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Jun 30, 2015 | 12:39 PM

87blackbird

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First autocross set up

I want to attend my first autocross event. Any mods I should do before hand. My car is basically a stock trans am.

Jun 30, 2015 | 02:03 PM

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Nope just make sure no hubs or ball joints are loose, properly inflate your tires, take all the loose items out of your interior, then get out there and drive.

Jun 30, 2015 | 02:23 PM

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Just make sure you're car is running at 100%. Check all fluids/filters and make sure nothing's loose in the suspension. Other than that just go out there and have fun

Jun 30, 2015 | 02:28 PM

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Sounds like I should go out and try it for the first time. Do you normally stay in 1st gear or 2nd gear all the way through?

Jun 30, 2015 | 03:06 PM

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Sounds like I should go out and try it for the first time. Do you normally stay in 1st gear or 2nd gear all the way through?

2nd gear typically sometimes 3rd if you drive a miata

Jun 30, 2015 | 03:13 PM

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2nd gear typically sometimes 3rd if you drive a miata

Sounds like I will probably be in 2nd gear the whole way then.

Jun 30, 2015 | 03:14 PM

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Autocross doesn't seem like it will be as harsh on the rear end as drag racing is. Is mainly breaks that I should keep an eye out on?

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Jun 30, 2015 | 06:11 PM

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If you drive a 4th gen keep an eye out for hub play. Pro Solos are a drag race start but there isn't much grip with the stiff side walled tires.

Jul 1, 2015 | 04:52 PM

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where do you live?

Jul 1, 2015 | 07:17 PM

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where do you live?

MA but that was in DC.

Jul 6, 2015 | 07:55 AM

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Thanks for the tips guys.

Jul 21, 2015 | 02:08 PM

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Take it slow the first few runs and get to know how the car behaves with the track setup. What I did pre-suspension on my car was removed the spare tire and jack out of the back after the first run, which made a massive difference. If you start to like autocross, I'd invest some money into chassis/suspension work. Strano springs, Koni shocks, good tires, sway bars, strut tower, etc and you can have a VERY quick autocross car. It also helps to have someone with a bit more experience ride with you at least for a few times. Autocross is pretty cheap to get into and a LOT of fun, very addicting, so get out there and do it!