New owner

[Blitz_86]

Hey Everyone my name's Jose and I'm the new owner of a white 2015 frs . I have a couple of questions that maybe some of you more experienced guys can help me with. I'm doing my first auto cross on March 3rd. I ordered some new sticky tires and was thinking of buying the hawk brake pads. Anyone ever use these what should I expect ? What did you guys bring or currently bring for the day ? What else would you guys suggest doing to the car

[Nakioki]

stock car can do a lot... I know everyone will have different suggestions. But the best to do is try it out stock, you'll be surprised how well our cars handle. From there, you can figure out what you need and want in the future... other than that, bring some supporting tools, lawn chairs and etc... and enjoy your first autoX.

[chaoskaze]

Learn the car with stock tire first before you put on sticky ones. It's easy & it will tell you if you mess up.

Pads are good upgrade but hawks are kind noisy.

[Blitz_86]

Okay so no tires got it. The pads I only wanted to swap out is because I've heard people say there brakes go soft

[danng]

Originally Posted by Blitz_86

Okay so no tires got it. The pads I only wanted to swap out is because I've heard people say there brakes go soft

You'll be okay, I've taken my FRS to Buttonwillow with stock pad, they do not fade that easily.

[Blitz_86]

sounds fun Im pretty excited to learn the car

[Terran]

My stock brakes have been perfectly fine for auto x. Like everyone else says, run your stock tires first to learn the cars limits first. I would probably buy a decent set of wheels and put the sticky tires on those instead.

Don't forget to put your car in VSC sport mode, and to bring a tire pressure gauge, and a snell approved helmet so you don't have to borrow a gross used one :P. Also, get there early so you can walk the track. I had trouble my first time learning/reading cones because I got there late and didn't get to walk the track.

[EndlessAzure]

Can concur. I've been to AutoX and the track.

AutoX is not very demanding on the car; you don't have to worry about upgrading anything. Just make sure you're up to date on your maintenance (oil, brake pads have good life, brake fluid looks good, etc.) After that, just focus on having fun and driving the car.

When you're ready to move up to tracking, that's when you would want to start investing in some better brake pads and some more responsive rubber. However, that is by no means a requirement; the car can be run for your first few track days totally stock with no problem. If you plan on tracking a lot, an oil cooler might come into the equation.

[Blitz_86]

Cool thanks guys I'm actually gonna buy a spare set of stock wheels so I can put some better tires on them and keep my dailys longer, now I'm trying to buy a helmet but I've never had the chance to try one and am not sure on the sizes do you guys know where I can go try some on?

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Blitz_86

Cool thanks guys I'm actually gonna buy a spare set of stock wheels so I can put some better tires on them and keep my dailys longer, now I'm trying to buy a helmet but I've never had the chance to try one and am not sure on the sizes do you guys know where I can go try some on?

Motorcycle shop.

[Blitz_86]

One more question lol well tons more but I was thinking of looking into a better driver's seat for a harness ?

[GrantedTaken]

No need for a harness. You'll be in 2nd gear, and there are no walls to hit into. No need for pads or tires, either. If you are dead set on doing stuff, just bleed the brakes with ATE for $15. Have fun. Just enjoy yourself.

[jvanstone12]

Originally Posted by Blitz_86

One more question lol well tons more but I was thinking of looking into a better driver's seat for a harness ?

The stock seat and 3 point harness are plenty good for autocross. It takes a while to learn how to hold yourself in place properly, but you should be using the dead pedal with your left foot to plant yourself back in the seat.
The stock pads are good, but I had better feel with the TRD pads, and no noise. Only a slight improvement, but it was an improvement.
A bigger front sway bar adds a bit of understeer, but pays off big time in lap times because you will be more confident of the rear of the car.
If you decide to get new rubber or wheels, I have a great set for a good price listed on here. Hit me up.

[Blitz_86]

Cool thanks for all the input, I've signed up for March 3rd solo practice class!!!! Super excited