Project "Rally 7" - 84 GSL-SE

[Whizbang]

the biggest thing is low end power and as good of (rally) tires as your class allows. Everything else is based on many factors from the style of the course to the course conditions themselves (rough, smooth, etc)

[staticpat]

i want to get in to rally cross, any tips on what i need ie gear, and car setup. i own a sa rx7 with a re-speed front and rear coil over kit, front sway bar.

Originally Posted by Low Impedance

the biggest thing is low end power and as good of (rally) tires as your class allows. Everything else is based on many factors from the style of the course to the course conditions themselves (rough, smooth, etc)

I have to run in M2 because the car has no interior. This leaves the car open to basically any modifications. I'm just going to go crazy. Your best bet is to run stock class and work on your driving until you get comfortable.

Honestly I wouldn't put money into much else than tires and suspension for a rallycross car. Making power isn't a big priority because you only have so much traction. A set of rally or snow tires will do wonders for the car.

As far as car setup, run as much negative camber as possible. I have also heard recommendations on removing the rear swaybar for the rx-7s. I will be doing this the next event to feel the difference. I have an old british book on tuning rally suspension but most of it goes above my head . Personally I like the solid rear axle and loose rear end. Getting some extra rotation definitely helps set up for the turns.

The guy who is setting up the course for this year's SCCA rallycross nationals runs a 1st gen rx-7 in our division. His car kicks ass, I'll try and find some pictures.