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harouken 03-17-2019 01:33 AM

NorCal Rallycross
 
http://www.norcalrallycross.com/

Anyone interested? Here is a picture of my car from last weekend in Prairie City.

https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...84&oe=5D172F07

norcalpb 03-17-2019 01:49 AM

Are there typically any jumps? I’d like to do it but don’t want to catch air.

harouken 03-17-2019 02:15 AM

Jumps are prohibited and the course is typically very technical with hairpin turns and such. It is more about car control on loose surfaces.

https://www.scca.com/articles/199934...s-novice-guide

abec 03-18-2019 01:51 AM

100% interested.

Also how did you fit the 15's? did you have to modify the tie rod location or do those fit without the need to do so?

harouken 03-18-2019 03:21 AM

Wheels are 16" so they have no problems clearing the brakes. They are rally inspired wheels, not real rally wheels like Methods

BigFatFlip 03-18-2019 03:47 PM

First off, good on ya! Used to do Rallyx back in college and really miss it. Did quite a few events in Antioch, Santa Rosa, Prairie City and even T-hill. I was hell bent on doing it with the BRZ when I had it but I only ended up doing track days due to the much higher seat time-to-time investment ratio (with kids, free time is at a premium).


I've been strongly considering doing it again on my RS, but definitely need to invest in some smaller wheels/tires (I'm sure it won't take much to debead my 19's with skinny 35 series tires) and a skid plate (knowing how rutted PC gets after a few runs).

abec 03-18-2019 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harouken (Post 3197161)
Wheels are 16" so they have no problems clearing the brakes. They are rally inspired wheels, not real rally wheels like Methods

I have 16" wheels as well, but having trouble deciding on what tires to use for rally/rallycross. There are some 16" retreads but on standard tires so the side walls are meh.

I see winterforce, and toyo's winter tire in a 225/50r16 are both affordable, not sure how they do in dirt.

Rally.build also sells 225/45r17 retreads, and I have my stocks. So considering those as well.

I work sunday, so trying to see if someone will cover me.

BigFatFlip 03-18-2019 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abec (Post 3197397)
I have 16" wheels as well, but having trouble deciding on what tires to use for rally/rallycross. There are some 16" retreads but on standard tires so the side walls are meh.

I see winterforce, and toyo's winter tire in a 225/50r16 are both affordable, not sure how they do in dirt.

Rally.build also sells 225/45r17 retreads, and I have my stocks. So considering those as well.

I work sunday, so trying to see if someone will cover me.


I used to run Blizzaks, but any snow/winter tire within your budget should work well. You are really just looking for something that has slightly more knobby thread pattern to grip the loose dirt (full A/T tires seem too aggressive from what I remember)


Also make sure to bump up your tire pressures (I used to run around 45 psi) to keep that sidewall from rolling over and debeading.

tony_r 03-18-2019 09:09 PM

General Ultimax Artic is a good choice if you can get it in your size. Stupid cheap and good grip in dirt/mud.

harouken 03-19-2019 12:27 AM

Altimax arctics are really popular, and I am running those in 205/55r16. Most people in stock class just buy the cheapest, knobby winter tires they can find and fill up to at least 40psi.

harouken 04-04-2019 12:57 AM

This is from last weekend in Santa Rosa. Muddy but super fun! Next one is April 21st at Prairie City so come join!

https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...b2&oe=5D4FF6F6

Dorkhedeos 04-05-2019 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harouken (Post 3203587)
This is from last weekend in Santa Rosa. Muddy but super fun! Next one is April 21st at Prairie City so come join!

https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...b2&oe=5D4FF6F6


Was your rear bumper always detached or did that run detach it?

harouken 04-05-2019 03:26 AM

The bumper was detached before the run. It was a lot more muddy the day before and after it dried up, the large ruts ripped a mudflap screw out. They brought the tractor on race day to smooth them out.


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