Depending on your budget, a separate wheel and tire setup may be the way to go. Refer to this year's rulebook -- a slick-style tire on a separate set of stock rims might keep you in the same class. In some cases, going down to a smaller-diameter rim can improve gearing and keep 2nd-gear in a higher RPM, which is critical for Honda engines in Auto-X . Of course the best way to improve lap times is practice. Get the book "Secrets of Solo Racing" by Henry A. Watts at the bookstore -- it's great. I've been Autocrossing on-and-off the last 4 years and found the above to be helpful. The previously posted specs on alignment are great, but if you drive in the snow up in NB, keep in mind that it may get squirrelly as your daily driver. Good luck...

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