I've done numerous autocross events with stock and modified vehicles alike. Spending tons of money to be autocross fast is like wining the special Olympics. Enjoy the vehicle stock as is. You know the age old saying? "How do you make a million dollars racing? Have $10 million to spend on it."
Op is obviously not well off, if you are not well off, you should not be spending a ton of your income on hobbies. If you are already well off and well invested then knock yourself out.
So have I. Whatever.
Some kid showed up in a POS Camry, squirreling around the course. It was kinda a joke. But he had a good time and he kept showing up at every event. People started cheering him on and I could tell the kid started feeling like a hero. Was he fast? Doesn't matter. Even if you're fast as shit what are you gonna be, #5001 fastest driver in the world? It's not a serious thing imo, it's just for fun and the community is cool as hell, worth it for the experience. All the fastest drivers started doing go-carts at age 11 already anyways.
That's exactly what I said...? Have fun with what you have but don't waste money on a shitbox.
More or less, I was thinking more get on the track and go from there. If you like it you'll spend the money on what you need because you enjoy it. Spending money ricing out a street car is a waste but if you get into the sport it's much more rewarding for the money you spend. But yeah don't be the guy with a $30K CRX, lol.
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