Gettin started in autox
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Gettin started in autox I've autocrossed before and it just didn't do it for me, but I've got a friend in an '00 SS who wants to hit all the local track days and autocrosses next season. Right now he'll be in FS. He's went to a track day at VIR before and really enjoyed it. He still hasn't really felt out his car yet, he's still not very consistent.
Should he go ahead and buy some suspension mods, put the money in brakes instead and work on consistency, or just wait and save the money for tires and pads? I've heard a lot of people look back and wish they would have modded slower so they'd know the characteristics of thier car better. Anyone have any input?
J.
Should he go ahead and buy some suspension mods, put the money in brakes instead and work on consistency, or just wait and save the money for tires and pads? I've heard a lot of people look back and wish they would have modded slower so they'd know the characteristics of thier car better. Anyone have any input?
J.
Re: Gettin started in autox I've only done one Autox, so my experience is limited. I don't think the brakes would be of great importance in Autox, don't get me wrong they are important but they don't get really heated up like they would in a Road Race/ Lapping day type situation. Heck, I get my brakes hotter playing in the mountains{ especially downhill} <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> . I think tires, shocks ect. would help the most. I can't wait to go back, most fun since my motocycle R.R. days! <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" /> Ops, just saw the lapping thing in your post, maybe a brake upgrade would be warrented <img src="gr_emb.gif" border="0">
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Re: Gettin started in autox My biggest problem in Autox is tires. I run stock runflats and they suck really bad, especially when its cold and their cold too. So I would say 1st invest in some tires just for autox and and practice <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Re: Gettin started in autox The main thing is to have fun.
With that said:
The 1st thing I'd do is get some wheels and tires. Kumho V700's seem to do great on these cars.
The second thing is a Helmet (borrowing them gets old really fast <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> )
If he mods the suspension, he will end up if ESP or SM. My SCCA region has a KILLER ESP class. (Its been dominated for the passed 3 yrs by a '95 Cobra R)
I'd also pick up an SCCA Rule Book, their cheap.
Does he have the 1LE suspension? If so, that's great. Leave it alone. If not, he could do a "suspension package", but anything that is "adjustable" is something that will need to be set right to get the desired results. Trial & Error style <img src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" border="0" alt="[fight]" />
Hope this helps
Roger
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With that said:
The 1st thing I'd do is get some wheels and tires. Kumho V700's seem to do great on these cars.
The second thing is a Helmet (borrowing them gets old really fast <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> )
If he mods the suspension, he will end up if ESP or SM. My SCCA region has a KILLER ESP class. (Its been dominated for the passed 3 yrs by a '95 Cobra R)
I'd also pick up an SCCA Rule Book, their cheap.
Does he have the 1LE suspension? If so, that's great. Leave it alone. If not, he could do a "suspension package", but anything that is "adjustable" is something that will need to be set right to get the desired results. Trial & Error style <img src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" border="0" alt="[fight]" />
Hope this helps
Roger
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