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milchmann · 01-09-2014, 01:38 AM

Nice work man. You already have most of the auto-x philosophy down. Super light, and just enough power to push it around the turn nicely. One thing you might need to consider is the DB restrictions for most clubs. A silencer will solve that at minimal weight if it is an issue. All of the clubs that I have ever encountered have a novice division that you will be place in btw. You will definitely be competitive ... and that will be addictive.

There are a few things that you will probably want to consider if you are serious about making that thing fly around turns that go a little against your philosophy.

Stitch or Seam welding the chassis.

Chassis bracing bars, especially with the rear seat removed the chassis is going to flex more.

I would also definitely take out that sound deadening. Here is a video on how to do that correctly.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FqkxgcjRQQ"]The Right Way to Remove Sound Deadening with Dry Ice - YouTube[/ame]

01-09-2014, 01:38 AM	#215
milchmann Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 1987 AE86 -- 2013 ZN6 -- 1994 DC5 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice work! Nice work man. You already have most of the auto-x philosophy down. Super light, and just enough power to push it around the turn nicely. One thing you might need to consider is the DB restrictions for most clubs. A silencer will solve that at minimal weight if it is an issue. All of the clubs that I have ever encountered have a novice division that you will be place in btw. You will definitely be competitive ... and that will be addictive. There are a few things that you will probably want to consider if you are serious about making that thing fly around turns that go a little against your philosophy. Stitch or Seam welding the chassis. Chassis bracing bars, especially with the rear seat removed the chassis is going to flex more. I would also definitely take out that sound deadening. Here is a video on how to do that correctly. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FqkxgcjRQQ"]The Right Way to Remove Sound Deadening with Dry Ice - YouTube[/ame]