Sports Car Club Of America
Sports Car Club of America - Thrills Cheap - Feature
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A good set of tires is crucial, as the class rules will pigeonhole you with a certain treadwear and tire size. For the LT1 Formula project car, we went with a set of Nitto 450s. We found them to be a great tire for a daily driver, providing both excellent dry- and wet-weather riding. These tires would allow the Formula to stay in one of the Street Prepared classes, if not for a few suspension and driveline mods. Unlike R-compound tires, regular compounds actually get more slick with heat, so a lot of autocrossers will use a water mister on their rubber in between runs. Generally, the tires don't get too hot, though, compared to road racing-which is partly why tire pressure should be kept near 37 to 40 psi in the front tires, and 30 to 32 psi in the rear (depending on sidewall stiffness). Additionally, autocross is more violent and harder on the tires than road racing, and this causes extra tire flex. View Related Article
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Buick Lucerne Research
Finding a fuel efficient automobile today is easier than ever. Check out the Buick Lucerne buyer's guide providing information on car specs, reviews and fuel economy. The 2010 Lucerne is available with the following engine options: V6, V8, and has a 5 star frontal impact rating for the driver and a 5 star frontal impact rating for the passenger. Other similar vehicles are the Pontiac G6 and the Chevrolet Camaro.
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