do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing?
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do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing?
do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing?
what do i need if so?
who has the best one for the money?
what do i need if so?
who has the best one for the money?
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (dc2cw)
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (walker111)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by walker111 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would say that baffled pan is not necessary for autox and the occasional track event.</TD></TR></TABLE>
From someone who AutoX's alot and tracks occasionally. I completely agree.
From someone who AutoX's alot and tracks occasionally. I completely agree.
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (get RIGHT)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by get RIGHT »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
From someone who AutoX's alot and tracks occasionally. I completely agree. </TD></TR></TABLE>
3rded. not necessary.
From someone who AutoX's alot and tracks occasionally. I completely agree. </TD></TR></TABLE>
3rded. not necessary.
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (dc2cw)
the purpose of a baffled oil pan is to prevent oil starvation during prolonged high-g loads during certain corners...
one such corner would be the carousel @ road america
i highly doubt you will be seeing close to anything like that @ your local parking lot
one such corner would be the carousel @ road america
i highly doubt you will be seeing close to anything like that @ your local parking lot
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (BlueR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
one such corner would be the carousel @ road america
i highly doubt you will be seeing close to anything like that @ your local parking lot </TD></TR></TABLE>
That would be pretty sweet though.
one such corner would be the carousel @ road america
i highly doubt you will be seeing close to anything like that @ your local parking lot </TD></TR></TABLE>
That would be pretty sweet though.
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (BlueR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the purpose of a baffled oil pan is to prevent oil starvation during prolonged high-g loads during certain corners...
one such corner would be the carousel @ road america
i highly doubt you will be seeing close to anything like that @ your local parking lot </TD></TR></TABLE>
Or the exit 4 ramp on the belt parkway
one such corner would be the carousel @ road america
i highly doubt you will be seeing close to anything like that @ your local parking lot </TD></TR></TABLE>
Or the exit 4 ramp on the belt parkway
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (Bbasso)
Rob with the aerial shots FTW!!!
Seriously though, are there any disadvantages to a baffled pan vs non-baffled?
Seriously though, are there any disadvantages to a baffled pan vs non-baffled?
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (Doespike)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Doespike »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Seriously though, are there any disadvantages to a baffled pan vs non-baffled?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i was just thinking the same thing
Seriously though, are there any disadvantages to a baffled pan vs non-baffled?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i was just thinking the same thing
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (Doespike)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Doespike »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Rob with the aerial shots FTW!!!
Seriously though, are there any disadvantages to a baffled pan vs non-baffled?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, atleast I dont think so.
Seriously though, are there any disadvantages to a baffled pan vs non-baffled?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, atleast I dont think so.
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (walker111)
i have been told that it would be a good idea as you progressed in your driving skills to the advanced levels and started using R-compounds that it would be a good idea
novices driving around the track @ freeway speeds can spend the money on more tracks days
novices driving around the track @ freeway speeds can spend the money on more tracks days
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (dc2cw)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dc2cw »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing?
what do i need if so?
who has the best one for the money?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is not stock class legal and won't help under auto-x conditions. It will through you into a street prepared class, I think... spend money on the following:
1 - Seat-time, seat-time, seat-time. Go to as many auto-crosses, test and tunes, and or Evolution Schools if you have the money. Oh, your local region may be hosting a learning school / trial event before the season starts. That would be a good way to start.
2 - Try a track day to see if you like that better, more seat time per event and it's a different experience. It is about one auto-cross season's worth of seat time and expense in one day.
3 - Set up your car for Street Tire class. Get some Koni Yellows, cheap millenia wheels and good street tires. spend a season like that.
4 - If you are now hooked, buy race tires for next season. Be forewarened, ITRs eat through front hoosiers in about 4 events or 25 runs. Khumo's will last longer, but don't feel nearly as good (kinda like beach *****).
5 - have fun!
what do i need if so?
who has the best one for the money?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is not stock class legal and won't help under auto-x conditions. It will through you into a street prepared class, I think... spend money on the following:
1 - Seat-time, seat-time, seat-time. Go to as many auto-crosses, test and tunes, and or Evolution Schools if you have the money. Oh, your local region may be hosting a learning school / trial event before the season starts. That would be a good way to start.
2 - Try a track day to see if you like that better, more seat time per event and it's a different experience. It is about one auto-cross season's worth of seat time and expense in one day.
3 - Set up your car for Street Tire class. Get some Koni Yellows, cheap millenia wheels and good street tires. spend a season like that.
4 - If you are now hooked, buy race tires for next season. Be forewarened, ITRs eat through front hoosiers in about 4 events or 25 runs. Khumo's will last longer, but don't feel nearly as good (kinda like beach *****).
5 - have fun!
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (BlueR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">novices driving around the track @ freeway speeds can spend the money on more tracks days </TD></TR></TABLE>
Truth. I was just thinking it may be some cheap insurance against f'in up your motoR under any competition. Me personally, at worst, I can replace my motor for under $1k if something happened....you fOOs.....not so cheap. Obviously, if you want to be competitive in Autocross regionally, and definitely nationally, you need to follow the rules for the class you wish to be in, as "micmic" outlined.
Truth. I was just thinking it may be some cheap insurance against f'in up your motoR under any competition. Me personally, at worst, I can replace my motor for under $1k if something happened....you fOOs.....not so cheap. Obviously, if you want to be competitive in Autocross regionally, and definitely nationally, you need to follow the rules for the class you wish to be in, as "micmic" outlined.
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (Doespike)
Autox you do have some high-g loads but they dont last very long, and are often followed by G-loads in the opposite direction. Just make sure you have plenty of oil in the engine
Hope to see you at an Atlanta event. We have many Type Rs that come out. Well one less now that mine is gone.
Hope to see you at an Atlanta event. We have many Type Rs that come out. Well one less now that mine is gone.
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (jetydosa)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jetydosa »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> We have many Type Rs that come out. Well one less now that mine is gone. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (get RIGHT)
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Re: do i need a baffled oil pan if i am auto-crossing? (dc2cw)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dc2cw »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks for all the reply, i am going back with the stock oil pan</TD></TR></TABLE>
Whoa....Hold up.
You already have a baffled pan installed? If so. Keep it!!!!!
We where trying to save you $$$ but if you have it already on the caR then leave it there.
Whoa....Hold up.
You already have a baffled pan installed? If so. Keep it!!!!!
We where trying to save you $$$ but if you have it already on the caR then leave it there.