well i just got my first 2nd gen its a 86 and wanted to know if any one auto crosses there car? and what class, upgrades, ext. they have and how well it dose? my car seems to handle well but just wanted to know.
thanks

 

From what I have seen the first generation RX7's are better at autocross mainly because of weight. I've seen a couple highly modified FC's do pretty good, but theres not many in this state.

 

Hum, NA FC...I have no idea what class they are in....

C Stock?

Dude, really...just get the car driving and relable and take the money you would put into upgrades....and put that money into seat time and drivers education.

James

 

Seat Time SET Time Seat Time

Then Tires

 

E Stock is just basic mods-catback, shocks, DOT racetires on stock sized rims K&N stock mount air filter, 4-5 point harness

C Street Prepared is more prepared-full exhaust, full intake, AC and PS removal, any suspension beyond stock mounting points, can change to race seats, any size DOT racetire with any sized rim,

F Prepared-think racecar

If your car does not have an LSD you can race in the new Street Touring 2 class. That is between ES and CSP with any street tire over 140 treadwear.

Just go to an autocross and talk to people you will learn a lot and have fun. Try not to go past ES right of the bat unless your car is already past that point.
Make sure your battery is secure and go race.

 

The best thing I did is have someone ride with me, then had someone experienced drive my car w/ me riding. I learned a ton by doing this.

 

Excellent suggestion Jrod...having the best guy at the course drive your car can teach you alot about how capable your car really is.

James

 

well i took your suggestions and went to the track sunday last race of the season and i was the only rx there. the car was great flys throw there, very good suggestion on the experienced drive in the car. i was told the 2nd gen is beter because of the rear suspension.
thanks a ton guys Tyler

 

A viscous LSD is legal for STS2, just not the clutch-type.....RX-7's are specifically allowed, and I think the 2gen would be great if you can get it light enough and put enough tire underneath it (max 225 width and 7.5" width rim allowed in class). I ran my GSL-SE at the Fontana ProSolo and did okay against the Miatas, and the car was stock! '06 we will hit the National schedule pretty hard with the new '89 GTUs.

-JamesW

 

i need a new car i just picked it up at school and it is rusted throu the frame in 5 spots on the divers side alone im going to look in to a turbo car