Autocross

Wolfenstein · 12-14-2007, 10:34 AM

Hi,
I'm a newbie to autocross an car racing in general. I'm participating in my first autocross event this weekend and need some advice on how to prepare the car and what needs to be done after racing. Tire check/change is obvious but what other parts of the car needs attention?
Do I need to change oil? Brake parts? Brake fluid? Tranny oil?

Thanks!

gomarlins3 · 12-14-2007, 11:13 AM

None of the above, just gobhave fun and try to learn. A tire change to R compound would help, but it's not necessary. I would suggest having your rear tire pressure about four pounds less than the front. That is kind of a rule of thumb for most autoXer's, but it varies from driver to driver.

Java Junky · 12-14-2007, 12:33 PM

What Go said Wolf.
1) He's got current experience with this n'
2) Fun'z not havin' ta godda change nothin'. Run whu'cha brung.
Good luck n' keep us posted.
All us Walter Mitty's enjoy a good read.
Java

controller · 12-14-2007, 01:32 PM

Empty your car of garbage or loose items that would move around from heavy turning, braking, and acellerating. Just thought I'd mention the obvious.

gomarlins3 · 12-14-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by controller

Empty your car of garbage or loose items that would move around from heavy turning, braking, and acellerating. Just thought I'd mention the obvious.

Actually, that's not obvious and VERY good advice. I have worked tech for SCCA autoX events and you would be surprised what people leave loose in their cars. Don;t forget to remove the floor mat on the driver side if it is not held down with a post. If you have the full floor mats (the ones that cover the hump) you should be ok.

12-14-2007, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wolfenstein Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10	Autocross Hi, I'm a newbie to autocross an car racing in general. I'm participating in my first autocross event this weekend and need some advice on how to prepare the car and what needs to be done after racing. Tire check/change is obvious but what other parts of the car needs attention? Do I need to change oil? Brake parts? Brake fluid? Tranny oil? Thanks!

12-14-2007, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,236	None of the above, just gobhave fun and try to learn. A tire change to R compound would help, but it's not necessary. I would suggest having your rear tire pressure about four pounds less than the front. That is kind of a rule of thumb for most autoXer's, but it varies from driver to driver. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

12-14-2007, 12:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,910	What Go said Wolf. 1) He's got current experience with this n' 2) Fun'z not havin' ta godda change nothin'. Run whu'cha brung. Good luck n' keep us posted. All us Walter Mitty's enjoy a good read. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

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12-14-2007, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
controller Yellow is the fastest. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 278	Empty your car of garbage or loose items that would move around from heavy turning, braking, and acellerating. Just thought I'd mention the obvious.