Thank you for being such a great advocate for the sport of Autocross and specifically for the Mustang breed. Hope your pitch encourages a whole new crop of Autocross participants. Have a good season.
Thanks! And thank you for all the autocross content you post on your channel. Keep showing people what these cars can do! I'm glad the audio was good on this video; it's been a challenge to solve that issue.
All of the fundamentals you learned during your first season will pay dividends next season (and every season after that). I hope you saw my reply to your comment on my previous video. I'm happy to help you choose mods based on your SCCA class.
Like I’ve mentioned before, you convinced me to get into autocross with my New Edge. I’d agree with every point you made here, especially the part where you mentioned the benefits off course. I definitely feel like I make less dangerous decisions on the road because I have plenty of opportunities to push the car in a safe environment. Plus, I’ve had to make a couple of emergency maneuvers that I don’t think I would have been able to pull off if I didn’t have the car control skills that I do now. One point that I’d really like to drive home is that you don’t need a super modified car to be competitive. Will you win nationals with a relatively stock car? No, but you can definitely have a good time in your region.
It was fun seeing you improve in the New Edge! My autocross skills have saved me a few times out on the highway over the years. No matter which SCCA Category/Class you run in, driving is always a key factor. In general, I think people focus too much on mods and not enough on adjustments. A properly adjusted car with fewer mods beats an improperly adjusted car with more mods. I hope more people give autocross a try, so they can see how much fun it is to autocross these cars. At many events, they can also discover that these cars are more competitive than most people think.
I use to own an 07 v6 mustang, before I discovered autocross. For now I am autocrossing a 4 door Toyota for fun, and saving up for a sub $10k car. Getting back in a Mustang is tempting if I can find an older one I like.
There are a few 79-04 Mustangs that would be a great starting point for a sub $10k autocross build. 99-04 V6 Mustangs are still relatively inexpensive cars and have more performance potential than most people think.
Thanks! One of the best parts about autocross is, no matter which category/class you run in, you have to try to get everything out of your car to post your best time. I always enjoy seeing how much novices improve from one event to the next as they get more familiar with their cars.
Thank you for the informative guides! I'm new to the car world and I got pulled in through the JDM scene. However, this generation of Mustang interests me and your videos make me excited to keep learning about them. They seem like a platform that can provide a lot room for improvement and creativity. Parts being so widely available is a big plus too. Awesome intro to autocross video as well! With or without a mustang I believe these tips can be applied to any new driver. Thanks again!
I'm glad the videos are helpful! These Mustangs are a great way to get into working on cars and autocrossing. They are easy to work on, and there are all sorts of ways to make them more capable.
Autocross is a relatively inexpensive way to learn performance driving fundamentals. Many clubs have instructors (like me) who help novices improve their skills. Many clubs also offer HPDE events. The SCCA has different programs for different levels of driving (check out their website). I personally think autocross would be a great first step for anyone looking to get into performance driving.
I've never personally used carbon fiber fenders, and none of my competitors at my local events use them either. They seem to be more common on cars competing at Nationals. I have done some research on carbon fiber fenders for my 2.3L Fox Body project, both flared and not flared. It looks like the popular carbon fiber fenders all require some amount of bodywork to be made to fit correctly (some people have said it's a LOT of bodywork). That will probably require them to be painted to comply with the "finished exterior" CAM rule. Because carbon fiber fenders are really expensive and most likely have the added cost of bodywork and paint, my strategy has always been to get as much weight off of the car as possible before switching to lightweight body panels. There are a lot of better bang-for-the-buck options to remove weight from the front end. I might use them on my 2.3L because it needs to be really light, but I don't think I'll use them on my CAM-T cars. In the past, I've seen carbon fiber New Edge fenders that claim to be bolt-on ready and UV coated (no paint required), but I couldn't find any reviews of those fenders.
Saw these vids and took my 03 GT out there and had a blast. Also got a trophy first time out of 8 people so I think I'll be going back lol
Great job for your first time out! I hope you go to more autocross events. If you ever have any questions, please ask; I'm always happy to help.
Will be joining the fun next season
Looking forward to hearing what you think of your first event!
Thank you for being such a great advocate for the sport of Autocross and specifically for the Mustang breed. Hope your pitch encourages a whole new crop of Autocross participants. Have a good season.
Thanks! I'm starting to see more and more Mustangs at events. I'm hoping that trend continues.
Great video for introducing autocross. Also the audio on this video is great, some of earlier ones were a little low
Thanks! And thank you for all the autocross content you post on your channel. Keep showing people what these cars can do! I'm glad the audio was good on this video; it's been a challenge to solve that issue.
I did my first season in my 04 GT
All of the fundamentals you learned during your first season will pay dividends next season (and every season after that). I hope you saw my reply to your comment on my previous video. I'm happy to help you choose mods based on your SCCA class.
Like I’ve mentioned before, you convinced me to get into autocross with my New Edge. I’d agree with every point you made here, especially the part where you mentioned the benefits off course. I definitely feel like I make less dangerous decisions on the road because I have plenty of opportunities to push the car in a safe environment. Plus, I’ve had to make a couple of emergency maneuvers that I don’t think I would have been able to pull off if I didn’t have the car control skills that I do now.
One point that I’d really like to drive home is that you don’t need a super modified car to be competitive. Will you win nationals with a relatively stock car? No, but you can definitely have a good time in your region.
It was fun seeing you improve in the New Edge! My autocross skills have saved me a few times out on the highway over the years. No matter which SCCA Category/Class you run in, driving is always a key factor. In general, I think people focus too much on mods and not enough on adjustments. A properly adjusted car with fewer mods beats an improperly adjusted car with more mods. I hope more people give autocross a try, so they can see how much fun it is to autocross these cars. At many events, they can also discover that these cars are more competitive than most people think.
Going to try autocross in my area thanks to your videos, thanks for the inspiration! SCCA season starts March 11.
It's always great to hear that my videos are inspiring people to get into autocross. If you ever have any questions, please ask. I'm happy to help.
Thanks for the information.
Thanks for checking out my video!
I have a 17V6 mustang, it’s my daily, should I use it for autocrossing or buy a inexpensive mustang.
I use to own an 07 v6 mustang, before I discovered autocross. For now I am autocrossing a 4 door Toyota for fun, and saving up for a sub $10k car. Getting back in a Mustang is tempting if I can find an older one I like.
There are a few 79-04 Mustangs that would be a great starting point for a sub $10k autocross build. 99-04 V6 Mustangs are still relatively inexpensive cars and have more performance potential than most people think.
Great job! I sure have noticed a difference in how I know my car after autocross.
Thanks! One of the best parts about autocross is, no matter which category/class you run in, you have to try to get everything out of your car to post your best time. I always enjoy seeing how much novices improve from one event to the next as they get more familiar with their cars.
Thank you for the informative guides! I'm new to the car world and I got pulled in through the JDM scene. However, this generation of Mustang interests me and your videos make me excited to keep learning about them. They seem like a platform that can provide a lot room for improvement and creativity. Parts being so widely available is a big plus too.
Awesome intro to autocross video as well! With or without a mustang I believe these tips can be applied to any new driver.
Thanks again!
I'm glad the videos are helpful! These Mustangs are a great way to get into working on cars and autocrossing. They are easy to work on, and there are all sorts of ways to make them more capable.
Is autocross a good way to get your foot in the door for a future career in pro racing
Autocross is a relatively inexpensive way to learn performance driving fundamentals. Many clubs have instructors (like me) who help novices improve their skills. Many clubs also offer HPDE events. The SCCA has different programs for different levels of driving (check out their website). I personally think autocross would be a great first step for anyone looking to get into performance driving.
What're your thoughts on carbon fiber fenders?
I've never personally used carbon fiber fenders, and none of my competitors at my local events use them either. They seem to be more common on cars competing at Nationals. I have done some research on carbon fiber fenders for my 2.3L Fox Body project, both flared and not flared. It looks like the popular carbon fiber fenders all require some amount of bodywork to be made to fit correctly (some people have said it's a LOT of bodywork). That will probably require them to be painted to comply with the "finished exterior" CAM rule. Because carbon fiber fenders are really expensive and most likely have the added cost of bodywork and paint, my strategy has always been to get as much weight off of the car as possible before switching to lightweight body panels. There are a lot of better bang-for-the-buck options to remove weight from the front end. I might use them on my 2.3L because it needs to be really light, but I don't think I'll use them on my CAM-T cars. In the past, I've seen carbon fiber New Edge fenders that claim to be bolt-on ready and UV coated (no paint required), but I couldn't find any reviews of those fenders.