Is a WRX a good autocross car?

The WRX is one of the best all-around performance cars you can buy. Because it has all-wheel drive, you can commute in it year-round. Plus, more grip through tight turns.

How do I prepare for my first autocross?

How to prepare your car for Autocross:

  1. Check tire pressure.
  2. Check your wheel torque.
  3. Make sure your fluids are topped off and not leaking.
  4. Empty your car of trash and free floating items.
  5. Cut weight!
  6. Try to fill up with good fuel before the event.

How do I improve my autocross time?

Andy Hollis’ Top 10 Autocross Tips

  1. Lift early instead of braking later.
  2. It’s easier to add speed in a turn than to get rid of it.
  3. Use the gas pedal to modulate car position in constant radius turns, not the steering wheel.
  4. Unwind the wheel and then add power.
  5. Attack the back.
  6. Hands follow the eyes, car follows the hands.

How do I choose an autocross car?

Ideally, you would also want a rear-wheel drive car for autocross….There are 4 key components to consider when selecting a car for autocross:

  1. What type of car to get.
  2. The Price of the car.
  3. The overall condition of the vehicle (if used)
  4. Aftermarket upgrades/modifications.

What do I need for autocross?

What should I bring to an autocross? You need to bring your car in good working mechanical order, a valid driver’s license and a helmet (loner helmets are available in most regions).

What do the cones mean in autocross?

Traffic cones, often called “pylons” in autocross, are used to mark out the autocross course. In a slalom, a cone on its side indicates that you are expected to go past the standing cone on the opposite side. Each cone is outlined in chalk. You can touch a cone as long as you don’t knock it completely out of its box.

What tire pressure should I run for autocross?

Manufacturer-recommended tire pressures are specified with good ride quality in mind, so there’s usually some performance gain by simply adding air. The SRT4’s recommended pressures are 35 psi front and rear. Dodge engineers told us that the best tire pressures for autocrossing the SRT4 are 39 front and 36 rear.