ok i wanted to try autocrossing next year and try it out for the first time

what kind of suspension work should i do to stiffen the ride.???

Suspension should be the last thought on your mind. Just go out with what you've got to start and concentrate on learning the car. Also see if there are any schools scheduled.

If your going to do suspension, just based on the fact that you have an aftermarket front bumper there are a few options.
TEINS (recccomended, bolt on and go)
Koni Yellows and GC Coilovers(only buy ground control, the coilover they sell is made specifically for our cars, unlike the cheaper alternatives that are unsafe and too stiff)

Set of swaybars, I like front and rear Addco's.

As you probably see doing a proper autox setup is going to cost money. However the best investment you can make is the $25->$35.00 entry fee and getting out there. If you have the mod bug, start with a set of koni yellows.


-Chris

If you're serious about trying out autox, then don't change anything at all. If you do what Rascal suggested then you'd end up in a class filled with people you'll have no hope of competing against.

Start stock for at least the first season and learn your car... and learn the rules about what you can do within the class you want to be in. Don't shoot yourself in the foot right off the start.

Wild Weasel wrote:If you're serious about trying out autox, then don't change anything at all. If you do what Rascal suggested then you'd end up in a class filled with people you'll have no hope of competing against.

Start stock for at least the first season and learn your car... and learn the rules about what you can do within the class you want to be in. Don't shoot yourself in the foot right off the start.

HP and MODS don't NEARLY account for seconds on the clock like a good driver does....get some seat time NOW

thank you all.
one more question about the body kit
will it affect the driving or drag at all?

Wild Weasel wrote:If you're serious about trying out autox, then don't change anything at all. If you do what Rascal suggested then you'd end up in a class filled with people you'll have no hope of competing against.

Start stock for at least the first season and learn your car... and learn the rules about what you can do within the class you want to be in. Don't shoot yourself in the foot right off the start.

He can't compete in stock because of the bodykit. Its an immidiate move to STS, thats why I reccomended the coilovers if he decided to do full suspension.


On the drag thing. For autox speeds the bodykit won't affect anything.


-Chris

most places will not be picky/strict enough to make you run STS because of a body kit if all else is stock

well i have a

header
cold air
shift improver



but because those are all minor mods do they still consider it stock????

to be in stock class you can have any kind of catback exhaust, any filter inside the stock intake (K&N drop in), you can go to adjustable shocks but you need stock springs, there are some other items as well but any one of those 3 items is enough to bump you to STS.

Looks like I'm screwed. I am hoping to autox as well, but I don't know of any in the Richmond area. Any help there?


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im soooo @!#$ with my mods..... @!#$ big brakes LOL

well the list i have right now for my suspension setup when i get to it is kinda big and i just realized how expensive it really is

if there is anything i need to change about it then tell me before i start saving for it. lol
or dont and watch me make a fool of myself.

Eibach sway bar combo 319.99

Eibach sport lowering springs 1.4" drop 239.99

Prothane 5 piece bushing kit 129.99

Koni yellow 4 piece struts 629.99


yea i know expensive right

(hey mom have i ever told you how much i love you)

lol

kurt johnson wrote:well the list i have right now for my suspension setup when i get to it is kinda big and i just realized how expensive it really is

if there is anything i need to change about it then tell me before i start saving for it. lol
or dont and watch me make a fool of myself.

Eibach sway bar combo 319.99

Eibach sport lowering springs 1.4" drop 239.99

Prothane 5 piece bushing kit 129.99

Koni yellow 4 piece struts 629.99


yea i know expensive right

(hey mom have i ever told you how much i love you)

lol

If you're going to get the Eibach Pro Kit springs, get KYB AGX adjustable struts instead of the Konis. This is the setup I just installed and it rides and handles amazingly well. Not to mention it's not too low since you have the body kit . Be sure to order anything you possibly can from Turbo Tech Racing because they are by far the best company to deal with. Not to mention you get reward points every time you place an order which means you can take money off on the next order w00t. Feel free to IM me on Yahoo! and I'll get you links for stuff .

Will gutting the car change what class you're in, if so, I'm f'ed again.


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J TO ENVY wrote:
If you're going to get the Eibach Pro Kit springs, get KYB AGX adjustable struts instead of the Konis. This is the setup I just installed and it rides and handles amazingly well. Not to mention it's not too low since you have the body kit . Be sure to order anything you possibly can from Turbo Tech Racing because they are by far the best company to deal with. Not to mention you get reward points every time you place an order which means you can take money off on the next order w00t. Feel free to IM me on Yahoo! and I'll get you links for stuff .

AGX's are nice but the Konis are much better IMO, easy rebuilding and better response. You should look at purchasing the koni kit that comes with springs and struts, I think you'll save $100.00 over those prices. You could also do the addco's for that price and just get the adjustable end links for them. I have dual addco's with Tein SS's and it drives very nicely with a little bit of "controllable" over steer. You'll be happy with the eibachs too.




-Chris