i'm kinda getting tired of the whole 1/4 mile racing thing, and i'm considering setting my car up for some autoX or road racing. i know i need to change out my springs and struts and get a RSB, i have a FSTB, and i'm talking to a guy at work to help me design subframe connectors. i've seen the setup warpspeed offers, but does anyone know of a different set up? beyond what i've listed plus some good tires, what else is essential for a beginner?

 

Brakes.

 

Seat time. Until then how do you even know what you need?
(Sorry just got done teaching newbies all day in 37 deg cold)

 

i asked for some essentials... b/c maxima's are not competitive racers in stock form. i've done a bit of racing up in VA when i had my supra... but it was much better suited for a day at the track than a maxima. so go get some sleep.

 

Better now. Actually got to run some today in my own car

Ok, my top 5 phsyical mods for a Max - pretty much in this order.

1) Grippy tires - undersized diam small as allowable
2) Rear sway bar
3) High performance struts/shocks
4) Front strut tower brace
5) Competition alignment

(edited - got rid of wide lightweight rims in favor of struts)

 

thanks... ? though... do you know the specs for a comp. alignment... or would a good shop be able to do this?

 

The stickies in this same forum should give you some help
https://maxima.org/forums/maintenance-tech-care-50/