Autocross anybody?
06-13-2009, 01:30 AM
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I used to autocross my 04 RCSB 4.8/5-speed. I had a Hothckis TVS System on it (sway bars and drop springs), and SS 20s.
I had a ton of fun, and made the most noise (Gibson Super Truck cat back). The truck always made people pay attention. It handled well for a truck. However the way classing was I was up against cars weighing thousands of pounds less. It weighed 4700 lbs! Plus with the lowering it would actually bottom out on one side while cornering and lift the inside rear wheel on banking.
I ended up selling it and picking up my Z28. It isn't as dare to be different, but it has won me a couple championships.
Long story short, don't be afraid to give it a go! You will have fun!
But, unless your local club has more truck friendly rules you won't be competitive. Also some HPDEs won't allow trucks at all. That is too bad as trucks will do better on actual road courses (high speed auto-cross) than in parking lot events. The cone events favor small cars, even my (much smaller) Z28 gets beat in lot events (by civics and such).
I had a ton of fun, and made the most noise (Gibson Super Truck cat back). The truck always made people pay attention. It handled well for a truck. However the way classing was I was up against cars weighing thousands of pounds less. It weighed 4700 lbs! Plus with the lowering it would actually bottom out on one side while cornering and lift the inside rear wheel on banking.
I ended up selling it and picking up my Z28. It isn't as dare to be different, but it has won me a couple championships.
Long story short, don't be afraid to give it a go! You will have fun!
But, unless your local club has more truck friendly rules you won't be competitive. Also some HPDEs won't allow trucks at all. That is too bad as trucks will do better on actual road courses (high speed auto-cross) than in parking lot events. The cone events favor small cars, even my (much smaller) Z28 gets beat in lot events (by civics and such).
06-19-2011, 02:47 PM
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Thought I'd bring this back from the dead and see if anyone has got into auto X lately.
My friend is pushing me to set my truck up to try it out, iv alway wanted to and he does really good always in the top 5 or better in a 84 ElCo I helped built so I'm sure I could get my RCSB to do ok.
My friend is pushing me to set my truck up to try it out, iv alway wanted to and he does really good always in the top 5 or better in a 84 ElCo I helped built so I'm sure I could get my RCSB to do ok.
02-20-2013, 11:47 AM
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looking to do it sometime, anyone know of events in AZ?
thats heavy, what all was on it? mine only weighs 4200 lbs
I had a ton of fun, and made the most noise (Gibson Super Truck cat back). The truck always made people pay attention. It handled well for a truck. However the way classing was I was up against cars weighing thousands of pounds less. It weighed 4700 lbs! Plus with the lowering it would actually bottom out on one side while cornering and lift the inside rear wheel on banking.
03-18-2013, 07:33 PM
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Bringing this back from the dead, hoping to inspire some peeps to autoX the truck..
Anyone have any input on a decent 4 Link setup for auto crossing ?
Couple good suggestions here, read this back in the day, found it recently online ..
2004 Chevy Silverado - Modified Truck, Custom Truck - GM High-Tech Performance Magazine
Anyone have any input on a decent 4 Link setup for auto crossing ?
Couple good suggestions here, read this back in the day, found it recently online ..
2004 Chevy Silverado - Modified Truck, Custom Truck - GM High-Tech Performance Magazine
03-05-2014, 01:09 PM
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I plan on doing some events this year with a local club.
11-20-2016, 11:39 AM
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It's my turn to bring this back from the dead!! Some of you who are "in the know" are aware of new classes in SCCA Solo that are truck friendly. The Contemporary American Muscle (CAM) classing allows for pickup trucks to compete along side Camaros, Mustangs, G8's, etc in Classic (CAM-C). The rules are very lenient and allow for some extensive modifications!
http://cdn.growassets.net/user_files...pdf?1479402119
http://cdn.growassets.net/user_files...pdf?1479402119
11-21-2016, 10:16 AM
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It's my turn to bring this back from the dead!! Some of you who are "in the know" are aware of new classes in SCCA Solo that are truck friendly. The Contemporary American Muscle (CAM) classing allows for pickup trucks to compete along side Camaros, Mustangs, G8's, etc in Classic (CAM-C). The rules are very lenient and allow for some extensive modifications!
http://cdn.growassets.net/user_files...pdf?1479402119
http://cdn.growassets.net/user_files...pdf?1479402119
Hey man, thank you for posting this. I was wondering what class I was going to get my '03 in.. I moved regions a year ago and I am getting the truck ready now for next season. This is a great help !