Noob autox

[Ranatsu]

Originally Posted by BRZTimeTrials

That'll kick you out of the STX class and into Street Prepared (where we aren't competitive at all). I have the same one and will have to remove it if I do STX. I think the master cylinder brace is also illegal in STX - someone correct me if I'm wrong!

You're correct, it is illegal for STX.

[sosick]

Originally Posted by knipple

Do you have a picture of the Megan Racing Differential Support you have installed? The picture I found of it showed as a support bar. If they are just the bushings, they are legal for STX. How wide are your wheels?

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18x8 f. 18x9r

[sosick]

Originally Posted by BRZTimeTrials

I agree with @knipple. In your novice season, you can run, depending on your region, as a Novice. Sometimes they'll class it (e.g. N-STX), but not always. Local clubs won't care about your mods as much. You can always run as non-compete and have a blast. If autox is for you, then start planning for a class later.

Thats kinda what im aiming for i just a good time. At the same time id like to build accordingly that way im not wasting time on mods i cant use if i ever want to get serious. Lots of good info on here i really appreciate it!

[sosick]

How do u guys feel about rpf1 17x8? Are there any restrictions on offset wheels?

[knipple]

Originally Posted by sosick

How do u guys feel about rpf1 17x8? Are there any restrictions on offset wheels?

If you build to STX, you can go to 9" wide wheels and 265mm wide tires. No restriction to offset. I currently run RPF-1 17 x 9 et +35 wheels with 255/40/17 Rivals.

Again, I wouldn't worry about trying to make the car faster as the car will not be the limiting factor initially. It will be the driver that is the limiting factor. So concentrate on becoming a faster driver prior to changing anything else on the car. I have seen on multiple occasions an experienced driver in a Prius on stock Prius tires beat a novice in a Corvette.

[knipple]

Originally Posted by sosick

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18x8 f. 18x9r

Thank you. That bar isn't legal in STX. The wheels are legal as they meet the wheel width requirements for the class. There are no limits to diameter for STX.

[itzmik3]

Originally Posted by knipple

Thank you. That bar isn't legal in STX. The wheels are legal as they meet the wheel width requirements for the class. There are no limits to diameter for STX.

http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/...%20reduced.pdf

14.4 WHEELS
Any wheels are allowed with widths up to the following
(OE wheels ex-
ceeding these maximums are not permitted)
:
STF, STC, STS, STR (AWD) – 7.5”
STX (AWD) – 8.0”
STX (2WD), STR (2WD) – 9.0”
STU – unlimited

[sosick]

Originally Posted by knipple

If you build to STX, you can go to 9" wide wheels and 265mm wide tires. No restriction to offset. I currently run RPF-1 17 x 9 et +35 wheels with 255/40/17 Rivals.

Again, I wouldn't worry about trying to make the car faster as the car will not be the limiting factor initially. It will be the driver that is the limiting factor. So concentrate on becoming a faster driver prior to changing anything else on the car. I have seen on multiple occasions an experienced driver in a Prius on stock Prius tires beat a novice in a Corvette.

So what do u recommend i focus on? Struts, coilovers or rims and tires? And i was thinking of running my stocks in front

[knipple]

Originally Posted by sosick

So what do u recommend i focus on? Struts, coilovers or rims and tires? And i was thinking of running my stocks in front

I am sorry if I am confusing you with my answers.

As for what you should focus on, I would recommend you focus on improving as a driver and not modify your car anymore until you have gotten some experience behind the wheel.

Generally speaking, I have found that the other competitors are helpful, so don't hesitate to ask questions, and for rides with them.

[sosick]

Originally Posted by knipple

I am sorry if I am confusing you with my answers.

As for what you should focus on, I would recommend you focus on improving as a driver and not modify your car anymore until you have gotten some experience behind the wheel.

Generally speaking, I have found that the other competitors are helpful, so don't hesitate to ask questions, and for rides with them.

So i should leave my car how it is and run it? Of course take off what is illegal

[knipple]

Originally Posted by sosick

So i should leave my car how it is and run it? Of course take off what is illegal

That's what I would recommend.

[AvusBlau]

I'm from WI too. Here are some clubs in WI that you can run with.

Fun laid back group to run with. I've personally have gone to these events. Two of the guys that help run one of these clubs have gone to nationals. One took first and the other took 3rd. I believe in AWD street tire class?
http://www.cwscc.com/vb_forum/
http://www.fvscc.com/forum/index.php

Never ran with them, but heard there is some pretty good competition.
http://www.waiautox.org/
http://www.scca-milwaukee.org/

http://www.madisonsportscarclub.com/

A facebook link to midwest events if you have Face Book. https://www.facebook.com/midwestautoevents?ref=hl

[Ranatsu]

Originally Posted by sosick

So what do u recommend i focus on? Struts, coilovers or rims and tires? And i was thinking of running my stocks in front

Stock what in the front? Wheels/tires? That would be a horrible plan. Whatever you do don't run a staggered tire setup. If you're going to run the stock tires then just do it on all 4 corners and get a feel for what the car does and then eventually when you do change your tires out, you'll see how much of a difference it makes.

I would recommend not spending any money and just try an event or two, so you can at least experience it. What if you don't even like it?

[AvusBlau]

Originally Posted by Ranatsu

I would recommend not spending any money and just try an event or two, so you can at least experience it. What if you don't even like it?

Great advice here and as some mention above. Just run as is and have fun. Once you get more experience and want to autocross then build for a specific class.