glenspen

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Just a heads-up, it's autox time tomorrow at Great America parkway.

http://www.sfr-solo.org/solo2/Result...nd04_info.html

All you need is a driving license, you can loan a helmet for free.

It's a great way to lose control of your car and totally step over the line without damage or injury..then hopefully learn where that limit is and not do it again!

Modified STX runners are running last, but you need to register before 1.00pm

If you need any help with numbers, tire pressure changes etc, I'll be there in the WRB WRX #717

VRT MBasile

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Too bad I'm working! At least I finally got the shots up from two weeks ago

IHeartE30s

Hmh, havent autoX'd wrx with new wheels/tires + I live 2 blocks away. You might see a red wrx wagon if I can get out of my chores

VRT MBasile

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It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission

glenspen

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Just looked at them Matt..thanks man

There are a bunch of RSs, WRXs and STIs that race...you are also welcome to ride along with me..it helps if someone critiques your lines

What wheels/tires are you running?

kchao707

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i heard it was gonna rain so i changed my plans... i need to get some DWS's for situations like this

slugrx

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what alignment specs do you recommend for auto-x? im gonna rotate my tires then get an alignment... (04 wrx sedan, has coilovers, rear sway, sti lca, stock tire size)

G_Ride

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Hey Glen, since I'm helping with setup and just running for fun, I'll be running with the BSP guys in the morning...in my car

I can't think of specific numbers, bit general rule of thumb is more negative camber up front than the rear.

glenspen

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As extreme as you dare Extreme as your tire budget allows

Some people go as much as -4 upfront with some toe out also..with as much caster as your setup will allow

In the rear there seems to be different schools of thought...some think minimal camber to let the back end get loose and aid rotation, some say a couple of degrees negative keeps the back stable...some say toe out in the rear aids rotation too..

Either way, negative camber and toe really screw your wear rates on your tires so it's best to have a spare set to run around the streets on.

Different setups work well for different drivers so trial and error is the best bet.

Good luck with that! BSP is brutal LOL

VRT MBasile

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I want to talk my boss into letting me Auto-X the towncar. Publicity baby!

IHeartE30s

Oh I know there are, my E30 M3 was in the same class as the WRX (STX) so I had a lot to go against.

Just put on some 18x7 Enkei NT03+m with 225/45/18 Hankook Ventus V12 EVO's, wish I could go wider but wagons are limited

glenspen

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M3 versus a WRX...sounds like an easy win for you!

STX is being dominated by a couple of guys driving an RX8 so far this season. I've been really surprised with how quick they are..last year they were an STU car but the SCCA in their infinite wisdom dropped them down into STX and they're proving very fast. It helps that the 2 drivers are very good too.

Either way it's nice to go against good competition..the wins mean more that way.

18X7's are not popular for a WRX in STX, most go for a lightweight 17" rim with an 8" width so they can run a 235 or 245. I wish you could get a 245 40 profile in 16" to improve the gearing but so far none of the tope tires have that size.

Hope you can make it down...the more Scoobies the better

IHeartE30s

Yeah I've seen a few of the RX8's. . .freaking fast, very surprised its in STX this year. But yeah we would have got a 17x8 but this WRX is more for travel and aesthetics with an occasional race so the wife wanted the looks of 18s :P

Yeah its not likely I'll be making it out since my chore is working on my friends M5, I blew him off last weekend too haha. Next time for sure, the wife and I have both been itching to autoX

AlanNgo7

When is the next AutoX event?

brucelee

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I'll be there if I stay awake (can't sleep AT ALL)