Hey guys I'm totally new to autocross, but it seems so incredibly awesome. I've been considering trying it someday, but never really got around to it. After a few unsucsessful searchs for a schedual of events in my area, I sorta gave up. Recently, though, I found a friend who said he would be interested in trying it out. I was wondering, it is an easy sport to jump into? Most of the stories and pictures I've seen imply that lots of preparation is needed, but can you just try it out with a stock Prelude and a helmet? I'd love it!

 

http://home.dejazzd.com/mlouie/autocross.html

Read it and let me know of any questions.

 

I think Mike(CivicSiRacer) and Rick(DakarMaul) are the 2 best people to speak to when it comes to AutoXing. Most of us are still fairly new to it. Such as Sean(Axemansean) Zack(Clicksidious), LT(LT69Padawan) and me.

 

Hey thanks guys. Looks good. Too bad the season's over, but man I'm excited for next year. Also, will autoXing wear down your tires a significant amount? Sounds fun!

 

will autox wear down your tires a significant amount? well, yes and no. for beginners probably because more than likely you will over drive the car/tires and understeering around turns which will kill the outer edge of your tires. once you get better it's not too bad but by then you'll be using dedicated autox tires anyways




I'm still a beginner. Mike is the best person

 

Always remember its more driver than car, start in the stock class. A lot of noobies spend too much on mods only to realize the mod they really needed to work on is driving the car.

 

This is my favorite quote when teaching newbies:

Autocross season over? No way. There's an event this Sunday at Maple Grove, December 4th with Capital Driving Club near Baltimore, MD and a few more at Maple Grove with the Blue Mountain Region SCCA

Then SNOWCROSSING STARTS WOOT!

 

Oh man. Today was the first day that it has snowed, and I have my own vehical. It was amazing. Ebrake is my best friend. May I inquire about more info regarding this winter autoX? God it sounds fun.

 

I did not know that was you, that is an awesome EBP Si. Could I ask what you did to the headlights?


Also, sorry to use your thread, but is it likely to autocross a stock automatic ex? Without abusing the car?

 

Mike's previous car was an automatic Civic, so yes you can autox an automatic. You can autox anything if you want to, except SUVs, Minivans and most trucks.