Hoopride2000

Well I just got access so I am going to sign up for the event on the 15th of feb. This will be my first autocross. Any suggestions? I read the novice handbook on the website. I'm a pretty good driver. I have experience driving in Italy from city driving(Naples aka Hell) to mountain driving(fun in Sardegna). Anyway I know I need a helmet. Any ideas and where can I get one for cheap? Thanks.

Bandit

clean your car out, take out your floor mat, raise your tire pressures a bit, and be prepared for some serious fun. come out and talk to anyone, they're more than willing to help out. you dont need to go out and buy helmet, they have loaners that you can use. only suggestion from me for your first time...HAVE FUN

Hoopride2000

1997 VW Golf 2.0L

Eurosport CAI, and its chipped. H&R Cup Kit lowered about 2" up front and 1.7" in the rear. 28mm hollow rear swaybar and 25mm hollow front swaybar. Eurosport upper strut bar and VR6 Strut bushings. Also have poly bushings throughout front and rear. Also have 11" big brake front and rear disc conversion in the rear(9.4"). And I have a poly front motor mount. Any idea on what Class Ill be in?

Egz

Sounds like STX. Only thing I don't know about is the chip, but I think its legal. I don't know my VDubs very well.

Hoopride2000

Thanks for the replies. I should place good...Hopefully

00lude

He's right, STX. The chip is actually legal in STS but the big brake diameter will bump you to STX.

Hoopride2000

they are slotted and crossdrilled as well. I have 4 pot wilwoods up front. Forgot to mention that...sorry.

c1i9v8i9c

is there any event before Feb. 15th...i NEED to race!!!! ahhhhh

roadRacer

Yeah, February 8th at Pungo.. with BCC.

98sr20ve

Welcome to Street Mod

Don't count on it. Driving in a autocross is like driving in a MAZE. It has very little in common with anything you do on the street. Happens very fast and takes a lot of getting used to. It takes 3 events for most people to kind of settle into the groove and become consistent. Be prepared for that otherwise you will really think you stink and never come back. Sucking at first is normal.