S2000 Autocross #1 **POSTPONED**
02-06-2006, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by adam_gipson,Feb 6 2006, 12:59 PM
I see. I was referring to the state inspection.
02-06-2006, 01:47 PM
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That is probably the main expense that you will ultimately incur.
Totally depends on driving style and the tire you're using, though...
02-06-2006, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower,Feb 6 2006, 03:28 PM
NTS2KOC is not the police, I don't think they care if your inspection is expired. Just make sure you get there safely, get home safely and don't spill a bunch of oil or fluid all over the course.
02-06-2006, 01:59 PM
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Mineral Wells police like to hang out and watch sometimes too. But then again, at the end of one event we had a cruiser go by several S2000s and Miatas and not a single car on-site had a front plate...
02-06-2006, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Elistan,Feb 6 2006, 04:59 PM
Mineral Wells police like to hang out and watch sometimes too. But then again, at the end of one event we had a cruiser go by several S2000s and Miatas and not a single car on-site had a front plate...
02-07-2006, 05:50 AM
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I'm ready!... Oil change..check!; Diff. gear oil change..check!; Tranny fluid change..check!; Brake fluid change..Check!; Clutch flushed and fluid changed..check! Brake pads calipered...check! Suspension components inspected..check! 
Oh...and I have my ear plugs for Marcus' car!
02-07-2006, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 60N5.5,Feb 7 2006, 08:50 AM
I'm ready!... Oil change..check!; Diff. gear oil change..check!; Tranny fluid change..check!; Brake fluid change..Check!; Clutch flushed and fluid changed..check! Brake pads calipered...check! Suspension components inspected..check! Oh...and I have my ear plugs for Marcus' car!
02-07-2006, 06:57 AM
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The alignment is your best investment candidate for autox. Second to that, I would look into the stickiest tires I could find...a little wider in the F/R or both won't hurt depending on your driving style. Some options:
205/225 (AP1 16" OEM S-02s only)
205/245 (recommended for the stock AP1 16" wheel setup)
225/255 (what I run on the AP2 17" wheel sizing)
For your first autox, the best thing to do is come out, enjoy the experience, and learn as much as you can through seat time with an instructor (highly recommended). Unless you've been to several events before, you probably have no idea what your driving style is and what your car *needs* to be more competitive. No matter what car you're driving, the pilot has a good deal of say in what makes a car competitive (or not).
205/225 (AP1 16" OEM S-02s only)
205/245 (recommended for the stock AP1 16" wheel setup)
225/255 (what I run on the AP2 17" wheel sizing)
For your first autox, the best thing to do is come out, enjoy the experience, and learn as much as you can through seat time with an instructor (highly recommended). Unless you've been to several events before, you probably have no idea what your driving style is and what your car *needs* to be more competitive. No matter what car you're driving, the pilot has a good deal of say in what makes a car competitive (or not).