I've been trying to think of what to put on my X-mas wish list and I can't come up with anything. What are some fairly cheap things that would help me in AutoX? I mean like books, tools, minor mods, etc....

 

Falken Azenis!

 

shift *****, pedal covers, light up windshield washer nozzles, 1nD1gL0 gauges, fuzzy dice....

On a serious note:

Gift certificate from Amazon (to buy racer books of course) or any racer supply store, a nice tire pressure gauge (with the big dial and bleed button), a set of gloves, brake fluid, case of Mobil 1, misc tools/sockets (you'd have to specify i suppose - i.e. i lost my 1/2" drive 13 mm deep socket....), mechanix gloves (:thumbup, creeper, jackstands, drop light, flash lights, car cleaning/care supplies (wash, wax, chamois, sponges, etc), tire pyrometer, stopwatch w/ clipboard, racer t-shirts.... the list goes on...

RJ

 

Entry fees. NOTHING will help you more than seat time.

 

[blatant hijack]
speaking of, I have an extra 3/8" 12mm socket. I think you left it at my place.
and check to see if you have any extra wrenches like 10mm and 12mm, im missing a couple.




[Modified by elgorey, 5:43 PM 10/29/2002]

 

I think i have an extra 10mm wrench. I'm sure i am missing a 12mm or three around here somewhere. My tools have been in dissarray all season

 

W3rd! I hope to attend the rookie school this spring and compete the whole season. I just want the "necessary" stuff that every racer needs... stuff to help make the job easier at the track. Since I've only competed in 2 events, I haven't had enough time to go around and see what everybody else is bringing with them. I know the portable air tanks and fancy gauges are common and those look like they would come in handy. I just wondered what else you guys find useful at the track.

 

They have this book at most large booksellers. Secrets of Solo Racing. Personally I think it is worth it. Link to purchase at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...lance&n=507846

 

Watts is a little out-dated but a lot of that info is still good. Carroll Smith is also good (but old). The undesputed "bible" currently is this one:



You can get it here or here.

 

adds to "things to get" list......

 

10 gallon air tank ($30)
quality pressure gauge ($50)
driving shoes ($100)
Carroll Smith's series of books (there are 4 or so) - all are pretty easy to read
folding chairs (the ones that come in bags, $10)
mini gas grill ($50?)
basic hand tools (get ones with lifetime warranty)
cordless drill (14.4V or higher, $75+)
gift certificate to TireRack, OG Racing, RacerWholesaler, etc
quality floor jack ($75+)
aluminum race jack ($300+)

basic tools you will eventually want:
metric sockets and drivers and extensions
screw drivers, assorted
1/2" torque wrench for lug nuts and other big nuts/bolts
open end wrenches
misc pliers, channel locks, etc
soldering kit (butane or cordless is nice)
Big Farqing Hammer
pry bars (one short, one long)

 

hey... I just ordered this one! I can't wait to be confused!

 

maybe a set of class/number magnets?

--buji

 

For the budget minded try a pair of wrestling shoes. I think winter is wrestling season so try looking now. I switched to an old pair of shoes with no tread (smooth sole) and it did help a little.

 

or you could use indoor soccer shoes... like samba

 

If you ever swap wheels yourself, a torque wrench would be a good investment. You don't want to strip any wheel studs.