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 Jul 10 2008, 01:14 PM
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Name is TJ, just got my car about three months ago. It's a 98 Z, dressed up as an SS and it was pretty much stock, 3.42s/magnaflows. Now it's got new intake filter, MAF, mid-lengths, 3.73s and a tune. I bought a set of black ZR1s and put BFG DRs out back. Well I suck at drag racing and it's just not as fun to me as I thought it would be. I had planned on doing a heads/cam/stall install but I'd really love to get my car set up for some autox/road racing events and googled for some forums and found you guys hoping you could get me on the right path. My first question is, are manual trans. a must for these types? Secondly, if this is the direction I want to go in should I be more worried about suspension and weight right now than power? And lastly, are there any regular events in the South East? I live in Myrtle Beach SC.
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Jul 11 2008, 02:01 PM
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North of the border  Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
Jules raced automatics for awhile... maybe she can chime in.
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Jul 11 2008, 04:40 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Jul 11 2008, 09:01 AM)  Jules raced automatics for awhile... maybe she can chime in. I did my HPDE type stuff with my '97 TA auto. I had a Trans-Go shift kit in it. The only thing I would recommend is not setting it on full harsh because when it shifts in a turn it will upset the car too much. You want to avoid shifting in a turn anyway, so you learn when to modulate the throttle to avoid that. Cooler good, mine was overheating, and I'd get some RS4 Porterfields (good dual purpose pads) or some dedicated track pads like Carbotechs folks like here. You'll have a good time and will learn to work within the the limitations the auto has. Lots of fun to be had! |
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ChevSSCamaro67 New Guy from the South Jul 10 2008, 01:14 PM
93FirehawkTA QUOTE (ChevSSCamaro67 @ Jul 10 2008, 09:1... Jul 10 2008, 01:48 PM John_D. Welcome. Jul 10 2008, 03:46 PM
Nick Cornilsen It's often said that the best bang for the buc... Jul 10 2008, 05:25 PM StanIROCZ Welcome to FRRAX
QUOTE (ChevSSCamaro67 @ J... Jul 10 2008, 06:13 PM ChevSSCamaro67 QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Jul 10 2008, 02:13 PM)... Jul 10 2008, 06:35 PM John_D. I ran an automatic in my 98 for some hot-lap 20 mi... Jul 10 2008, 08:48 PM John_D. My new transmission (built for boost) is mated to ... Jul 10 2008, 08:51 PM ChevSSCamaro67 Thanks guys, I found a track just a few hours away... Jul 10 2008, 11:42 PM Eugenio_SS welcome aboard. Jul 11 2008, 03:39 AM sgarnett As your car sits, it will be in Street Modified or... Jul 11 2008, 05:11 AM Rob Hood Welcome! Jul 11 2008, 05:31 AM CrashTestDummy Sticks are also not necessary for autocross. We h... Jul 11 2008, 09:21 PM |
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