Autocrossers: Check in here!

[Wallyk20]

Originally Posted by reelbigfish241

I have never autocrossed, but my cousin and I are hopefully going to Route 66 raceway here in Illlinois over the summer to take a few runs. Me in my Civic and him in his 07 WRX.

I'm pretty excited about it. and newby tips you veterans have?

Stop by and say "Hello", I'm at all of Chicago Region SCCA events. I'll be driving my E36 M3 #471 BSP. I may drive my Si with other clubs but not SCCA. I can introduce to you a couple of other club regulars who drive '06 Si's, one in Street tire class and one in G-Stock. Depending on work assignments you can go on a ride-along. Which, I find to be one the most beneficial things for newer drivers.

[OhMyRedSI]

Well, I am set on wheels and tires now. I bought a set of Avon Tech RA's off of Tire Rack that were on clearance and picked up some 14lb forged wheels off of e-bay. Now I just need to learn how to drive on them.... Can't wait for the season to start!

[honda93]

Originally Posted by OhMyRedSI

Well, I am set on wheels and tires now. I bought a set of Avon Tech RA's off of Tire Rack that were on clearance and picked up some 14lb forged wheels off of e-bay. Now I just need to learn how to drive on them.... Can't wait for the season to start!

Just a few friendly reminders:

1. If you have less than 5 autocrosses under your belt, run at least 5 - 10 more on the street tires until your skill level increases somewhat. Reason being, a race tire will mask driving errors because their sheer grip will make you look more adept than you really are. So to maximize your performance on R-comps, learn more on shitty the street tires first.

2. Unless you paid for them to be heat cycled from the TireRack, don't forget to heat cycle the tires prior to your first event.

Anthony "Mario" Crea
NNJR-SCCA

[OhMyRedSI]

Originally Posted by honda93

Just a few friendly reminders:

1. If you have less than 5 autocrosses under your belt, run at least 5 - 10 more on the street tires until your skill level increases somewhat. Reason being, a race tire will mask driving errors because their sheer grip will make you look more adept than you really are. So to maximize your performance on R-comps, learn more on shitty the street tires first.

2. Unless you paid for them to be heat cycled from the TireRack, don't forget to heat cycle the tires prior to your first event.

Anthony "Mario" Crea
NNJR-SCCA

OK. Thanks for the input. I was planning on running the first couple events on my street tires since it will still be cool around here in April anyhow. I just bought them now since they are on clearance and I have a somewhat limited budget. I should be running as a novice this year anyhow, so the street tires won't matter too much. I want to be competitive, but also realize that I have a lot to learn first. Either way, it's all fun!

[Highrev1]

Originally Posted by honda93

1. If you have less than 5 autocrosses under your belt, run at least 5 - 10 more on the street tires until your skill level increases somewhat. Reason being, a race tire will mask driving errors because their sheer grip will make you look more adept than you really are. So to maximize your performance on R-comps, learn more on shitty the street tires first.
Anthony "Mario" Crea
NNJR-SCCA

THis is the reason why I only drive on race tires, No joke I suck.

[Kurt]

I'm signing up next week - taking the classes (2 days) and then racing the next week or whenever it is.

I can't wait to try it.

[BAR296]

Originally Posted by Wallyk20

one in Street tire class

Hey, thats Me!!! This is jeff right?

Originally Posted by Kurt

I'm signing up next week - taking the classes (2 days) and then racing the next week or whenever it is.

I can't wait to try it.

I'll be there, (possibly instructing) at the Learning Curve. So let me know if you need anything.

[Kurt]

Originally Posted by BAR296

Hey, thats Me!!! This is jeff right?


I'll be there, (possibly instructing) at the Learning Curve. So let me know if you need anything.

Nice! I'll definitely try to find you

[954K20_SI]

..i just bought a helmet and some gloves. I'll be participating in my first autocross on March 11th at Indian River CC lot in Ft.Peirce FL!! can't wait. I actually want to start autocrossing a few times a year

[Kurt]

Originally Posted by 954K20_SI

..i just bought a helmet and some gloves. I'll be participating in my first autocross on March 11th at Indian River CC lot in Ft.Peirce FL!! can't wait. I actually want to start autocrossing a few times a year

Where'd you get the helmet at? I need to get one.

[954K20_SI]

Originally Posted by Kurt

Where'd you get the helmet at? I need to get one.

http://WWW.SOLOPERFORMANCE.COM

[1st HI 06 Si]

you can get them any where that sells stuff for motorcycles. You can use an open face helmet for Auto Cross. If you want to spend the money you can also get them from Sparco.

http://www.saferacer.com/

another good site, large selection.

[Hotwheels]

Driver: Chris Holter "former autocross racer"

Car:1991 Honda Civic si

Class: CSP

Mods: brospeed header, Thermal Exhaust, B&M adjustable fuel, Nuespeed Springs, Yokohama autocross tires, Nuespeed Short Shifter. NGK plugs and wires...I think that was it.


3rd place overall in 1998,
2nd place in 1999,
2000 I went undefeated in 10 races,
2000 Overral Champion,
2000 Driver of the year.
Placed 33rd out of roughly 2000 at the Mazda Rev it up challenge.
Went on to race 125cc shifter karts, now the kart is for sale.

I was a part of the SCCA Land o' Lakes region. had a blast, wish I still had my "race car"

Current car: 2006 Civic si

[954K20_SI]

this is the one i bought, in white.

[Kurt]

I think I want an open-faced one. The closed ones will make me suck more i'm thinking.

[OhMyRedSI]

I got an open face helmet for that reason as well. I found the full face ones felt too confining. The open face ones are cooler in the summer as well. Make sure to get one with an SA rating sticker. I believe they are required, but I am not positive.

[Kurt]

Originally Posted by OhMyRedSI

I got an open face helmet for that reason as well. I found the full face ones felt too confining. The open face ones are cooler in the summer as well. Make sure to get one with an SA rating sticker. I believe they are required, but I am not positive.

Yeah, I feel like I wouldn't be able to see as much of the road. Plus our A-pillars are massive and hard to see past already.

[1st HI 06 Si]

I had the problem with the A-pillar as well when I started then I had a experienced driver help me out. He said that if I was looking at a cone around the A-pillar then I wasn't look ahead far enough. And that did help me go a little faster. Then the a-pillar was no longer a problem. And I think the SCCA requires a SNELL 95 or newer rating.

[954K20_SI]

i also do Karting so the full face will be fine. Buying some 16" wheels for autocross only...so Im getting well prepared

oh yeah the helmet is snell M2005 approved

[1st HI 06 Si]

So I take it you are not going to run in stock class?