View Full Version : Autocrossing questions (Tire question)
Saturnine
06-28-2004, 08:08 PM
Im thinkin about autoxing my 63 MB for sh-ts and giggles[:D] My brother pointed out, that in order to run in the stock class i apparently need to use OEM spec tires? I have no freaking clue what kind of tires my 42 year old MB came with.. Can i just run on normal street tires?
i guess i should look into the Scca guidelines, huh?
Any ideas fella's? [:D]
quattro30v
06-28-2004, 10:21 PM
any street tire, you can run stock
Stock
As a rough guide, if your car has modifications beyond this list it is not eligible for Stock Category:
-Anything available on the exact model and year of your car as standard or optional equipment, as installed on the factory assembly line (nothing available only dealer-installed is allowed), plus
-Standard OEM identical replacement parts
-Accessories, gauges, appearance, comfort, and convenience items (not replacement driver's seat, though) that basically don't help
-Added roll bar or roll cage to spec (not required, though)
-Driver harness (no cutting seats to install, though)
-Trailer hitch and/or tow bar mountings
-Any wheel of diameter and width identical to a stock or factory optional wheel, offset within +- 0.25 inch
-Most street legal tires that will fit the mounted wheels and stock bodywork
-Any shock absorber of the same type and mounting as original; no change to standard spring mountings is allowed; suspension geometry may not be altered; gas or hydraulic shocks are permitted
-Any brake linings; pre-1992 cars may use solid/braided metal brake lines.
-Any front anti-roll bar (no change to stock/optional rear anti-roll bar, if present)
-Manufacturer specified ignition settings only
-Any replacement air filter element (or removal of air filter element); no plumbing changes, however
-Engine bored no more than .020"; no balancing or porting/polishing of head
-Replacement of any part of the exhaust system past the catalytic converter (if quiet)
-Any oil filter
-Added clutch scattershield
neoprufrok
06-28-2004, 11:10 PM
Dude you're going to autox that car?! THAT's FREAKIN AWESOME.
I can see it now.. John Stocklin clears the course in.... 1 minute 15 seconds!!!! [:p]
Quattrophile
06-28-2004, 11:12 PM
Dood....I think you might hafta push that car to the finish![:p]
shehatezme
06-29-2004, 12:04 AM
Is that Benz going to tip over or did you lower that sucka too?
the time to beat is 89 seconds, "ever so gently" but DO NOT listen to Ken cuz he cheats at autoX what with his "all carbon fiber front end" [;)]
RippleChip
06-29-2004, 05:43 AM
You have to have video if you auto-x that beast.
Saturnine
06-29-2004, 04:08 PM
Hahha.. It'll be fun for sure!!
Dont they have a Vintage class too?
Ben - Its to heavy to tip over.. and besides, the rear axle isnt solid (There is a joint in the middle) so i cant really lower the car that much, if at all
Ted - It runs like a champ, i dunno what your talking about [rolleyes]
Ryan - Fo sho there will be a video [:D]
littlewhite
06-30-2004, 01:37 AM
This will be great ! Video forsure pls !