Autocrossing A Bodies
Have'nt seen much about autocrossing A bodies. I have a 68 Formula S that I used to drag race and now would like to set up for Autocrossing. anybody else doing this with there A bodies. What size wheels and tires, brakes, and suspension are you using. Thanks Joe
First try to find out if there is a class you want to fit into.
Some people want to build their cars their own way and don't really fit into a class well. So, you can just go out and have fun and not mind what class you go in. Just run against you own personal times. Up to you. But you should do a little homework first.
Jim Lusk's son runs SCCA Solo II C-Prepared. Built to the max of the rules the CP car will not be streetable very much with cage, no interior, windows, 12" slicks, slammed to the ground etc. Stock suspension frame attachment points, after that anything goes except for IRS. under 305CID has a max weight, over 305 has like around 200lbs more weight.
Many people run their street car in CP that fall into the CP rules. If you went to a Solo II Nationals, most all the CP's won't be streetable. But at the local level things aren't as intense (depending on the local competition in that particular class).
I run in SCCA Solo II E-Street Prepared. This class is for bolt on mods. No subframe connectors, No weld in stuff except for 6?pt safety cage (not many cars run them). Long block must remain stock, but can run FI, any intake, any headers. Stock factory brakes offered in that car line/body type over specific years. Any shock, spring, or sway bar that bolts in is legal too.
There is a Street Mod class you could fit into also. That's between Street Prepared and Prepared. Check the "SCCA Solo II rule book" that is online.
