rallyx tech

William Gravely · **Posted:** Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:09 pm

Having not done rallyx before, how are the tech rules different from autox?

What are the criteria for passable tires?

What are the rules regarding windows?

How about the functionality of doors/door handles?

Last but not least...

Do I need bumpers?

Ash Nelson · **Posted:** Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:15 pm

I know that you don't need bumpers.
I think windows and doors are optional.
Tires are mandatory.

:mrgreen:

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

Unless something has specifically changed, it's really a "run what ya brung" ruleset. Once upon a time, we removed the hood and trunklid from a Corolla rallycross car. Aside from people saying "hey you can't do that!", the rules have never changed from the obvious drive layout, tire, and engine displacement requirements.

The requirement for convertibles to have a rollbar is currently the only requirement above and beyond what you will find for autocross.

With that said, I bet that if you showed up in a car without doors, we would probably start requiring some extra safety equipment.

Hmmm, car without doors ... has some possibilities...

William Gravely · **Posted:** Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:35 am

It has doors, just not handles. You have to move the little rod back/forth to operate the latches.

The tires hold air just fine. They look a bit ragged; I didn't know if I was going to get denied.

So what's the advice with the bumpers? I want to protect the radiator, but the bumpers are pretty much falling off already and they're dead weight.

Carl Fisher · **Posted:** Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:55 am

We can't answer your Q about tires without seeing them, but I can tell you that tires are the #1 most important factor in going fast. If you've got baldies, you won't be able to accelerate or turn very well, and you probably won't have much fun.

Let me introduce you to the de facto "spec tire" for THSCC rallyX, if you're interested...

Dustin Fredrickson · **Posted:** Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:25 am

William Gravely wrote:

It has doors, just not handles. You have to move the little rod back/forth to operate the latches.

I can't see this being a problem (though I'm not an official voice for RallyX), so long as you can get out reasonable quickly. If you get in real trouble (NOT a common occurance), you'll likely be going out an open window anyway.

William Gravely wrote:

The tires hold air just fine. They look a bit ragged; I didn't know if I was going to get denied..

Would YOU feel safe sliding sideways into a rut at 20MPH on those tires? If not, you might want to consider Carl's link.

William Gravely wrote:

So what's the advice with the bumpers? I want to protect the radiator, but the bumpers are pretty much falling off already and they're dead weight. .

2x4.

Les Davis · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:04 pm **Posts:** 2059

Carl Fisher wrote:

Let me introduce you to the de facto "spec tire" for THSCC rallyX, if you're interested...

Carl, is that considered street tire for RX?

KendtEklund · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:29 pm **Posts:** 1204

Les Davis wrote:

Carl Fisher wrote:

Let me introduce you to the de facto "spec tire" for THSCC rallyX, if you're interested...

Carl, is that considered street tire for RX?

Yarp - that's what nearly everyone runs. The DSM getting new shoes?

Les Davis · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:04 pm **Posts:** 2059

KendtEklund wrote:

Les Davis wrote:

Carl Fisher wrote:

Let me introduce you to the de facto "spec tire" for THSCC rallyX, if you're interested...

Carl, is that considered street tire for RX?

Yarp - that's what nearly everyone runs. The DSM getting new shoes?

Unfortunately it came with new shoes, they are pretty good all-seasons, but definitely aren't that good. We'll see how she holds up, maybe I'll get a spare set of wheels tires and mount up a set of these later this year.

Kevin Allen · **Joined:** Thu Aug 28, 2003 6:42 pm **Posts:** 3479

I prefer this one for street tire class:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... es&place=0

KendtEklund · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:29 pm **Posts:** 1204

Les Davis wrote:

KendtEklund wrote:

Les Davis wrote:

Carl Fisher wrote:

Let me introduce you to the de facto "spec tire" for THSCC rallyX, if you're interested...

Carl, is that considered street tire for RX?

Yarp - that's what nearly everyone runs. The DSM getting new shoes?

Unfortunately it came with new shoes, they are pretty good all-seasons, but definitely aren't that good. We'll see how she holds up, maybe I'll get a spare set of wheels tires and mount up a set of these later this year.

What are they? Size? I'm considering selling one set of 17in wheels and getting something high-profile to smooth out the daily commute and trip to the events.

Les Davis · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:04 pm **Posts:** 2059

KendtEklund wrote:

Les Davis wrote:

KendtEklund wrote:

Les Davis wrote:

Carl Fisher wrote:

Let me introduce you to the de facto "spec tire" for THSCC rallyX, if you're interested...

Carl, is that considered street tire for RX?

Yarp - that's what nearly everyone runs. The DSM getting new shoes?

Unfortunately it came with new shoes, they are pretty good all-seasons, but definitely aren't that good. We'll see how she holds up, maybe I'll get a spare set of wheels tires and mount up a set of these later this year.

What are they? Size? I'm considering selling one set of 17in wheels and getting something high-profile to smooth out the daily commute and trip to the events.

Stock wheels are 16x6 5x114 I think I'd be sticking with a 16 for the sake of cheaper tires. Probably just try to find set of cheap stock wheels, I really don't want to spend much money on this car or RX, I mean isn't that the spirit of the sport?

KendtEklund · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:29 pm **Posts:** 1204

I think you misunderstood - I was suggesting I might be interested in a set of cheap 16in tires for DD wheels, depending on what they were.

Les Davis · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:04 pm **Posts:** 2059

KendtEklund wrote:

I think you misunderstood - I was suggesting I might be interested in a set of cheap 16in tires for DD wheels, depending on what they were.

Indeed I did misunderstand you, sometimes I'm a little slow.

The tires are Kumho ASTs in size 205/50/16 and they are brand spankin new, well they probably have 500 miles on them at this point.

Stephen Westerfield · **Posted:** Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:15 pm

Kevin Allen wrote:

I prefer this one for street tire class:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... es&place=0

No 14's for the beaters.

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