<VV> Convertables & autocross

[J R Read_HML]

Dave,  If it is a "parking lot" autocross, the chances are you can run a 
stock vert with the top down and lap belts only.  Speeds are supposedly not 
going to exceed about 50 mph.  You'll need an approved helmet, remove wheel 
covers and empty the car of anything loose and be sure the battery is 
properly secured.  That is pretty typically the scenario - of course every 
group may have a slight twist on these items.  They may do a hard-harder 
test and likely check wheel bearings for no wobble during tech inspection. 
Be sure to inflate your tires to about 40psi all the way around.  You can do 
that with a pump that plugs into the lighter socket at the even.  Just be 
sure to leave the engine running while doing it since it gets embarrassing 
to have to ask for a push after you just killed the battery - Ah... 
experience!

If it is a "road race" of some type - where speeds will typically be a bit 
(goodly amount?) higher, not only will you need the safety harness - but a 
roll bar as well.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
To: "'vv'" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 9:01 PM
Subject: <VV> Convertables & autocross


> Anyway, on to the real question:
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> I have a 63 Spyder Vert, pretty darn stock. I have never tried autocross 
> but
> I think it would be a blast. I'm not looking for any type of awards, just
> the fun experience. I have standard aftermarket lap belts and no roll bar. 
> I
> think that I have read that you must have 4-point harnesses and a roll bar
> for the verts. Is that true? Other than a properly maintained stock car,
> what other modifications must be done in order to enter in a basic 
> autocross
> event? Where might I find a listing of events in the southern California
> area?
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> Thanks,
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> Dave Thompson
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