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Old 07-20-2006, 05:01 PM
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Well theres gonna be a autox event couple hours away from were i stay, i thought i might give it a try. Any suggestion,pointers or tips?
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Old 07-20-2006, 05:24 PM
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maybe i posted it in the wrong section?
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Old 07-20-2006, 05:31 PM
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raise tire pressure enough that u wont be riding the sidewalls. always look ahead a few cones or turns. listen to ur tires, if they squeek and squeal then ur taking the turn to fast. maybe take back seats and spare out and all that junk, every lil bit helps. remove any loose items or possible projectiles. make sure ur battery is tied down tight. check all lug nuts and make sure they are tight, and after the race(very important!) make sure u tighten the lugs again because they will become loose after racing. leave ur car in 2nd gear when racing, shifting takes up to much time and prolly is not needed. remember, slow and steady wins the race. most important, HAVE FUN!!! is this ur first time autoxing?
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Old 07-20-2006, 07:55 PM
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Moved...

Read this: http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm
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Old 07-20-2006, 11:38 PM
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I am going to try this I think at Honda-tech day at Englishtown in August. Can't wait, it's gonna be a blast.
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Old 07-20-2006, 11:49 PM
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yeah
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Old 07-21-2006, 12:34 AM
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Moved...

Read this: http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm
Good read, that was very helpful.
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Old 07-21-2006, 01:58 AM
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+1 extremely helpful.

just looked up to join the scca and its only $35 for me and my gf to join. there is a solo going on at the oakland coliseum this weekend that i'm gonna go to just to see how it is. sounds fun and i might want to join it myself.
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Old 07-21-2006, 02:01 AM
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I have decided to do some weight reduction, i have no airbags, im gonnda remove the door panels and rear seats, the mats, the oem spoiler and spare tires and tools. anything else i might be missing?
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Old 07-21-2006, 02:11 AM
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go to scca.com and look up the rules on weight reduction. just make sure you stay in whichever category you want to race in.
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