 Pitfalls of a DD/autox car?, What are common parts to break? |
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 Nov 23 2008, 09:35 PM
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I really want to start autoxing again, and our season starts in feb here. I have a 94 z28 that is serving as Daily driver duty right now, and I also want to race it. It will be my dedicated race car next year, when I buy a new Daily Driver.
Since I want to race my daily driver this season, what are some common parts to fail on the autox course? Should I keep some stock replacement parts handy? What is a "weak spot" on the fbod? I'm gonna try and get a 2010 SS camaro as a DD next winter. Then I'll get some DOT-R tires for my 94 camaro and gut it. |
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Nov 23 2008, 11:34 PM
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Seeking round tuits  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
If the car is stock, the weak links are the power steering pump, clutch, and alternator. The ps and alternator don't like spending much time at high rpm. The clutch is marginal with sticky tires. Drag racing is harder on the drivetrain than autox, but you can break it if you try really hard, but that isn't really necessary. With 315s, hubs wear very fast.
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Nov 24 2008, 12:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 934 Joined: 7-March 06 Member No.: 1,113 |
QUOTE (sgarnett @ Nov 23 2008, 06:34 PM)  If the car is stock, the weak links are the power steering pump, clutch, and alternator. The ps and alternator don't like spending much time at high rpm. The clutch is marginal with sticky tires. Drag racing is harder on the drivetrain than autox, but you can break it if you try really hard, but that isn't really necessary. With 315s, hubs wear very fast. Excellent reply...short and to the point. I would add Optispark, especially if you are still on the original one. BTW these are now over $500 for the original GM part. Also, assuming the car is "stock" and you want to keep it that way, get some good brake pads for those lousy LT1 front brakes, or, consider the upgrade to the LS1 brakes (98+)...I think the stock rules allow the upgrade. Bock |
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Nov 24 2008, 01:01 AM
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I suck at the auto-x :( Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,421 Joined: 21-April 05 From: TX Member No.: 727 |
QUOTE (cccbock @ Nov 23 2008, 06:42 PM) Excellent reply...short and to the point. I would add Optispark, especially if you are still on the original one. BTW these are now over $500 for the original GM part. Also, assuming the car is "stock" and you want to keep it that way, get some good brake pads for those lousy LT1 front brakes, or, consider the upgrade to the LS1 brakes (98+)...I think the stock rules allow the upgrade. Bock The stock rules do not allow LS1 upgrade. If a car didn't come from the factory in that configuration, it's not legal. There were no LT1 cars with LS1 brakes. |
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