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Moosen
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Anyone ever done rally cross? Yesterday was my second time running in it. I ran my '01 Forester. Rallycross kicks so much ass.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rallycross

Apr 18 2011 6:54PM
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skithesprings
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hardly rallycross

more like setting up some cones in a field and avoiding them
Apr 18 2011 7:08PM
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GIF
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skithespringshardly rallycrossmore like setting up some cones in a field and avoiding them


That's actually exactly what rallycross is... you're probably thinking stage rally.
Can anyone who rallycrosses give me any information on how it effects your car? I'd like to go to some events in my daily driver but I don't want to wreck it.
Apr 28 2014 10:51PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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I have a Subaru, I'll go and drive it around in a field and try to go faster then some other subarus.
Apr 28 2014 10:56PM
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Moosen
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GIFThat's actually exactly what rallycross is... you're probably thinking stage rally.
Can anyone who rallycrosses give me any information on how it effects your car? I'd like to go to some events in my daily driver but I don't want to wreck it.


Still doing it about once a month out here in the PNW. I have gone through a couple cars, last year i did it in my built wrx wagon. Now I am in my 99 daily driver wagon, and in the process of building a full stage rally car.

Be prepared to break stuff, suspension might get blown, power steering pump go bad (my dad had that happen), dented oil pan (happened to me last time). Etc. anything could break, but most of the time nothing does. Don't be afraid of going out there, just drive within your budget if you know what that means.
Apr 30 2014 2:24PM
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SFB
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this would be a blast. totally want to do.
Apr 30 2014 2:33PM
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MASkier
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I am about to buy a 16v scirocco to rallycross. Will post pics if I actually get it.
Apr 30 2014 2:52PM
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cool_name
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GIFThat's actually exactly what rallycross is... you're probably thinking stage rally.
Can anyone who rallycrosses give me any information on how it effects your car? I'd like to go to some events in my daily driver but I don't want to wreck it.


i dont know enough to comment on the hazards of rallycross, but look into autocross(same kind of thing but on cement) if you are wanting to push your car in a safe environment. Other than tire wear and maybe brake wear, it has almost no detrimental effects to your car
Apr 30 2014 6:03PM
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Lé.Skiing
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Top gear did an episode on this. Turns out rallycross is cheaper than playing golf.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/videos/rallycross-part-2-series-18-episode-7
Apr 30 2014 6:17PM
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Lucas
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cool_namei dont know enough to comment on the hazards of rallycross, but look into autocross(same kind of thing but on cement) if you are wanting to push your car in a safe environment. Other than tire wear and maybe brake wear, it has almost no detrimental effects to your car


you may want to improve the cooling system in your car if you do this though.
Apr 30 2014 6:20PM
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Suusataja
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyGgg66JhGk
Rallycross is awesome
Apr 30 2014 6:25PM
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cool_name
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Lucasyou may want to improve the cooling system in your car if you do this though.


Not really, you only drive in like minute long spurts, if your car can't handle that it probally couldn't handle regular street driving as well
disclamer I'm from vancouver so in really hot climates it may be differnt

Also just clarify for the thread there is two types of rally cross, the type top gear did with multiple cars on dirt track and the dirt equvilant of autocross which involes racing around a course set up with cones one at a time
Apr 30 2014 6:57PM
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Titus69
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This is more of autocross on dirt, instead of going to these events watching the same looking STI as the other go around go out on back roads that are full of loose dirt and have no cars on them. Its a lot more fun, when I had my 240 wagon I'd go out in the summer at night and floor it in the straights and slide the turns. Trust me it can be more fun with the right car.
Apr 30 2014 10:07PM
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cool_name
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coll_me_tittisThis is more of autocross on dirt, instead of going to these events watching the same looking STI as the other go around go out on back roads that are full of loose dirt and have no cars on them. Its a lot more fun, when I had my 240 wagon I'd go out in the summer at night and floor it in the straights and slide the turns. Trust me it can be more fun with the right car.


also more dangerous and a much higher chance of fucking up your car
Apr 30 2014 10:11PM
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little1337
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not as intense as it usually is
Apr 30 2014 10:14PM
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HuckNorris44
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I thought Rallycross involved multiple surface types (dirt and pavement).
May 1 2014 6:42AM
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Titus69
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cool_namealso more dangerous and a much higher chance of fucking up your car

Well yes thats true but that makes it more intense for me, I have to actually focus and try not to fuck up
May 1 2014 7:20PM
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Ribss.
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GnarcotiksI thought Rallycross involved multiple surface types (dirt and pavement).


It used to, and fast cars as well.
May 1 2014 8:18PM
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Mr.Panda
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Bwtis-53A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4dJNqtUUQQ

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May 1 2014 8:27PM
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Titus69
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Mr.Pandahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Bwtis-53A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4dJNqtUUQQ

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This was very smart to post considering they say what rallycross is. I wish I could find an MR2 for that cheap in America
May 1 2014 8:38PM
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GIF
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It is very hard to find events like the one in Top Gear near me so I was referring to the Autocross on dirt kind because it is popular in Colorado
May 6 2014 2:58PM
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