Rallycross, Anyone?

[buyfire]

Let me start off by saying there are close to zero proper Raptor style off roading opportunities here in North East Iowa. SCCA is holding a Rallycross in a couple weeks and I'm considering entering, just so I can finally have some off road fun. I realize the Rap isn't the ideal rallycrosser, but does anyone have any experience? Or tips for a first timer?

 

[PlainJane]

Would be fun if you meet the requirements for their Rallycross.

" What Kind of Car Do I Need?
No special rally car is needed. Any factory hardtop vehicle passing a basic safety inspection is fine, so your daily-driven sedan on street tires is perfect for Rallycross. For safety reasons, rollover-prone vehicles such as SUVs, 4x4's, and many full-sized trucks may not be allowed to compete. "

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

while i used to rally, im out of the game now, but i drive my truck like a rally truck anytime im offroad. @WRCRaptor i believe is still in the game. he might point you in the right direction

 

[buyfire]

Would be fun if you meet the requirements for their Rallycross.

" What Kind of Car Do I Need?
No special rally car is needed. Any factory hardtop vehicle passing a basic safety inspection is fine, so your daily-driven sedan on street tires is perfect for Rallycross. For safety reasons, rollover-prone vehicles such as SUVs, 4x4's, and many full-sized trucks may not be allowed to compete. "

They mentioned that if track width is more than 3" narrower than overall height the vehicle would not be allowed. I'm at 4.5", but the official I spoke with says a Raptor will be fine, and allowed. If I decide to enter I may just take it easy the first time, just to be safe.

 

[WNCHSTR96]

Do it and post about your experience. Pictures would be a plus.

 

[xrocket21]

They mentioned that if track width is more than 3" narrower than overall height the vehicle would not be allowed. I'm at 4.5", but the official I spoke with says a Raptor will be fine, and allowed. If I decide to enter I may just take it easy the first time, just to be safe.

Go for it, youll love it

 

[buyfire]

Turns out this has been nixed by the Mrs., for now. But not for the reason you'd expect. We live in a extreme Covid hotspot right now and she's afraid I'll come home sick and kill her parents or something. So, I guess this will have to wait until Spring '21. Definitely doing the first event that comes up next year, so long as a giant asteroid doesn't wipe us all out before then. Screw 2020.

 

[xrocket21]

Also, I would use Baja mode (for the antilag), 4wd, manual tranny, hold traction button 5 seconds for stability/traction control off, not sure on locking the rear end, I'd try it both ways, I bet locked is better, get that ass out there.

 

[buyfire]

Also, I would use Baja mode (for the antilag), 4wd, manual tranny, hold traction button 5 seconds for stability/traction control off, not sure on locking the rear end, I'd try it both ways, I bet locked is better, get that ass out there.

Excellent. On their tip page, they recommend upping tire pressure by 10 PSI to maintain bead. I was thinking the opposite, running closer to 30 PSI. What are your thoughts on that?

 

[xrocket21]

Excellent. On their tip page, they recommend upping tire pressure by 10 PSI to maintain bead. I was thinking the opposite, running closer to 30 PSI. What are your thoughts on that?

I agree with them not dropping the pressure. Yeah lower pressure will give you more forward traction, but you will be sideloaing the tires a lot in the corners and it will probably get pretty rutted. I wouldn't up it 10 psi either I dont think, Id just run the stock 38 psi.