suspension and autocrss
09-01-2008, 02:29 AM
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suspension and autocrss
So i guess the title says it all,
I running stock suspension with cut springs in the front.
I got a autocross event in a month and it s mostly bmw and porsche with some subaru ,mazda
i be the only mustang there and i don t want to make a fool out of myself.
I wanting to start on my suspension so i can be ready for it.
brakes should be fine ,since it s not really high speed.
plus i got my rotors machined and new front pads a week ago.
i know it s a lot of suspension components,
but what s the most important for the event.
instead of buying parts at a time i just want to get a kit all together.
any ideas would be appreciated thanks
I running stock suspension with cut springs in the front.
I got a autocross event in a month and it s mostly bmw and porsche with some subaru ,mazda
i be the only mustang there and i don t want to make a fool out of myself.
I wanting to start on my suspension so i can be ready for it.
brakes should be fine ,since it s not really high speed.
plus i got my rotors machined and new front pads a week ago.
i know it s a lot of suspension components,
but what s the most important for the event.
instead of buying parts at a time i just want to get a kit all together.
any ideas would be appreciated thanks
09-01-2008, 10:12 AM
#2
Check out Maximum Motorsports http://www.maximummotorsports.com/
It will cost allot of $ to be competitive in an Auto X. The only car that will have a chance of being in your class will be the Subaru. If your car is stock your best bet is to keep it that way and run in a stock class. Once you start adding mods to your car you end getting put into a Modified class that you probably wont be competitive in.
I've done 2 AutoX this year and I had to run in SM class that is dominated by Modified Subaru's it hard enough to keep up with a stock one let alone a modified one
Your best bet it to go and have fun and try to beat your own time each time out
It will cost allot of $ to be competitive in an Auto X. The only car that will have a chance of being in your class will be the Subaru. If your car is stock your best bet is to keep it that way and run in a stock class. Once you start adding mods to your car you end getting put into a Modified class that you probably wont be competitive in.
I've done 2 AutoX this year and I had to run in SM class that is dominated by Modified Subaru's it hard enough to keep up with a stock one let alone a modified one
Your best bet it to go and have fun and try to beat your own time each time out
09-01-2008, 10:24 AM
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Yeah if you just hit the lottery check out overpriced maximum motorsports. If not you will have to buy the correct parts at different places. I would highly suggest coilovers up front at a minimum, subframes, heavier duty anti roll bars, and stiff springs in the back with adjustable shocks.
09-01-2008, 10:24 AM
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check this site out. they've got just about everything broken up into 3 packages.
http://cruizinconceptswholesale.com/...ts.asp?cat=158
http://cruizinconceptswholesale.com/...ts.asp?cat=158
09-01-2008, 11:40 AM
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well, i've on a pretty tight budget unfortunately since I'm moving so i just want to get something to make the car better so i don t break something being that rough on the car.
How is the stock suspension hold up.
maybe get some springs and shocks and sub frame connectors.
i don t think i need to worry about the control arms ,caster plates, ball joint, sway bars for now i think.
but i will probably have about 500$
How is the stock suspension hold up.
maybe get some springs and shocks and sub frame connectors.
i don t think i need to worry about the control arms ,caster plates, ball joint, sway bars for now i think.
but i will probably have about 500$
09-01-2008, 11:43 AM
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Driver skill is the most important by a long shot. If you suck it won't matter how good the car is. And you will suck if it's your first time. Otherwise CC plates, full length SFCs, and a panhard bar would be a good start.
09-01-2008, 11:51 AM
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This is a very good point. If you have $500 to spend I would save it and just make sure they car is in good mechanical order. Brakes, tires, fluid levels, etc.
