SeanoStang

getting ready to do my first autox event

what would be some good mods to do before then?

jrhykushi

brakes

Legion5

This guy has NO IDEA what he is talking about. Brakes are completly unessesary on the Mustang and are the part that needs the LEAST improvment. Dampers on the other hangdare the worst part of the car, they are set up for an old lady. Good dampers litelrally increase your cornering abbility 50% when set up right. Brakes increase your braking ability by 3% if done right.

SeanoStang

i was thinking that too

the brakes seem good

i was gonna do strut brace

Legion5

Yeah I got the actual numbers, brakes will increase the car's braking abbility by, from the numbers 1.28%. dampers will increase the car's cornering ability by about 44.5%.

How much are you willing to spend? Dampers cost $550. Also autocross isn't the right word for it... in most of the world this means Rally Racing.

jahudso2

You probably need a helmet as well. You can find them for around 60 shipped online.

SeanoStang

well i was thinking just small stuff for now (strut brace) because this is my daily driver

but once my mercedes is fixed

i can dump all i have into the mustang

CliffyDeuce

Personally, I think the first and biggest improvement to the car for AutoX would be tires. Depending on if you care what class you end up in, wider will help (but may bump your class). At the least, something good and sticky will make a huge improvement. I would expect a helmet to be required, and I'd get a decent pair of shoes (for you, in addition to the new "shoes" for the car). From what I've read/seen, strut bar not really necessary at the level we're talking about - I'd look to suspension mods next if that's the direction you're headed.

Cliffy

SeanoStang

thanks man

yeah i have driving shoes

and new shoes for the stang are pending

im hoping for stock class cuz my club says im stock class but im not sure cuz i have exhaust work

jahudso2

Here is a little help on what stock class is.

Stock –

“daily drivers” (cars used for normal, everyday driving). Stock Category cars

compete in their “factory” configuration with a minimal number of allowances (not

requirements) such as:

Removal of spare tire and tools

Front anti-roll bar(s)

Suspension/wheel alignment using standard adjustments

High-performance DOT tires (including competition R-compounds)

Shock absorbers/struts (2 external adjustments maximum)

Competition-type seat belts (no shoulder belts in open cars)

Brake linings (pads/shoes)

Air filter element (the “throw-away” part)

“Cat”-back exhaust systems

Wheels of standard size (diameter, width, and offset within ¼”)

Roll bar/cage

Gauges, indicator lights, etc.

Please refer to the SCCA® National Solo® Rules for more details and specifics.