Tips for AUTO Xing my S13 PREP and Driving

[chickenknob]

hey guys i taking my 93 hatch with an SR on stock boost to a little autox event this weekend and was looking for tips on getting her ready for the beating like what tire pressure to run etc. i am going to take her really easy i really do not want to hit any cones!! but i can live with it if i can.any tips to help with the understeer are welcome!!

thanksmichael!!

[glitched]

make sure you have a proper battery tie downcheck your brake fluid

got coils? throw as much negative camber that you can at it

[AceInhole]

make sure you have a proper battery tie downcheck your brake fluid

got coils? throw as much negative camber that you can at it

I've actually found that sacrificing camber for caster helps out more. My caster is maxed out, with camber relatively mild. It also helps to not slam the car, to keep in the better portion of the camber curve.

As far as tips go: slow in and fast out will help prevent "understeer". Many novices try to brake too deep into corners, often mistaking understeer as simply asking too much from the front tires (turning and braking too much at the same time). Keep smooth, and keep your head up (pay attention to the course a few cones/ gates ahead of you), and you'll do fine.

Other than that, tire pressures will vary greatly depending on what tires you run. One novice trick is to use chalk to mark the edge of your tire, and see how far down the shoulder you're wearing. If your tire rolls too much (lots of chalk is worn away), raise pressures. If you're not wearing the shoulder at all, drop pressures a bit.

[Slappy]

As far as tips go: slow in and fast out will help prevent "understeer". Many novices try to brake too deep into corners, often mistaking understeer as simply asking too much from the front tires (turning and braking too much at the same time).

Other than that, tire pressures will vary greatly depending on what tires you run. One novice trick is to use chalk to mark the edge of your tire, and see how far down the shoulder you're wearing. If your tire rolls too much (lots of chalk is worn away), raise pressures. If you're not wearing the shoulder at all, drop pressures a bit.

I respect your knowledge my friend.