borrow the 900 to get around town. He’s looking forward to it and we’re looking forward to seeing them.
