Auto-x with SVT club

[Doug05CGM6]

After running an SCCA event earlier this month, I thought I'd try to run with a club that would be more sensitive to my needs, or at least the goats needs. My thoughts were right, as these guys built a course that wasn't as tight as the SCCA, and allowed the larger heavier Mustangs and Lightnings to have some fun.

Additionally, they limit the event to 40 drivers so you get a good days worth of racing. We ran 3 practice runs in the morning, and 5 race runs in the afternoon. Cars were classed as Mustang race tire, Mustang street tire, Lightning, Focus, and Evil Others

My lap times were in the 1:35 range which placed me about mid pack. Race tired Cobras and Vipers were running 1:20.

The goat is a ton of fun. Actually closer to 2 tons and it shows. Turn-in is non existant. I know I've got a lot to learn about the car, but I think tires will make a huge difference. Anyone got suggestions? Also, if anyone is running race tires, how are you getting them to the track? Tow behind trailer or drive to the event with race tires bolted on?

[Doc GTO]

Small hidden hitch and tow a small 4X6 utility trailer with wheels/tires, floorjack, tools, ect. I am using the Falken RT-615s. This is a great tire for the heavier goat and will keep you in the "street" tire class.

[FrozenGoat]

I entered an SCCA autocross. My car is stock and had 2800 miles on it. The car would initially turn in well but had a hard time reversing direction. I could feel the tread squirm of the tires. There is a lot of area between the tread blocks on the stock tires. I also had the tire pressures at 38 to 40 PSI. This was way too much. I wasn't using all of the tire. Next time I would try around 32 PSI. Since the autocross i have dialed in some negative camber( I estimate about 1/2 degree) but I am now at the point of rubbing the struts. I can feel the difference on the street. For stock class you would need to get a wheel with 1/4 " more offset so that you can dial in more negative camber.

2004 Quicksilver M6

[Doug05CGM6]

Small hidden hitch and tow a small 4X6 utility trailer with wheels/tires, floorjack, tools, ect. I am using the Falken RT-615s. This is a great tire for the heavier goat and will keep you in the "street" tire class.
Did you make the hitch yourself or purchase the unit?

[bradz24]

The hitch you can buy from drop-hitch.com . or something like that.. It is amazing how easy it is too install.

click here for more info. (http://www.gtoforum.com/showthread.php?t=906&highlight=trailer+hitch)

it only takes about 30 mins to install and dont listen to all the nay-sayers. .it is a great way to get tires to the track . I have had a tire trailer for about 4 years now and couldn't live without it. .I just hook up and go.. it is always ready for race day. and you shouldn't drive on race tires to an event because that will just add another heat cycle to them and shorten their life..

[Doug05CGM6]

The hitch you can buy from drop-hitch.com . or something like that.. It is amazing how easy it is too install.

click here for more info. (http://www.gtoforum.com/showthread.php?t=906&highlight=trailer+hitch)

it only takes about 30 mins to install and dont listen to all the nay-sayers. .it is a great way to get tires to the track . I have had a tire trailer for about 4 years now and couldn't live without it. .I just hook up and go.. it is always ready for race day. and you shouldn't drive on race tires to an event because that will just add another heat cycle to them and shorten their life..
Thanks for the link. The hitch doesn't actually look that bad, and I'm sure the gain in track times will off set any loss in cool factor with the hitch.