k i tried searching but nothing came up.What do u need to autocross? i wanna start getting into that but i heard u need a roll cage and a kill switch before u can even enter the autocross world and was wondering if that was true?
thanks

 

I have never heard any of this...all you need is your R (preferably stock when you are just starting out) and a helmet...

 

You need your R, some extra air in the tires if they're stock, and a helmet, yours or borrowed (sometimes places have loaners) There's lots of info on this in the Competition forum, poke around/search there.

 

check my webpage, there is a novice section (see my signature below for the URL)

 

who told you all these BS
All you need is get up early and show up at the autoX site !!!!!

 

thanks guys!!
Well the detailer i work with told me all this and i just didn't get why u would need all this stuff so that's why i asked u guys. So i wasn't too sure where else to go but here for the info.

 

The roll cage, kill switch, etc... are for road racing. It's commonly confused with autocrosing.

 

Also check out my help page:
http://home.dejazzd.com/mlouie/autocross.html

 

Here's a link to the best Novice Autocross guide I know: http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm

 

let us knoq where you live. there is probably somebody here in the area that can point you to a schedule and show you the ropes.

rollcages and kill switches are required for club racing (wheel to wheel). SoloII (autocross) doesn't require them for sedans. SoloI (timetrials, hillclimbs) requries some saftey gear, but not all of it.

 

Here's some more info... http://www.soloracer.com/autoxguide.html

 

i live in minnesota and not too many people i have talked to are into autocross all they talk about is going to rockfalls wisconson to race drag race, the closest place i heard that even has an auto cross track is brainard mn and that's like 2 hours from where i live. So if anybody out there knows of anything please tell me.
thanks

 

this might help a bit....
http://www.scca.org/getstarted/cendiv_west.html

 

Here's what Tech guys look for:
- throttle that snaps back (ie. the return spring for the throttle plate)
- ALL lugs for ALL studs
- remove all loose items
- working seatbelts
- Nothing flapping around on the outside
- Hood secured
- rims secured
- basic tire wear (no cords)

Otherwise, you should be good.

Things to consider bringing:
- Water
- Jacket
- tools
- camera (you'll kick yourself when you see a rare car and wish you had pictures)

 

Where in MN are you?

Check out:
http://www.scca-lol.org
http://www.mnautox.com

 

You don't even need to own a helmet. Most clubs have one you can borrow.

Just you and your car. That's all you need.

But I would also bring:
food
water
suntan lotion
air pump
a hat
a great attitude

If they allow it: get someone (an experienced autocroser) to ride with you
If they allow it: Ride with another experienced autocrosser. Sometimes, there's no substitute for a front row demonstration on how it should be done.

And remember, Confucious says: Sometimes you must go slow, in order to go fast.

 

i'm from burnsville mn

 

Actually we look at more.
All lugs there and no slop in the wheel bearings.
Battery secure!
Good brake pedal pressure
No oil/fluid leaks
Snell 90 or better helmet
Anything that doesn't look "right" or safe

We will also ask about what class the driver is entering (even tho that is not our job) and if they don't know we will advise them (mostly Novices).