Autocross for the 1st time

laueddy · 07-04-2008, 01:06 AM

Hi Everyone,

I am going to be doing my autocross for the 1st time.. Well.. this is going to be like a autocross school I. with expereicne doing Slalom, skidpad & sweeper, etc..!

Anyway recommendation? What tire pressure should I run on my Re070??

Dante · 07-14-2008, 08:59 AM

I've just started autoXing my '08 STI as well (previously autoX'd an S2000 for 4 yrs). 3 events so far and I'll share what I've learned.

1. Set the car to Auto-, S#, and VDC off (both traction and skid, yellow icon).
2. Start with tire pressures set a few PSI about normal for your first couple events. I'd concentrate on the course far more than your car setup to begin with.
3. For most courses I start in 1st, then shift to 2nd gear and leave it. Left foot on the dead pedal, both hands on the wheel the whole time. It's a rare course that you need to up/down shift in these cars.
4. Get people to ride with you! And always ask them for 1 peice of advice when you are through. Heck, I'll get multiple people to ride with me at times!
5. Have fun! Enjoy the challenge of trying better your time each run. Talk with enthusiasts and watch people drive! Try something new!

STi_FTW · 07-14-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

Heck, I'll get multiple people to ride me at times!

Sorry, was too funny to not do it.

Dante · 07-15-2008, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STi_FTW

Sorry, was too funny to not do it.

Good catch.

Iguana · 07-17-2008, 08:02 AM

Also, keep your eyes ahead always looking for the next turn instead of glued 10 feet in front of your car.

honeybadger · 07-18-2008, 11:28 AM

walk the course many many times beforehand! I can't stress how much this helps

blacsti · 07-28-2008, 02:34 PM

hahahah multiple people

07-04-2008, 01:06 AM	#1
laueddy STI Driver Posts: 235 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Autocross for the 1st time Hi Everyone, I am going to be doing my autocross for the 1st time.. Well.. this is going to be like a autocross school I. with expereicne doing Slalom, skidpad & sweeper, etc..! Anyway recommendation? What tire pressure should I run on my Re070?? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-14-2008, 08:59 AM	#2
Dante Junior STI Driver Car: Blue '08 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 56 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Autocross for the 1st time I've just started autoXing my '08 STI as well (previously autoX'd an S2000 for 4 yrs). 3 events so far and I'll share what I've learned. 1. Set the car to Auto-, S#, and VDC off (both traction and skid, yellow icon). 2. Start with tire pressures set a few PSI about normal for your first couple events. I'd concentrate on the course far more than your car setup to begin with. 3. For most courses I start in 1st, then shift to 2nd gear and leave it. Left foot on the dead pedal, both hands on the wheel the whole time. It's a rare course that you need to up/down shift in these cars. 4. Get people to ride with you! And always ask them for 1 peice of advice when you are through. Heck, I'll get multiple people to ride with me at times! 5. Have fun! Enjoy the challenge of trying better your time each run. Talk with enthusiasts and watch people drive! Try something new! Last edited by Dante : 07-15-2008 at 05:37 AM.

07-17-2008, 08:02 AM	#5
Iguana Spec C Club Car: 06 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi's Location: Northern California Posts: 1,384 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Autocross for the 1st time Also, keep your eyes ahead always looking for the next turn instead of glued 10 feet in front of your car.

07-18-2008, 11:28 AM	#6
honeybadger Amateur STI Driver Car: 2002 Honda S2000 Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 34 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Autocross for the 1st time walk the course many many times beforehand! I can't stress how much this helps

07-28-2008, 02:34 PM	#7
blacsti Amateur STI Driver Car: BlackonBlack 05 STi Fav Mod: COBB parts :D Location: corpus christi, houston Posts: 19 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Autocross for the 1st time hahahah multiple people This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.