A bit higher than I expected

"Bryan doesn't drive a 1M" (bryantakespictures) 01/13/2020 at 13:40 • Filed to: None

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I don’t have an apples-to-apples shot to compare, but this picture shows the new ride height pretty well. I decided on SRT-4 struts instead of coilovers for next season of rallycross. They add 1-2" of height when paired with the stock springs on a non-SRT-4 Neon due to the spring perch sitting higher. The struts are valved stiffer than the old ones so the car stays even flatter in the corners despite the increased ride height. The higher spring perch gives me more clearance for gravel tires, which will be arriving tomorrow. I had no idea what to buy, since I didn’t act fast enough for used rally tires. I got some IndySport FA gravel tires (Size 185/65 R15). Based on price and availability, the choice was made for me.

I’m not crazy about the higher center of gravity, but the alignment is fine and the extra ground clearance is nice insurance against things breaking. I can always swap in some lowering springs to bring it back to stock height, but I’ve been warned that it’s a little too stiff for rallycross.

slipperysallylikespenguins > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 01/13/2020 at 14:09

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So what class does this bump you into now?

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > slipperysallylikespenguins 01/13/2020 at 16:33

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Prepared Front. I don’t have any mods in mind that would put me in modified. I still have headroom in this class for things like an LSD or a racing seat, but I’m going to wait until next season to spend monies on those if my car holds up.

Most of the regulars in Stock Front talked about moving up to Prepared together this season. Hopefully everyone follows through, because that was a lonely class last year.

gettingoldercarguy > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 01/13/2020 at 18:26

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Looking at Monroe autocross schedule and I can’t figure out how to register. Is the season  fully booked up already?

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > gettingoldercarguy 01/13/2020 at 21:55

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No, they only open the events up one at a time. Best chance is to follow Evergreen AutoX on Facebook. That seems to be where they have the most accurate information.

gettingoldercarguy > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 01/13/2020 at 22:07

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Word, I try to avoid using Facebook, but have to for some groups. This may be another one. Working out with my wife the  ability to autocross this year.  Fingers crossed.

gettingoldercarguy > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 01/13/2020 at 22:09

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Oh, and thanks!

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > gettingoldercarguy 01/13/2020 at 22:35

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They'll probably add the Feb 2nd event soon.

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > gettingoldercarguy 01/13/2020 at 23:39

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Yeah, I got away from Facebook, but most of these clubs do all of their serious announcements there.

Good luck carving out some time for autocross. Evergreen is a good place to make the most of your time. Extremely technical course and lots of opportunities for ride-alongs.