First autocross w/ '05 Roadster
First autocross w/ '05 Roadster
Ran my '05 Roadster (base and bone-stock) in its first autocross today. It was my first autocross in five years. They had me in B-Stock. Can someone confirm if this is correct?
0:57.061
0:56.431
0:54.296
The fastest car on track, a B-Mod LeGrand, was running in the low 40s.
I wish I would have glanced down at the dash to see my top speed. Guess I'll have to do some research to see what my speed should have been with the rev limiter pegged in second gear. The course was such that I never had to shift into third.
I'm happy with the results, given my long break and the fact that these three runs were my first in the Crossfire.
Now I need to find tires & rims! Anyone know if I can or should run smaller rims and tires? Just not thrilled about paying for another set at OEM sizing.
0:57.061
0:56.431
0:54.296
The fastest car on track, a B-Mod LeGrand, was running in the low 40s.
I wish I would have glanced down at the dash to see my top speed. Guess I'll have to do some research to see what my speed should have been with the rev limiter pegged in second gear. The course was such that I never had to shift into third.
I'm happy with the results, given my long break and the fact that these three runs were my first in the Crossfire.
Now I need to find tires & rims! Anyone know if I can or should run smaller rims and tires? Just not thrilled about paying for another set at OEM sizing.
Re: First autocross w/ '05 Roadster
Here's the SCCA classes from 2006: SCCA Solo II Car Classifications: Stock by Class
SRT-6 is in A-Stock
Base is in D-Stock
You kept improving your times . I've always wanted to run some kind of autocross, it definitely looks like fun.
SRT-6 is in A-Stock
Base is in D-Stock
You kept improving your times . I've always wanted to run some kind of autocross, it definitely looks like fun.
Re: First autocross w/ '05 Roadster
Welcome back to AX'ing I'm in my 3rd season but it may be cut short due to the CAA and work.
Actually, SCCA re-classified many cars for the 2010 season.
The SRT6 is now in B stock.
As for tire sizes, I don't know whether or not you "should". Waldig runs 18's all around. It's a bit cheaper and easier to find tires for.
I still run the staggered set, 18's up front, 19's in back but may soon move to 18's all around.
I think it's up to you. Maybe someone else will chime in on this.
Actually, SCCA re-classified many cars for the 2010 season.
The SRT6 is now in B stock.
As for tire sizes, I don't know whether or not you "should". Waldig runs 18's all around. It's a bit cheaper and easier to find tires for.
I still run the staggered set, 18's up front, 19's in back but may soon move to 18's all around.
I think it's up to you. Maybe someone else will chime in on this.
Re: First autocross w/ '05 Roadster
Woody, I'm afraid the only way is to have the tires sticking out of the wheel wells. That is if they don't hit with the fender lip. I keep looking at 18's for the rear too but after all is said and done, the extra set of wheels and 19's end up about the same in a 2 or 3 year time frame.
Les
Les
Re: First autocross w/ '05 Roadster
Originally Posted by 05coupe
Ran my '05 Roadster (base and bone-stock) in its first autocross today. It was my first autocross in five years. They had me in B-Stock. Can someone confirm if this is correct?
0:57.061
0:56.431
0:54.296
The fastest car on track, a B-Mod LeGrand, was running in the low 40s.
I wish I would have glanced down at the dash to see my top speed. Guess I'll have to do some research to see what my speed should have been with the rev limiter pegged in second gear. The course was such that I never had to shift into third.
I'm happy with the results, given my long break and the fact that these three runs were my first in the Crossfire.
Now I need to find tires & rims! Anyone know if I can or should run smaller rims and tires? Just not thrilled about paying for another set at OEM sizing.
0:57.061
0:56.431
0:54.296
The fastest car on track, a B-Mod LeGrand, was running in the low 40s.
I wish I would have glanced down at the dash to see my top speed. Guess I'll have to do some research to see what my speed should have been with the rev limiter pegged in second gear. The course was such that I never had to shift into third.
I'm happy with the results, given my long break and the fact that these three runs were my first in the Crossfire.
Now I need to find tires & rims! Anyone know if I can or should run smaller rims and tires? Just not thrilled about paying for another set at OEM sizing.
Re: First autocross w/ '05 Roadster
On stock suspension and stock rims I've been running Hoosier A6's
285/30/18 up front with 5mm spacers (I do however, think the tires would last longer on a wider rim. I got 57 runs on them before they chorded at the shoulder. A wider rim might have helped.)
298/30/19 on back (98 runs and still going)
No rubbing issues
285/30/18 up front with 5mm spacers (I do however, think the tires would last longer on a wider rim. I got 57 runs on them before they chorded at the shoulder. A wider rim might have helped.)
298/30/19 on back (98 runs and still going)
No rubbing issues
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