mishima_beef

is there an age requirement for autox?

to stay in the lowest class.. what can u do..

ive heard only tires.. (stock size)
shocks
brake pads

anything else?

CivicSiRacer

I think you need to have a driver's license. That's about it I'm sure of.

Stock class:

• cat back exhaust
• shocks (same height as stock)
• DOT R tires on stock sized wheels within 1/4" off set
• any brake pads
• rotors same as stock
• spark plugs
• spark plug wires
• any fluids
• 4 or 5 point harness
• front sway bar
• cars made before I think 1995 you are allowed to replace the steering wheel with one a tad smaller (forget how small)
• K&N filter element (same size as stock)

mishima_beef

ok so this setup is perfectly fine to remain in h class?

k&n filter on stock airbox (does it help?)
koni yellow shocks
bigger front sway bar (possible eibach)

edit: and 195/60/14 falken azenis

and should i get a cat back exhaust?

this is on a 98 civic cx btw.. thanks

Stowaway

If you are under 18 you have to have your parents sign off because you are a minor and they are probably registered as the owners. All because of liability and insurance.

CivicSiRacer

I would advice against the LARGER front sway bar. On some cars it works but not a FWD car. It will just make the car understeer more.

Cat back exhaust will not do much for autocross except sound cool

mishima_beef

ok so k&n filter on stock airbox (yes/no?)
koni yellows
falken azenis (195/60/14) on stock steelies

and then get some performance classes and drive a season with this setup before slappin in a swap and a sweet setup

what u think?

also.. do u think a small turbo that spools really low would be good for autocross?
what kind of psi would a turbo like taht be running?

DakarM

k&n is fine in the stock airbox

tires are fine on the stock steelies

not sure turbo cars are really that good for autox.

i wouldn't worry about adding power until you become good enough for nationals.

mishima_beef

i want to mod my car tho...

i dont care if i get slaughtered in autox im just gonna be doing it for fun.. although.. i would rather do good.. i cant wait that long before giving my dad the thumbs up on purchasing the swap

also do u guys recommend i do the swap myself?
ive had to previous auto work experience but im in a gr11 auto course right now and i will be co oping at an auto shop nex semester

DakarM

then do what i did.

I was having fun in Bstock. but I had an opportunity to get some more camber without spending a penny. So i did.

When i was trying to decide my good buddy asked me if I was competitive in B stock? I said no. So he said then don't be competitive in ASP.

I said ok! that makes sense and I'll still have fun and have a better handling car.

If you aren't worried about competiting then it doesn't matter what the rules are.

Also for the swap, ask the engine tech guys. But I would still not add power for while.

CivicSiRacer

That is true about if you don't care and just want to have fun then it doesn't matter what you do to the car.

But in my experience with being a novice instructor your learning level increases ten fold if you start out in a slower car and work your way up on power and speed. Guys who have these $50,000 Corvettes get all frustrated when someone like me in a $16.5K Civic can beat them in raw times