SCCA solo2 -- to join or not to join
#1
SCCA solo2 -- to join or not to join
Looking for any input about SCCA membership - mainly interested in solo 2 events.
Could you please let me know some of the benefits of joining - other than a legal place to throw my '02 Pro5 around a course..
And if you are a member - are there many other Protege's in the events?
thanks
Could you please let me know some of the benefits of joining - other than a legal place to throw my '02 Pro5 around a course..
And if you are a member - are there many other Protege's in the events?
thanks
#4
Our region doesn't give discounts to SCCA members, but three other regions take off $5-10. Which after 10 autocrosses it pays for itself.
Plus like Jesse said you get Sports Car Magazine and are able to go to ProSolos and National Tour events when they come your way.
Plus you get insurance coverage if something happens to you or your car from SCCA.
Plus like Jesse said you get Sports Car Magazine and are able to go to ProSolos and National Tour events when they come your way.
Plus you get insurance coverage if something happens to you or your car from SCCA.
#5
I've rarely ever seen another Protege at an autocross. However, IMHO this is largely due to the fact that the car was poorly classed until 2001 when the DOHC models were moved from ES/DSP to HS/FSP and the STS class became popular. The increasing popularity of the Protege means that you will start seeing more of them, although the P5 will never be the top model for autocrossing. Now all we need to do is talk Mazda into issuing a TSB allowing the use of "crash" bolts in the front suspension in HS.
Also, another benefit of SCCA membership is that you're not allowed to attend Divisional or National events without it. However, you probably won't want to attend this type of event until you have more experience anyways.
Also, another benefit of SCCA membership is that you're not allowed to attend Divisional or National events without it. However, you probably won't want to attend this type of event until you have more experience anyways.
#6
Well, i haven't become a member yet, just for the fact, i haven't needed to yet, i have been to 2 national events, but just to watch, didn't feel up to it yet. But next year will be time for a few national and prosolo runs. $60, mag subscription, discounts, special events, INSURANCE and more...pretty good deal.
in the Los Angeles region, if your an SCCA member OR a CSCC member you get the discount...so i get it anyway
Now that Braden may come out regularly, we have 3 1st gen Protege's in STS and 1 very fast Escort GT. There's been the occasional P5 and a 323, but not lately. If Brian and Jay could come out, we'd have 5 1st gen's!
in the Los Angeles region, if your an SCCA member OR a CSCC member you get the discount...so i get it anyway
Now that Braden may come out regularly, we have 3 1st gen Protege's in STS and 1 very fast Escort GT. There's been the occasional P5 and a 323, but not lately. If Brian and Jay could come out, we'd have 5 1st gen's!
#8
Originally posted by carguycw
although the P5 will never be the top model for autocrossing. Now all we need to do is talk Mazda into issuing a TSB allowing the use of "crash" bolts in the front suspension in HS.
Also, another benefit of SCCA membership is that you're not allowed to attend Divisional or National events without it. However, you probably won't want to attend this type of event until you have more experience anyways.
although the P5 will never be the top model for autocrossing. Now all we need to do is talk Mazda into issuing a TSB allowing the use of "crash" bolts in the front suspension in HS.
Also, another benefit of SCCA membership is that you're not allowed to attend Divisional or National events without it. However, you probably won't want to attend this type of event until you have more experience anyways.
#9
Originally posted by cablemirc
make that 6
see you at Qualcomm or Norton AFB
make that 6
see you at Qualcomm or Norton AFB
i guess you changed your mind...as last time you wanted to wait a bit to get the suspension tuned up.
you know where to find us just look for the ever growing cluster of EZups.
#10
Originally posted by PseudoRealityX
i believe carguycw's remarks were more to the fact that the sedan version, because of the weight and rigidity would be a better model from an autocross only standpoint. As for the 3rd gens, the 1999 and 2000 1.8L cars would be the best overall, IMO. 300 lbs lighter, a wider powerband, and still enough torque to roast the tires in 2nd gear with 225 hooisers upfront.
i believe carguycw's remarks were more to the fact that the sedan version, because of the weight and rigidity would be a better model from an autocross only standpoint. As for the 3rd gens, the 1999 and 2000 1.8L cars would be the best overall, IMO. 300 lbs lighter, a wider powerband, and still enough torque to roast the tires in 2nd gear with 225 hooisers upfront.
However, the P5 does have the most room for race tires, jacks, coolers, lawn chairs and other autox necessities, and I'll be the first to tell you that autox is mostly about having fun, not winning, and a P5 is certainly a fun car. Besides, HS is currently turning into Spec Mini anyway, so maybe I'm just nitpicking.
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