I autoX alot in my P5---the best thing you should get is a new rear sway bar from AWR 21.5. This will stiffen the roll in the rear of our p5's.jesh said:i plan to start autocrossing my P5 and was curious if anyone else autocrosses theirs and if so do they have any suggestions for mods or adjustments?
OH Yeah? Nice! I love it, matter of Fact I believe Charlie from TM is making adjustable Cam Gears for our P5. I gotta get in touch w/ him so I could get my hands on his next product.jesh said:you're one of the few that have the Team Moon catback. i also have it and think it's great. thanks for your advice.
rustychops41 said:I auto-x a 2002 sedan and my buddy a P5. In stock form the Protege is a great chassis for the most part. It turns in pretty good, is easy to drive 10/10ths. Corner exit wheelspin is a problem. I did very well in H-Stock, unbeaten for 2 years. Then came the Mini. I can't believe they classed it in HS. Nearly 3 feet shorter than anything else in class, wheelbase/length/width ratio of your average Go-Kart, and out-slaloms (according to R&T): Miata, MR-2 Spyder, Neon SRT-4, Focus SVT, MSP Protege, WRX, Sentra SE-R, and matches the slalom speed of the Z-06 Vette. None of those are exactly H-Stock rides mind you. My friend does well locally/regionally(SFR) in STS in his P5, but at the national level, it's just too heavy a car. The car responds well to a bigger rear sway bar, and lowering/stiffer springs too. As for what to do? Seat time, walk the course, walk the course some more, and yes, seat time. When in doubt, slow in/fast out. Be smooth. You'll find everyone at events are very helpful to newcomers. Have fun.
I totally agree. Well said.WRCprotege said:i take it your looking to do stuff now with out money.. first remove the air filter if its not super dusty, this gives you a bit better power and responce.. then id take the tire presser down in the front and raise it the the rear like 30psi front and 45-50 psi rear.. the will help wheel spin out of coners and improve grip while the rear having more psi will help change the cars stock (push) to a neutrel or oversteer balance.. good for auto-x most important is to have fun, you will get beat!! just worry about improving your times and![]()