[ChevSSCamaro67]

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.

This post has been edited by ChevSSCamaro67: Jul 10 2008, 01:18 PM

[CrashTestDummy]

Sticks are also not necessary for autocross. We have an auto in our 3rd Gen CP car, and while we may not be, there are a few nationally-competitive CP cars equipped with autos. Don't give up autocrossing just because you have an auto.

As the others have said, get some seat time, and develop skills before adding mods. You may find something else/another class is better suited to you as you gain experience, so hold of modifying the car until you know what direction you want to go.