I'd have to ditto what Jim said, Darren. But I'd offer this
additional caveat: Max out your suspension before you put on the
gumball tires. And I don't say that because you're buying a CRX.
Lord knows, the CRX has been one of the most consistent autox cars
since its debut all those many years ago. I say it to anybody
considering making the jump from street tires to gumballs on any car.
Check every component - shocks/struts, bushings, sway bar/s, mounts,
etc. Make sure everything's solid. If you find something that's
questionable, replace it. If you don't feel comfortable doing that
yourself, take it to a good alignment shop and let them inspect it.
THEN, when the suspension is good and solid, put on the gumballs.
John (Old Fartz & TLS #37) Lieberman
jac73@daimlerchrysler.com wrote:
>
> Darren Hill asked:
>
> >I am relatively new to Solo2 , but am planning on purchasing a CRX in the
> >next month or two, to run in stock class. I was wondering if someone would
> be
> >so kind as to list for me, the entire list of allowable modifications for
> the
> >ES class. I plan on starting with wheels/tires (some BFG's maybe) and
> going
> >from there. What, in all the infinite wisdom that is represented on this
> here
> >board, would be your recommendation for the order of modifications
> thereafter?
> >Thanks in advance for any and all input.
>
> Okay, "what's allowed" is actually pretty easy:
>
> - Shocks using original mounting points
> - Brake pads
> - exhaust system from catalyst rearward (should exit in a roughly stock
> location)
> - air filter element in stock airbox (or no element at all in stock airbox)
> - spark plugs
> - spark plug wires
> - front sway bar & mounting hardware
> - wheels - stock diameter and width, +/- 0.25" in offset
> - Tires: any DOT rated tire
>
> If it was me starting out again, and assuming I was starting with a
> mechanically-sound car that didn't need fresh shocks, brake pads, etc. to
> be streetworthy, I'd spend money in this order:
>
> 1) local Solo school
> 2) as many local Solo events as I can get to.
> 3) Evolution Autocross School
> 4) extra set of wheels & some used DOT race rubber.
> 5) a whole bunch more local events
> 6) Evolution Phase II school
> 7) Good set of shocks, possibly a front swaybar.
> 8) other stuff as it fell off the car or wore out.
>
> Jim Crider
> autojim@att.net
>
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