Got a Invite to the Car Craft Real Street Challange (need help have not done yet)

[Dr.Buick]

Ok the real street challange has 3 areas that you have to put your car threw and I have not done any of this yet and I know some on here may have so tips will be help full. im going in the 82 and newer



Rules: All cars must adhere to the rules and regulations set by the autocross sanctioning body (SCCA) and the Lucas Oil Products/E3 dyno contest.

Exceptions to the rules are as follows:
-No diesel fuels
-Racing gasoline is permitted
-Each participant must display the RSE participant windshield banner
-Rear wheel drive passenger cars (http://www.carcraft.com/summer_nationals/2011/ccrp_2011_real_street_eliminator_information_sched ule/index.html#) only
-Treadwear 200 (http://www.carcraft.com/summer_nationals/2011/ccrp_2011_real_street_eliminator_information_sched ule/index.html#) rule applies

THREE CLASSES OF REAL STREET ELIMINATOR COMPETITORS
Class 1: '55-'81 American two-wheel-drive vehicles
Class 2: '82-and-newer American two-wheel-drive vehicles
Class 3: Viper and Corvette class



Read more: http://www.carcraft.com/summer_nationals/2011/ccrp_2011_real_street_eliminator_information_sched ule/index.html#ixzz1SPU8Om6q


so first off is a autocross I have never road raced in a heavy car just a late model race car (2700 with driver on race tires)

with the 200 tread wear will need to get new rear tires i have drag radials.
what tires? 275/40r17 and 225/40r17 I have nitto 555 on the wifes car i can use?
I have 6 piston brakes with a 14 inch rotor front
4 piston 13 inch rear

Next in launch box take off from a dead stop and stop in a box 150 feet

last is the dyno challange

any advice would help thanks jim

[nismodave]

I dont know if you want to buy new tires, but these are great but do not come in the size you stated.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+Sport+Z1+Star+Spec

[stealthy1ss]

Do you of any place we could go to setup and do some autox this week? I know someone that has cones. As for tires the 555's might be okay but if you don't mind spending money on new ones definately get the Star Specs that Dave linked you to. Just remember that smooth driving is fast driving.

[Dr.Buick]

I dont know if you want to buy new tires, but these are great but do not come in the size you stated.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+Sport+Z1+Star+Spec

now if they made a 275/40 we would be ok

[Dr.Buick]

Do you of any place we could go to setup and do some autox this week? I know someone that has cones. As for tires the 555's might be okay but if you don't mind spending money on new ones definately get the Star Specs that Dave linked you to. Just remember that smooth driving is fast driving.

im thinking im going to do a launch box in my driveway

[WhatsADSM]

Tires, Tires, Tires...

With your car its probably going to be the biggest differentiator. Also make sure you have some pads with a good COLD friction coefficient. Also go out and make sure your brake bais is on with whatever pads you select. If not put a cheap proportioning valve in. Its gonna be really helpful to get the braking right for that launch box and also for the auto-x

[stealthy1ss]

now if they made a 275/40 we would be ok

Also try to get the fronts as wide as you can.

[WhatsADSM]

If you are serious about buying tires... First put on the 555s in whatever sizes they are. Then go out driving the car and see how it reacts. That will probably lend a hand as to exactly how much stagger the car/you will want.

[HellFyr]

Ok the real street challange has 3 areas that you have to put your car threw and I have not done any of this yet and I know some on here may have so tips will be help full. im going in the 82 and newer



Rules: All cars must adhere to the rules and regulations set by the autocross sanctioning body (SCCA) and the Lucas Oil Products/E3 dyno contest.

Exceptions to the rules are as follows:
-No diesel fuels
-Racing gasoline is permitted
-Each participant must display the RSE participant windshield banner
-Rear wheel drive passenger cars (http://www.carcraft.com/summer_nationals/2011/ccrp_2011_real_street_eliminator_information_sched ule/index.html#) only
-Treadwear 200 (http://www.carcraft.com/summer_nationals/2011/ccrp_2011_real_street_eliminator_information_sched ule/index.html#) rule applies

THREE CLASSES OF REAL STREET ELIMINATOR COMPETITORS
Class 1: '55-'81 American two-wheel-drive vehicles
Class 2: '82-and-newer American two-wheel-drive vehicles
Class 3: Viper and Corvette class



Read more: http://www.carcraft.com/summer_nationals/2011/ccrp_2011_real_street_eliminator_information_sched ule/index.html#ixzz1SPU8Om6q


so first off is a autocross I have never road raced in a heavy car just a late model race car (2700 with driver on race tires)

with the 200 tread wear will need to get new rear tires i have drag radials.
what tires? 275/40r17 and 225/40r17 I have nitto 555 on the wifes car i can use?
I have 6 piston brakes with a 14 inch rotor front
4 piston 13 inch rear

Next in launch box take off from a dead stop and stop in a box 150 feet

last is the dyno challange

any advice would help thanks jim


Very cool.

Mind if I asked when you received notice you were accepted ?

I applied too, and have not heard anything yet.

As for your tire question, I'll be pushing Nitto NT-05s on my 04 cobra. Far cry from years past when I ran 0 rated tires and several of the Vette's (that used to be in our same class) were running Hoosier racing slicks. :)

Rod (Flamed out orange cobra)

[Dr.Buick]

Very cool.

Mind if I asked when you received notice you were accepted ?

I applied too, and have not heard anything yet.

As for your tire question, I'll be pushing Nitto NT-05s on my 04 cobra. Far cry from years past when I ran 0 rated tires and several of the Vette's (that used to be in our same class) were running Hoosier racing slicks. :)

Rod (Flamed out orange cobra)

I was invited! did not sign up.

[GTSLOW]

Just curious did you post what your going to be driving?

[Dr.Buick]

Just curious did you post what your going to be driving?

1987 Buick grand national.
Going to tune it Thursday. And freshen the trans Friday before i go.

[Wagonbacker9]

I've also heard nothing but good things about the star specs. Very likely bay serve you well to tune some power out of it for those purposes...

[stealthy1ss]

Just curious did you post what your going to be driving?

Didn't you see it at WBD Dyno Days?

[Dr.Buick]

Didn't you see it at WBD Dyno Days?

I'm taking the black and blue one. Driving it up need the lock up converter

[GTSLOW]

Didn't you see it at WBD Dyno Days?

Oh shit that should be interesting on an autoX. :D

[HellFyr]

I was invited! did not sign up.

Interesting...
Well, see you this weekend, my acceptance came last night.

Rod