Autocross?

Fubba · 10-01-2008, 12:42 PM

I am looking at getting into autocross in my 91 NA. I dont have a whole lot of money at the moment but what would anyone suggest I do as far as mods go? I was thinking suspension, exhaust, and new tires since mine arent too good anymore.

Maruki-kun · 10-01-2008, 12:49 PM

tires, rims, and brakes.... suspension isn't too bad off stock as long as everything is aligned right and not broken

Fubba · 10-01-2008, 12:54 PM

I can understand the tires and brakes. but why rims?

Maruki-kun · 10-01-2008, 01:01 PM

wider tires, less rotational mass.

Fubba · 10-01-2008, 01:02 PM

Is there a size you would recommend?

Maruki-kun · 10-01-2008, 01:06 PM

16x7.5 in the front
16x8 in the back is usually a good start...

Fubba · 10-01-2008, 01:13 PM

what are the stock rims?

Maruki-kun · 10-01-2008, 01:15 PM

on the 91:
14x7
14x7.5

Fubba · 10-01-2008, 01:18 PM

how much do those usually run?

Everett · 10-01-2008, 01:20 PM

I heard these would be perfect!

http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-2-mr2/T...t-fitment.html

pothiawala786 · 10-01-2008, 01:22 PM

Personally, I wouldnt do a thing. Get another set of wheels, even if its just a cheap set ($50-100) of stock wheels, and put some better tires on, whether they're stickier summer tires, or some R-compounds.

Run the car as is and then figure out your changes from the feel of the car.

Have you modified anything at all so far? suspension, wheels, etc?

Stock 91 wheels are 14 x 6, and 14 x 7.

Fubba · 10-01-2008, 01:27 PM

I havent gotten around to modding anything really. Im thinking suspension next just because mine has gotten pretty soft.

pothiawala786 · 10-01-2008, 01:33 PM

I would atleast go to one or two the way it is, and then go from there. Modding your car will bump you into a class that might be harder to compete in. Even if you're going just for fun, you will still be bumped into a class with cars modded much more than yours.

What type of tires do you have on now? What kind of wheels? Are there any local autox's still available for this season?

Levi · 10-01-2008, 01:36 PM

Just go auto-x at a local car club, search online for local events. Don't worry about classes or modding your car until you have a full season under your belt and you can decide what needs to changed or upgraded suspension wise.

MR2 Drifter · 10-01-2008, 04:11 PM

First thing you want to buy is a helmet
(You can't autocross unless you have a helmet =P )

Give it a few shots and then I suggest you fix up your suspension, tires, brakes, and rims as mentioned above, if you don't got money do a little bit at a time (brakes first)

NONACK · 10-01-2008, 04:24 PM

Go to an event or two, then do some research and build it for a class. What you buy for stock class will be totally different than, say, stu2, or sm. If you mod the car before you pick a class to aim for, you will end up in too high a class for what the car is capable of and need to spend a ton to be competitive.

Fubba · 10-01-2008, 04:43 PM

Im really looking at doing this just for fun, if I win then great if not im not going to be too upset. And from what I understand the club in this area has rental helmets. and i have a few friends that race so i could borrow one that way.
as far as brakes, suspension, tires and wheels what do you all suggest?

Dance_Business · 10-01-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NONACK

Go to an event or two, then do some research and build it for a class. What you buy for stock class will be totally different than, say, stu2, or sm. If you mod the car before you pick a class to aim for, you will end up in too high a class for what the car is capable of and need to spend a ton to be competitive.

This is sooo true.
I started in SM2! Let's just say that a novice in SM2 is like a teeball player in the Major leagues.
I just bought an N/A; never to AX, but it has headers and 17" wheels which automatically puts it in a higher class.

It's much more fun if you can be , somewhat, competitive.
The BEST MODS FOR YOUR CAR are seat time and drivers ed. Improve your skills before you improve your car. I am consistently fighting off a stock MK III for times; I have wide sticky tires and a turbo V6, but he is an amazing driver...

NONACK · 10-01-2008, 10:14 PM

Dance, the SCCA is considering an STU2 class for the future, where that NA will excel w/ some summer tires and decent suspension. Hang onto it! Or, swap back to stock header and put r-comps on some stock wheels for e-stock.

Dance_Business · 10-01-2008, 11:35 PM

I have no intention of autocrossing the N/A. It is strictly daily driver. I am continuing to work on my driving and getting the V6 running better.

10-01-2008, 12:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fubba Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 170 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Autocross? I am looking at getting into autocross in my 91 NA. I dont have a whole lot of money at the moment but what would anyone suggest I do as far as mods go? I was thinking suspension, exhaust, and new tires since mine arent too good anymore.

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10-01-2008, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Maruki-kun Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Millington, MD Posts: 2,487 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	tires, rims, and brakes.... suspension isn't too bad off stock as long as everything is aligned right and not broken

10-01-2008, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fubba Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 170 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I can understand the tires and brakes. but why rims?

10-01-2008, 01:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Maruki-kun Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Millington, MD Posts: 2,487 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	wider tires, less rotational mass.

10-01-2008, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fubba Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 170 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Is there a size you would recommend?

10-01-2008, 01:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Maruki-kun Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Millington, MD Posts: 2,487 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	16x7.5 in the front 16x8 in the back is usually a good start...

10-01-2008, 01:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fubba Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 170 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	what are the stock rims?

10-01-2008, 01:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Maruki-kun Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Millington, MD Posts: 2,487 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	on the 91: 14x7 14x7.5

10-01-2008, 01:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fubba Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 170 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	how much do those usually run?

10-01-2008, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Everett Lovin' the curves! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,445 Thanks: 42 Thanked 65 Times in 59 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I heard these would be perfect! http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-2-mr2/T...t-fitment.html

10-01-2008, 01:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
pothiawala786 Some skills Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 440 Thanks: 5 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Personally, I wouldnt do a thing. Get another set of wheels, even if its just a cheap set ($50-100) of stock wheels, and put some better tires on, whether they're stickier summer tires, or some R-compounds. Run the car as is and then figure out your changes from the feel of the car. Have you modified anything at all so far? suspension, wheels, etc? Stock 91 wheels are 14 x 6, and 14 x 7.

10-01-2008, 01:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fubba Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 170 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I havent gotten around to modding anything really. Im thinking suspension next just because mine has gotten pretty soft.

10-01-2008, 01:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
pothiawala786 Some skills Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 440 Thanks: 5 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	I would atleast go to one or two the way it is, and then go from there. Modding your car will bump you into a class that might be harder to compete in. Even if you're going just for fun, you will still be bumped into a class with cars modded much more than yours. What type of tires do you have on now? What kind of wheels? Are there any local autox's still available for this season?

10-01-2008, 01:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Levi Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 225 Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Just go auto-x at a local car club, search online for local events. Don't worry about classes or modding your car until you have a full season under your belt and you can decide what needs to changed or upgraded suspension wise.

10-01-2008, 04:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
MR2 Drifter No Drifting Skills Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 948 Thanks: 3 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	First thing you want to buy is a helmet (You can't autocross unless you have a helmet =P ) Give it a few shots and then I suggest you fix up your suspension, tires, brakes, and rims as mentioned above, if you don't got money do a little bit at a time (brakes first)

10-01-2008, 04:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
NONACK What skills? Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 145 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Go to an event or two, then do some research and build it for a class. What you buy for stock class will be totally different than, say, stu2, or sm. If you mod the car before you pick a class to aim for, you will end up in too high a class for what the car is capable of and need to spend a ton to be competitive.

10-01-2008, 04:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
Fubba Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 170 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Im really looking at doing this just for fun, if I win then great if not im not going to be too upset. And from what I understand the club in this area has rental helmets. and i have a few friends that race so i could borrow one that way. as far as brakes, suspension, tires and wheels what do you all suggest?

10-01-2008, 10:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
NONACK What skills? Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 145 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Dance, the SCCA is considering an STU2 class for the future, where that NA will excel w/ some summer tires and decent suspension. Hang onto it! Or, swap back to stock header and put r-comps on some stock wheels for e-stock.

10-01-2008, 11:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dance_Business Mad Dance Skills Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 20 minutes to Graceland Posts: 1,011 Thanks: 79 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I have no intention of autocrossing the N/A. It is strictly daily driver. I am continuing to work on my driving and getting the V6 running better.