Noob autox

[sosick]

Originally Posted by 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

U plan on running this year? Thanks ill look them up

[sosick]

Originally Posted by Ranatsu

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?

Thanks for the input. I suppose ill look up what tire setup ppl have been doing good with. What do u run with?

[sosick]

Originally Posted by AvusBlau

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.

Do u recommend at least swaping my tire wheel setup?

[knipple]

Originally Posted by sosick

Do u recommend at least swaping my tire wheel setup?

No. Just run a few events with your current setup.

[Ranatsu]

Originally Posted by sosick

Thanks for the input. I suppose ill look up what tire setup ppl have been doing good with. What do u run with?

I run 245/40 direzza z ii on 17x9 rota titans

[PoorMansRacing]

17x9 35mm (if you ever plan on doing a BBK in the future) is the best size, imo.

[AvusBlau]

Originally Posted by sosick

U plan on running this year? Thanks ill look them up

I'm going to try and make it to CWSCC, FVSCC, and WAI events. WAI events are only at Miller Park, FYI. My first year, I ran all season tires and stock wheels (17x7.5) in class C Stock. My goal was just to learn the car, improve my driving skills, and having fun. I'm not sure where you live but I believe CWSCC will have an autocross school in Shawano. It will be on a go-kart track. Fun track!

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by knipple

That's what I would recommend.

knipple has nailed it.

Run the car as it is (maybe take off the two parts he mentioned) and just got out there and have fun. Listen to the veterans out there and learn as much as you can.

Don't worry about winning or being competitive. Just go and learn. Definitely don't worry about adding more parts.

- Andy

[itzmik3]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

knipple has nailed it.

Run the car as it is (maybe take off the two parts he mentioned) and just got out there and have fun. Listen to the veterans out there and learn as much as you can.

Don't worry about winning or being competitive. Just go and learn. Definitely don't worry about adding more parts.

- Andy

definitely agree with that.
It seems like the OP would have be more open to asking for advice just based off this thread.

[MTCRX]

I agree, go to the events, get familiar with how they operate, run the car and have fun as it is. Get someone experienced to ride with you for some tips, it speeds up the learning curve. Talk to drivers with similar cars for tips and ideas. Start slow, dont try to win on your first 2 or three runs, work on being smooth and finding the limits of traction. Work on looking ahead on the course and planning your line. I think you will find that the driver has much to learn through experience to overcome the cars current capabilities. And most of all have fun and enjoy the friendship and camaraderie you will experience, that is the best part of the day.

After you cgain some familiarity with how the car handles and how you progress, your upgrade priorities will probably change drastically.

[sosick]

Originally Posted by AvusBlau

I'm going to try and make it to CWSCC, FVSCC, and WAI events. WAI events are only at Miller Park, FYI. My first year, I ran all season tires and stock wheels (17x7.5) in class C Stock. My goal was just to learn the car, approve my driving skills, and just having fun. I'm not sure where you live but I believe CWSCC will have an autocross school in Shawano. It will be on a go-kart track. Fun track!

Im in sheboygan so its not too far

[sosick]

Thanks guys for all the info.

[Racecomp Engineering]

4 quick tips.

1. Be smooth.

2. Look ahead.

3. Check the ego at the door.

4. Ask for a ride-a-long with a veteran (hopefully in a BRZ/FRS).



- Andy

[itzmik3]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

4 quick tips.

1. Be smooth.

2. Look ahead.

3. Check the ego at the door.

4. Ask for a ride-a-long with a veteran (hopefully in a BRZ/FRS).



- Andy

definitely agree with that.

I am not sure if your region offers a "novice school" event during the year. I know at least here in the socal region we try to offer this school once a year or every other depending on demand.