hey all, I got my X at the beggining of may. Im planing on taking it to my first SCCA Pro Solo event coming up in may 31st. I suspect the car will have over 1000 miles, but probably no 1st oil change.

You guys think its too soon to autox the car? like i mentioned this is going to be my first time racing. Im doing a driver's school in the morining and the actual event the following day.

I think by the end of the weekend, I'd put the car under 7 minutes of actual racing. My uncle who's been autoxing for a long time, says not to worry. The car would be pass the factory break in period (600m)... plus the stress that an autox will put on the car isnt as demanding as other events

So my question is do you guys think it would be that bad to follow through with this event?

 

Will be fine

 

get after it!

 

You just recently bought an Evo X. Youre planning on doing an aut-x event. By the time the event rolls around, youll have about 1000 miles on the car. And by the end of the auto-x event you suspect youll have, at the most, about 7 minutes of actual autocrossing? And youre concerned about this?

When i first bought my Evo 9, i was dying to get it out on the track, a road course that is. There was an event coming up within a few weeks after my purchase, and i wanted to make that event. About a week before that event i drove my car up to Norcal for a trip, and back. I then changed my fluids and went to my first event with about 1000 miles on it. 2 years later, and 2 seasons of competing in NASA's TT series, and the car is running strong. I think you should limit your upcoming auto-x event to about 4-5 minutes. Anything beyond 6-7 minutes and your car will explode.

 

wait a second, you've had the car for nearly 2 weeks and you havent raced it yet?!? what are you waiting for!!! break that bish in right and show up all of those crazy STU guys!!!

 

haha!

give me a break im a young noobie. I just want to baby my dream car.. but also want to see what she can do. I hope I can rack up enough miles before the event to make an oil change worth while. But its cool to know that it'll be well broken in and fine to run.

I hope I won't be to embarrassing to other evo's out there, or give the X a bad name. Im sure my times will be seconds below par, as I am a new driver to a new car. But oh well, I plan to have a blast and improve my times and skills for the next event.

 

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Don't worry about it, take car out to auto-x and have a blast!

 

I don't think that's too early, but if you're a young noobie and aren't used to racing, then I would highly recommend against doing a Pro Solo as your first event. Are you an experienced SCCA member who has done many events and has already done a ProSolo? If so, then I'm not as worried, but if not, then I would be expecting a slipping stock clutch by the end of the event.

 

I am not an experienced scca member.

I dont really think its a PRO national event. I thought that was just a general term for a Scca auto x event. Its a novice event to my understanding. Thats why its hosting novice schooling, practice, and then the event.

But even with that said.. I never figured there would be a large intestity gap between 2 such events...other than the level of competition.

I find it a little bit difficult to comprehend how I could end up with a slipping clutch at the end of the event. In my mind, I picture a shift up to 2nd and that'll probably the last time i'd be on the clutch. Especially as a new driver. i've been in several cars with experienced drivers, and shifting is a rare event. I may be missing a big point though, I'd appreciate if you would further elaborate on why you would state that.

 

A Pro Solo is a divisional, regional, or national event that involves drag-style autocross with a drag tree and everything with 2 cars running side-by-side. You do 12 full drag launches during the competition plus more during practice and if you make the bonus events.

If it's a regular autox (don't think they have novice events, but there are novice classes and schools), then it's no problem.

 

Ok I see where your coming from now.

I dont think thats the case of this event. If it is... I wont be sacrificing the clutch for perfect launches. Im more intertested in improving my times in the field, learning race lines, how to drive the car, and what the car's limits are (as far as sticking to the road).

Thanks for the insight though

 

Well, a Pro Solo is mostly about the launch. It has short, fast courses - it's not a place to learn to autox. Hopefully, your event is NOT a ProSolo and is a Solo II event so that you can learn to do normal autox on a 60-second course with a slow, non-launch start (more typical).

 

I believe this is a Solo II event. The rule book posted on this club's web page refers to a Solo II hand book.

http://www.gulfcoastautocrossers.com/
(all the way at bottom center)

This should be a good event for some one's first time of driving the course.

 

My roommate has an 08 sti he just bought, has done 3 full day track events and two autocrosses so far lol. Stock tires are feathered, and he took it in for brake service already. Was pretty funny, he was like I dunno they are shuddering when I apply pressure and Im not sure why! haha

 

Cool that your itching to get it out there! Personally, I would do an oil change before the event, even if it's a little on the early side. Maybe new engines don't do this anymore, but us old-timers were always taught that break in oil is going to carrying more particulate matter than normal. Soem engine used to call for a 500 mile oil change. I would just feel better about flushing it out prior to working her over. Good luck and have fun....you will be hooked for sure!