Auto cross :p, My first time autocrossing!! Options

[Spartacus94]

Auto crossing 94 ST So here is a video of my first autocross event with my pretty much stock 1994 celica ST. The only thing that I've done in terms of modifications are lowering springs and new struts, other than that it's bone stock-I had a great time, definitely a new hobby!

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in my opinion keep your car stock hp wise. I went from being a 7a to having a 3s and i was actually slower with the 3s the first time out.

I loved having the 7a just being able to have it full throttle all the time.

I agree with this... keep the car as stock as possible (power wise) while you spend as much time as possible upgrading the driver. Those 108 very tired ponies will force you to learn how to drive properly, i.e. taking the right lines, conserving speed in the turns, et all... Also your mistakes will be far less catastrophic and most errors in judgement should be recoverable.

stambo, you need coilovers and a good corner balancing, the handling of my car went to crap when I swapped, I'm now in the middle of getting all the tools / parts to corner balance my car.

I have access to a full proffesional setup ( rented ) but may need a few members to tag along to make it affordable.

Cupl, I don't disagree with the benefits of coil overs for serious suspension tuning.... I would say solid (OEM or better) struts and a nice set of lowering springs is a great start for getting into Auto-X (or any other racing TBH). Further, tires and brakes seem to have the highest ROI, I'm not talking a "Big Brake Kit" or anything ridiculous like that.. GT Brakes, Stainless Lines, and a solid street pad (EBC Red?) should not be out of the range for the causal auto-x'er. Get yourself some OEM 15"Alloys, they fit perfectly, they are cheap, and the Falken Anzenis are only $110 or so a tire