SCCA Solo II Autocross

[Iceman]

Has anyone taken their Viper to an Autocross? Any advice on tire presures?

I am going to my first one this Sunday. It looks like the Stock Viper is in "Super Stock" with the 911's and Z06's.

 

[ChrisGTS]

I have been autocrossing my Viper for 2 years now. I use 34psi in the front and 32psi in the rear with the stock Michelins. Have a great time!

 

[Iceman]

How is the Viper for Autocrossing? It seems the Z06 is the top car for that?

 

[SUN RA KAT]

I've done it twice this year. Kept it in 2nd gear for the entire run, but could only go 1/3 throttle before wheelspin became excessive - stock Michelin Pilots at 29 psi all around and Roe S/C. Had a great time and got first place trophy for my class (it helped that I was also the only one in my class ).

 

[Mr U-2]

I run mine with the Gulf Coast SCCA in Pensacola when I can. 29-30 seems to work best...don't overinflate it'll feel like you're on skates...spin city.

Couple of tips: After the run, do not set the parking brake...crack the hood if time permits between runs and check tire temp between runs...edge, center, far edge...even temps will give you a good pressure setting for that day/conditions.


Have fun.

Paul

 

[ChrisGTS]

I think the Viper is a great autocross car. I am convinced I am faster in it than I was in my Z06.

 

[iispms]

I ran my 98 is SS with Kumho's. I used 30 all the way around and then adjusted if I was getting to much push or oversteer. I had a blast doing it!!!

 

[Detlef]

AX is much fun. I run mine at the stock pressure with the stock tires. Be gentle/smooth with the go pedal and avoid being a cone killer

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Learn to steer with the rear, and watch how you brake. Without ABS the fronts will lock easily. That said, the Viper is a great AX car and if anything, the ZO6s are lighter, but not better.

 

[Iceman]

So what's the recommended technique. Power slide around the cones. Or try to make it without sliding at all?

 

[1TONY1]

Without sliding (unless you are a pro) SMOOTH is fast in autocrossing.

 

[Detlef]

Smooth is fast for sure in AX. I tend to do slow-in and fast-out as well, thus braking later and harder. I am no pro and sliding (throttle induced oversteer) seems more useful in very tight corners than larger sweeping turns. It all depends on the course layout.

 

[Dave's Big Brakes]

My son Jeff AX's mine, ck out pic's under avatar and go to page 50 in the last Viper mag(if you got yours ).
Also ck my pic's under photos