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Like I do with all my cars, fluid changes are done according to manufactures requirements. With the C5 vette, I do an addition change with the clutch fluid using the ranger method every year. No fluid problems for the 7+ years of ownership.
You probably know this already but depending on what organization you'll be autocrossing with, the tune might be problematic. The car looks stock but tuning the engine is not legal for SCCA Street classes so if with SCCA the custom tune would bump you out of Street class and into a higher prep category against cars with lots more mods.
SCCA SOLO, but I can't find that stipulation in the 2022 rule book.
Originally Posted by rhneff
You probably know this already but depending on what organization you'll be autocrossing with, the tune might be problematic. The car looks stock but tuning the engine is not legal for SCCA Street classes so if with SCCA the custom tune would bump you out of Street class and into a higher prep category against cars with lots more mods.
Because of the rain I had it towed to Corvette Care in Columbus Ohio. Nation wide car carriers are good but I needed definite pickup and delivery days and times. Plus the guy that owns the towing service is a real nice guy and I can help a local business..
So far, techs found a bad water pump so that's getting replaced too. Plugs need changing but the plug wires are good.
I am a rookie to autocross. Can you please help me and quote the rule that you are referring to?
Thank you.
Originally Posted by rhneff
You probably know this already but depending on what organization you'll be autocrossing with, the tune might be problematic. The car looks stock but tuning the engine is not legal for SCCA Street classes so if with SCCA the custom tune would bump you out of Street class and into a higher prep category against cars with lots more mods.
Because of the rain I had it towed to Corvette Care in Columbus Ohio. Nation wide car carriers are good but I needed definite pickup and delivery days and times. Plus the guy that owns the towing service is a real nice guy and I can help a local business..
So far, techs found a bad water pump so that's getting replaced too. Plugs need changing but the plug wires are good.
all good, but don't let any Ford guys see that pic, they might get the wrong idea ......
I am a rookie to autocross. Can you please help me and quote the rule that you are referring to?
Thank you.
The Solo Rules are sometimes a bit obtuse, but the framework used is "if it doesn't say you can, then you can't". Street Category, Page 73, says "Except for modifications authorized below, Street Category cars must be run as specified by the manufacturer . . ." There is no allowance anywhere in the Street Category rules for tuning the ECU, thus it doesn't say you can so you can't.
If you're only running local events it's probably not a big deal, especially if you're new to the sport because you're not likely to win unless you're running in a regional novice class. And a tune alone, without add-ons like headers/head-cam/etc., is not going to have much of an effect. Just thought you should be aware.
So if someone bought a used car with headers and catless Xpipe and you don't know if the previous owner got a tune you could be moved up in class?
Thanks.
Originally Posted by rhneff
The Solo Rules are sometimes a bit obtuse, but the framework used is "if it doesn't say you can, then you can't". Street Category, Page 73, says "Except for modifications authorized below, Street Category cars must be run as specified by the manufacturer . . ." There is no allowance anywhere in the Street Category rules for tuning the ECU, thus it doesn't say you can so you can't.
If you're only running local events it's probably not a big deal, especially if you're new to the sport because you're not likely to win unless you're running in a regional novice class. And a tune alone, without add-ons like headers/head-cam/etc., is not going to have much of an effect. Just thought you should be aware.
The headers alone would bump you out of Street Class (as well as removal of the cats), in which case a tune wouldn't matter. But for local events you may be over-thinking this. Just go run your car in A Street (assuming you're on 200TW or higher tires) and see how things go. If/when you start beating others then think about bringing the car into compliance, but no big deal when you're just learning. As in most forms of automobile competition, Solo is way more about the driver than the car.
So no one has headers in CAMS which is what I plan on running.
Originally Posted by rhneff
The headers alone would bump you out of Street Class (as well as removal of the cats), in which case a tune wouldn't matter. But for local events you may be over-thinking this. Just go run your car in A Street (assuming you're on 200TW or higher tires) and see how things go. If/when you start beating others then think about bringing the car into compliance, but no big deal when you're just learning. As in most forms of automobile competition, Solo is way more about the driver than the car.
Good Day To All, @Mikado463 I'm confused as I do not see courtesy inspection and shop supplies twice. Maybe I am getting older and just can't see all too well but the first column is the rate and the second column is the total for that section. So if you are referring to the $82.98 indicated twice you are correct except he was only charged once.
Good Day To All, @Mikado463 I'm confused as I do not see courtesy inspection and shop supplies twice. Maybe I am getting older and just can't see all too well but the first column is the rate and the second column is the total for that section. So if you are referring to the $82.98 indicated twice you are correct except he was only charged once.
Cheers!!!
No, look further down the first column , to another 3.5% charge for misc shop supplies !
ROYAL FLUSH all fluids
