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Old 08-13-2013, 08:32 PM   #26
MR_X
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Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere View Post
Ok, CSG Mike asked me to add up all my AutoX expenditures, particularly the consumables, to see how it adds up to to a track duty car! I think this might be painful but here we go!

Mods (towards STX prep):
KW V3 .................................................. ... $1,900
17x9 RPF1s in orange (for dry tires)..............$1,340
17x9 Rota Grid (for wet tires).......................$850
Strano Parts FSB.........................................$189
Whiteline Camber Top Mounts.......................$197
Works axle back.........................................$400
ARP extended Studs....................................$129
Various parts installations............................$600
Alignment (x2)...........................................$20 0


Total............................................. ............$5,715

Consumables:
Entrance Fees X40 events (estimated)..........$1,600
245/40/17 Hankook RS3s (Dry)...................$675
245/40/17 Hankook RS3s (Dry)...................$675
255/40/17 Dunlop ZIIs (Dry).......................$800
245/40/17 Falken 456s (Wet)......................$550
Broken rear axle (drivers side)(with labor).....$700
Passenger side fender liner X2......................$109
Various body clips from hitting cones.............$50
Various tire installation................................$400

Total............................................. ...........$5,509


So keep in mind that my car is modded for STX, and not very well at that. I only have about 50% of the prep possible. But a track car would certainly have different mods (notice I have no cooling or brake mods). I'm lacking a few more suspension bits and ALL of the power bolt-ons the class allows.

This was pretty eye opening, I guess I spent a lot more on consumables than I though... This was over a 13 month period also BTW. However, NO REGRETS! This summer was a great summer of racing!!!!


So have my latest video just for fun!

Where was this at?
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Originally Posted by CSG Mike View Post
Stickier tires will stress your brakes more. My understanding is that Qualcomm sees really high speeds compared to most Autocross courses...
I will most likly do rims, tires, suspension and brakes at once.

I see you are in OC. I go there quite often to visit family. Maybe I will see if I can make a trip there when you go to an event.
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