I'm hooked!
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I'm hooked! I just participated in my first Autocross event and it was a blast! Not too many people showed, so we got to make about 10 runs each. Now if I can just get some tires, I'll be in a good shape. Lots of fun!
Tommy
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Yeah I'm going to AutoX for my first time in two weeks. I went last weekend, but got there too late to register, so I just rode with a lot of different people while they raced. It was pretty fun and I got a good taste of what it's like. I can't wait to see how my car does with it's current mods. Only problem is I'll probably be pushed into one of the higher classes. I have an extra set of wheels, so I'll probably get a set of race tires put on them. The Kumho's are supposed to be good and the price is right.
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Yeah, I was pushed into Class C Prepared (thanks to my cam, etc...) I really need good tires to even begin to be competitive (plus I have to learn how to autocross!)
I am taking Evolution's Phase I AutoX school in two weeks. I can't wait!
Tommy
I am taking Evolution's Phase I AutoX school in two weeks. I can't wait!
Tommy
Good, that means I'm not the only one! I would never give up my cam and other mods . . .
Get some Hoosiers, then learn to double-clutch and shuffle steer! FUN, FUN, FUN Going to school is smart!
Get some Hoosiers, then learn to double-clutch and shuffle steer! FUN, FUN, FUN Going to school is smart!
you fit into Street Mod, CP is for gutted out cars on slicks. It is nice to beat up on the little cars when the course allows. In CP the largest rim allowed is a 16 in. In Sm I run 17x11 on a 4 wheels and 315 tires
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Originally Posted by BillS
you fit into Street Mod, CP is for gutted out cars on slicks. It is nice to beat up on the little cars when the course allows. In CP the largest rim allowed is a 16 in. In Sm I run 17x11 on a 4 wheels and 315 tires
Just do a "find" for "Cavuoto" on our results page:
http://www.wscc.org/results/2004/AX20040403.html
Yes, the only other car in my group was a Titan Formula!!!
Yeah, I had a chance even if I could drive! 
I'm reading about the Street Mod class now, I wonder why they didn't recommend that for me. Could it be my gears? Also, I see no mention of a cam change allowed either... oh well...
Thank again for the info!
Tommy
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I don't know where they came up with CP. Sm if you have and internaly modified motor or subframe connectors, ESP for suspension, no internal engine mods or subframes, and duh, f-stock for pretty much stock cars (catbacks are allowed, replaced air filter, not lids unfortunately) .
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Verdad Gallardo I agree, this whole classification thing is confusing as hell. I thought I would be in SM until I read in the rules you can't change the final drive ratio, axles or bearings; and if your car came with an airbag steering wheel, you can't replace it with a non-airbag wheel.
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Assuming I'm stuck in CP, does anyone have any recommendations on a wheels/tire combo that would be competitive.
Someone at my first AutoX event suggested simple steel rims, with slicks, but I have NO idea what size, offset, type of tire, etc, to go with. Any advice would be great.
Tommy
Someone at my first AutoX event suggested simple steel rims, with slicks, but I have NO idea what size, offset, type of tire, etc, to go with. Any advice would be great.
Tommy
Hopefully I'm just missunderstanding the rules somehow. Here's a link to the information:
http://www.sff.net/people/dburkhead/prepcompare.htm
Scroll down to the bottom for the refference to gear ratios.
http://www.sff.net/people/dburkhead/prepcompare.htm
Scroll down to the bottom for the refference to gear ratios.
All I did was do a web search on my state and AutoX, or SCCA. It came up with a web site for the Utah SCCA. They had a link to a calendar for the whole year's events in my area. Before that I didn't even know anybody from around here that AuotX's. I was surprise to see about 60 cars there! If NC is like Utah, they have an event about every two weeks, but at various sites.
Originally Posted by TaTommyWS6
I'm kinda lost on the all what exactly each class requires, but if you are interested check out who they grouped me with:
Just do a "find" for "Cavuoto" on our results page:
http://www.wscc.org/results/2004/AX20040403.html
Yes, the only other car in my group was a Titan Formula!!! Yeah, I had a chance even if I could drive!
I'm reading about the Street Mod class now, I wonder why they didn't recommend that for me. Could it be my gears? Also, I see no mention of a cam change allowed either... oh well...
Thank again for the info!
Tommy
Just do a "find" for "Cavuoto" on our results page:
http://www.wscc.org/results/2004/AX20040403.html
Yes, the only other car in my group was a Titan Formula!!!
Yeah, I had a chance even if I could drive! I'm reading about the Street Mod class now, I wonder why they didn't recommend that for me. Could it be my gears? Also, I see no mention of a cam change allowed either... oh well...
Thank again for the info!
Tommy
You better start some drastic weight reduction for that class! 
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Originally Posted by Cal
WOW he knocked 9 secs off your time! You better start some drastic weight reduction for that class!
You better start some drastic weight reduction for that class! I particularly like the class because you end up racing against all kinds of different cars. Just look out for the older BMW M3's as they are the cars to have in SM. None im my area though! The Fbody holds it's own though, I came in second place last autocross I went to in SM.
Best bang for the buck compitition and everyone there is usually really cool. It is a nice change over from being caught in traffic (staging lanes) at the dragway!
Glad others are betting bit by the bug!
Have fun!
Derek