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Beginning In Auto-X
Hello all, right now, I am rexless, for now..... I have a Turbo DSM as a daily driver and was wondering on a few key points in beginning in auto-x, drifting, or road racing. ((Not really sure the differences)).
First off, I would like to start in non street/drag racing because Im tired of the straight track scene. What car would be cheap and good for a beginner in auto-x, or road racing? Right now I have a FF drivetrain car, Im not sure, but I think the setup has to be FR. What car do you guys recommend for this? A rex? An 86? A 240/180sx? What are some of the advantages/disadvantages pf each? ((If you know, if not, the its alright)) Im leaning to a 240/180sx, What do you guys think?
What's the difference between Auto-x and road racing? How can I learn? Ive practiced letting the wheels oversteer a bit with my old rex, and I used to do pretty good, but thats about all I know. How can I begin this racing? What are some rules? What are minimum mpds for the car?
Thank you all for your help
First off, I would like to start in non street/drag racing because Im tired of the straight track scene. What car would be cheap and good for a beginner in auto-x, or road racing? Right now I have a FF drivetrain car, Im not sure, but I think the setup has to be FR. What car do you guys recommend for this? A rex? An 86? A 240/180sx? What are some of the advantages/disadvantages pf each? ((If you know, if not, the its alright)) Im leaning to a 240/180sx, What do you guys think?
What's the difference between Auto-x and road racing? How can I learn? Ive practiced letting the wheels oversteer a bit with my old rex, and I used to do pretty good, but thats about all I know. How can I begin this racing? What are some rules? What are minimum mpds for the car?
Thank you all for your help
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Re: Beginning In Auto-X
Originally posted by MazdaRx7Racer4Life
First off, I would like to start in non street/drag racing because Im tired of the straight track scene. What car would be cheap and good for a beginner in auto-x, or road racing? Right now I have a FF drivetrain car, Im not sure, but I think the setup has to be FR. What car do you guys recommend for this? A rex? An 86? A 240/180sx? What are some of the advantages/disadvantages pf each? ((If you know, if not, the its alright)) Im leaning to a 240/180sx, What do you guys think?
First off, I would like to start in non street/drag racing because Im tired of the straight track scene. What car would be cheap and good for a beginner in auto-x, or road racing? Right now I have a FF drivetrain car, Im not sure, but I think the setup has to be FR. What car do you guys recommend for this? A rex? An 86? A 240/180sx? What are some of the advantages/disadvantages pf each? ((If you know, if not, the its alright)) Im leaning to a 240/180sx, What do you guys think?
Originally posted by MazdaRx7Racer4Life
What's the difference between Auto-x and road racing? How can I learn? Ive practiced letting the wheels oversteer a bit with my old rex, and I used to do pretty good, but thats about all I know. How can I begin this racing? What are some rules? What are minimum mpds for the car?
What's the difference between Auto-x and road racing? How can I learn? Ive practiced letting the wheels oversteer a bit with my old rex, and I used to do pretty good, but thats about all I know. How can I begin this racing? What are some rules? What are minimum mpds for the car?
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For just auto-x, you don't need any special schooling first. Just show up to a few events, learn a little and see if you like it. I was at the autocross at Sebring the other weekend, and since I still haven't done the three SCCA auto-x's they allow you for novice class, I got stuck in novice class. I won.
Your first few events you will learn a lot, but don't be discouraged if your well off the pace of the faster drivers, or even the middle of the pack. It takes time.
Auto-x really isn't about what car you're driving, it's WHO is driving. So, just pick a car you like and think would be fun to mod. Go to one now with the DSM you have.
Your first few events you will learn a lot, but don't be discouraged if your well off the pace of the faster drivers, or even the middle of the pack. It takes time.
Auto-x really isn't about what car you're driving, it's WHO is driving. So, just pick a car you like and think would be fun to mod. Go to one now with the DSM you have.
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