New Autocrosser

[240SXspeed]

Hey guys , I am just wondering what cars are best for autocross I know about the 240's and rx7's and hondas and stuff but what are some other good autocross cars to begin with. I was planning on getting a 2nd gen RX7 N/A but unfortunatly there are not many to be found around me. What are some other cars that are good for autocross.

[240SXspeed]

comon fellow autocrossers i need your help

[Brent F]

There are classes for almost every car on the road. But the better ones are "sporty" or performance cars with a manual trans. Because these cars tend to be built to "be abused" and can take the heavy suspension loads and sustained redline running.

[CivicSiRacer]

And realistically it's not the car it's the driver. See my signature.

I've sen in person a $125,000 Ferrari who was 10-15 seconds slower than me. It was actually funny to see since he was bashing all our Hondas and Acuras.

I know someone who has a 67hp Fiat and just cleans house against bigger hp cars. He really drives the snot out of that little car

My pick of good autocross cars to start out with:
1988-1991 CRX Si
1992-1995 Civic Si
1989-1991 Civic Si
1999-2000 Civic Si
1992-1995 Civic Dx
1997-2001 Integra Type R
1988-1991 CRX HF
Honda S2000
Miatas (any year)
VW Rabbits
Ford Focus
Mini Cooper (base model)

[ac427cpe]

miatas and corvettes are some of the fastest i've seen, but i think it really comes down to what you would enjoy driving the most

[CivicSiRacer]

thanks for reviving a two month old thread

[redimpss5]

240..since you are in a rear drive, i would stick with the rear drive! real race cars are rear drive! you can drive anything out there, but how is your budget? for some cheap dollars, your present car can handle a few training years.

[CivicSiRacer]

Originally posted by redimpss5
240..since you are in a rear drive, i would stick with the rear drive! real race cars are rear drive! you can drive anything out there, but how is your budget? for some cheap dollars, your present car can handle a few training years.

Actually you are wrong. The 240 is a boat. Very heavy, truck engine, low redline. Admittly it's is one of the few RWD cars allowed in STS, but I've never seen a 240 really competitive locally or Nationally. One guy in my class has a 240SX SE and he fairs well - I just wish he would get some better tires to see how that car would really perform.

[redimpss5]

yea civic, you are kinda right. i just like to see anyone come out to run what they got. i could'nt afford a race car when i started, and my first auto-x car was a 95 chevy impala ss. yes, not a record breaker, but after a few mods, i do have one first place in esp, (with four people in the car too) which out west here, we have about 25 cars n that class, and they are mustangs and camaros and stuff. after i beat my impala, i did buy a camaro, and now i am learning that car. anything you have on you drive way can be fun!

[CivicSiRacer]

Originally posted by redimpss5
yea civic, you are kinda right. i just like to see anyone come out to run what they got. i could'nt afford a race car when i started, and my first auto-x car was a 95 chevy impala ss. yes, not a record breaker, but after a few mods, i do have one first place in esp, (with four people in the car too) which out west here, we have about 25 cars n that class, and they are mustangs and camaros and stuff. after i beat my impala, i did buy a camaro, and now i am learning that car. anything you have on you drive way can be fun!

Well see this guy:

He just missed first place by a few points. He kicked Mustang and Firebird butt with his Lincoln Type R Amazing driver.

[redimpss5]

wow! now that kicks butt!

[redimpss5]

now back to the 240 sx! this is the same car that nissan made the shylane from! that is one bad ass player. all the suspension parts from the skylane will fit on the 240 and in the real world, horsepower is only part of the car to go fast! the driver with good skills (as we have seen in a couple pics) can post some good times!

[CivicSiRacer]

Originally posted by redimpss5
now back to the 240 sx! this is the same car that nissan made the shylane from! that is one bad ass player. all the suspension parts from the skylane will fit on the 240 and in the real world, horsepower is only part of the car to go fast! the driver with good skills (as we have seen in a couple pics) can post some good times!

Well first of all it's SKYLINE not Shylane or Skylane.

And even if all the pieces from the Skyline would be put onto the 240SX you'd be in such a difficult class you would regret ever doing this swap.

[sprinter-ae86]

CivicSIRacer, The 240 with some suspension mods and a good driver make good times. Noted, that it is a boat in stock form compare to a more nimble 200NX and civics, but they can do the job with the right set-up and driving technics.

S13 is the lightest 240 sx and getting the later model is better since it's twin cam instead of sohc. The so called boat can produce 180hp on the wheel with minor mods.



redimpss5 My suggestion is, read the rule book and build an autocross car that you're familiar with in the class you want to run. Do not build a car and try to look for a class that you'll be legal in, 9 out of 10, you'll be in the class that you won't be competitive in.

If you have a 240 get a rear drive car or another 240, change all the bushings and shocks and heavier swaybars, run it in stock class for 6 or more events before going to STX/S or Street prepaired. Seat time is one of the key to be competitive and money to setup your car correctly.

I'm not the quickest driver in my region, but I did manage to get FTD once in 2000 and I drive a Corolla GT-S and beat the national champion drivers.

Being competitive is all about knowing your car ans learning how to harness your skill with what you have. You can get a turn key WRX and typeR, win events instantly, but you'll get upset if you get beaten by an 85 civic with b16a or a even worst, A COROLLA.

This is just my point of view.

[CivicSiRacer]

Originally posted by sprinter-ae86
CivicSIRacer, The 240 with some suspension mods and a good driver make good times. Noted, that it is a boat in stock form compare to a more nimble 200NX and civics, but they can do the job with the right set-up and driving technics.

S13 is the lightest 240 sx and getting the later model is better since it's twin cam instead of sohc. The so called boat can produce 180hp on the wheel with minor mods.

We had this discussion on another board. Take a well prepped Car A that weighs 2200lbs and has 120hp, and a 240SX that has 180hp. And Car A will always win. You can brake later (being on the gas makes times drop), and tires are not overheated as much on a lighter car. Which is why a 1989 Civic Si has won Nationals twice so far.

But locally the 240SX should do well if done right.