J-Rho autocrosses an SRT-10 in SCCA SS class

[j-rho]

You can do the shoe polish thing if you like. If you look closely though, you should be able to see how far the tire is rolling over.

What alignment are you running and what's the suspension setup? How about wheel/tire sizes?

[rcl4668]

Originally Posted by j-rho

You can do the shoe polish thing if you like. If you look closely though, you should be able to see how far the tire is rolling over.

What alignment are you running and what's the suspension setup? How about wheel/tire sizes?

Thanks, then I'll skip the shoepolish.

Alignment and suspension are all factory stock for a 2008 Viper. The only change that might affect the suspension is the use of lighter weight "Sidewinder wheels" in the stock 18 x 10 and 19 x 13 sizes and the use of lighter weight stoptech aerorotors front and rear. Altogether, this saves about 60 lbs but I put back about 30 lbs with the install of an Autoform rollbar.

/Rich

[j-rho]

The shoepolish looks ok on a teenager's Civic, not so cool on a grown man's Viper.

I highly recommend getting the car aligned before the school. I think it'll make it a lot more fun, and will actually be nicer to your tires overall. The alignment I use would be good, though you may want a hair of front toe-in, and maybe also a little more toe-in in the rear, to make the car a bit more stable. My car turns great at the autocross but is very darty on the street. If you plan to put a ton of street miles on the car you could compromise with less front negative camber, but based on what I've read, I think you'd be best off with it maxed out.

Have fun!

[SnakeInTheGulf]

Jason
You haven't posted in a while, any new results? I tune in all the time just for more info!!!
Thanks Larry

[j-rho]

Hi Larry,
Nothing to report as of late. Been very busy with work and buying a new house, so time and funds for racing have been less than ideal. I plan to attend a local event later this month, another local event in July, the Wendover ProSolo in August, and the National Championships in September. Normally I'd be attending 1-2 events every month but it's just not in the cards this year.

Speaking of which, if anybody with a stock 2008 (especially one with the aero package, but not an ACR) is interested in teaming up for a trip to Nationals, let me know. I'll supply the wheels, fresh Hoosier tires, and the front sway bar, you need only supply the car. If you're somewhere between San Diego and Topeka and I could even trailer it there and back.

Going to the National Championships is a tremendous driver education. I think my '04 can win, but an '08 would be even better.