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[qcbaker]

So I downloaded the PDF of the SCCA's Helmet rules and they list the Snell M2010 sticker as okay. So, I think I'll be okay to use my helmet.

[BigTuna]

Originally Posted by qcbaker

This is the helmet: http://www.hjchelmets.com/cl-17/cl-17-redline/

Its Snell M2010. I guess I'll just have to check with the event organizers to see if that's okay.

I'm sorry That was confusing. Snell M2010 are allowed, see below. It's DOT that are not allowed.

4.3.1 Helmets
Helmets meeting the following standards must be worn while on course:
All helmets meeting the latest or two immediately preceding Snell Founda- tion standards (SA2015, SA2010, SAH2010, SA2005, M2015, M2010, M2005,
K2015, K2010, K2005); SFI standards 31.1, 41.1, 31.1A, 31.2A, 41.1A, 41.2A;
ECE R22.05; FIA standards 8859-2015, 8860-2010, 8860-2004; or British
spec BS6658-85 type A are acceptable.

[qcbaker]

Thanks for all the answers so far, I really appreciate it. I'm planning on bringing a folding chair and a small cooler with some water/snacks, and a small assortment of tools. Anything else I should plan on bringing with me?

[steverife]

Originally Posted by qcbaker

Thanks for all the answers so far, I really appreciate it. I'm planning on bringing a folding chair and a small cooler with some water/snacks, and a small assortment of tools. Anything else I should plan on bringing with me?

Sunblock. Tire gauge. Not sure how your club deals with numbers, but a role of painter's tape isn't the worst thing to have. Zip ties aren't the worst thing to have. Rain gear, if applicable.

That's really all I bring outside of what you've mentioned.

[ryejeff]

Originally Posted by steverife

Sunblock. Tire gauge. Not sure how your club deals with numbers, but a role of painter's tape isn't the worst thing to have. Zip ties aren't the worst thing to have. Rain gear, if applicable.

That's really all I bring outside of what you've mentioned.

I also usually bring an old towel. Never know when you will need to wipe something off.

[JoeS]

Originally Posted by qcbaker

I am planning on doing my first AutoX event in a few weeks. I have no experience in any type of event like this, so any advice anyone can offer would be appreciated.

My car is stock apart from a clutch spring delete, so I should be in the D Street class right? And do the car numbers matter apart from not having the same number as anyone else in your class at that event?

You only really need a few basic things your first time out.
- Food
- Layered clothing
- sunscreen
- comfortable shoes (you'll be doing some walking)

Expect
- to have fun
- to do a fair amount of walking/standing
- a lot of enthusiastic people
- to make friends

Really, if all you do is show up, you'll be fine. Everyone is so helpful, all you need to do is ask and you'll get more help than you expected.

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[cjd]

Hand sanitizer is a good thing to have... Not all sites have sinks. To that end, bring plenty of water.

[justinco]

Originally Posted by qcbaker

Thanks for all the answers so far, I really appreciate it. I'm planning on bringing a folding chair and a small cooler with some water/snacks, and a small assortment of tools. Anything else I should plan on bringing with me?

If you can get over this dorks intro it might help out.

[steverife]

Originally Posted by ryejeff

I also usually bring an old towel. Never know when you will need to wipe something off.

Same. I keep one in my cars for street driving, so didn't think of it as an addition.

[qcbaker]

Sorry if this is answered anywhere else in the thread, but would wheel spacers affect what class my car is in? I'm planning on running 20mm spacers in front, 25mm rear.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by qcbaker

Sorry if this is answered anywhere else in the thread, but would wheel spacers affect what class my car is in? I'm planning on running 20mm spacers in front, 25mm rear.

Depends on what class you are running in.

Street only allows for +/-7mm from stock.
All other classes don't care.

So if your car is stock otherwise you'd be bumped to STX by the spacers.

[qcbaker]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Depends on what class you are running in.

Street only allows for +/-7mm from stock.
All other classes don't care.

So if your car is stock otherwise you'd be bumped to STX by the spacers.

Hmm. I guess I'll have to decide if that matters to me when I go. I can always just take the spacers off beforehand if I don't want to get bumped into STX. I doubt my times would be anywhere near competitive in either class, so I guess it doesn't really matter lol.

I was planning on going to my first event over last weekend, but because it was raining, I decided not to go. I know the events happen rain or shine, but I didn't want my first experience with it to be in the pouring rain.

[strat61caster]

Wet autox is brilliant fun as a driver

But then you have to work course in the rain but that's a minor downside for the rain we get around here.

And it can screw with competitiveness but that's secondary anyway.

[Molez93]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Wet autox is brilliant fun as a driver

But then you have to work course in the rain but that's a minor downside for the rain we get around here.

And it can screw with competitiveness but that's secondary anyway.

+2 for those thoughts.

Rain- or even just wet- reveals driver's problem areas pretty quickly. On the bright side, it also rewards smooth, skilled technique more dramatically than dry.

Sucks to be soaked though.