autocross

[neonrog]

With some prep, a stock height XJ could do SCCA Solo comps. But if you want to go in the dirt, SCCA also does Rally, and Rally-Cross. Think Solo comp on dirt! It is fun and easy to get into.

 

[tealcherokee]

build a lowering "portal" axle

already working on it brett, see pics on jeepforum in the street xj section

 

[BrettM]

D60 outers? balljoint with unit-bearing? 8 lug?

seems like a waste, but I guess I haven't spent much time weighing the pros and cons

 

[tealcherokee]

no itll be 5x4.5, im only going to run the 60 outters for the brakes, and because i think i can get a set for free. otherwise i might just stick w/ stock 2wd outers and brake brackets

 

[FatXJ]

I know a local that ran auto-X and rally-X events in his GC 5.9Limited and won a few of them. You can run them but you have to prove that you are a well controlled driver and the vehicle is safe.

I am going to run my 99 with 3" of lift in a rally cross this spring.

 

[bjoehandley]

I know a local that ran auto-X and rally-X events in his GC 5.9Limited and won a few of them. You can run them but you have to prove that you are a well controlled driver and the vehicle is safe.

Now we know why SUV's are ruled out:banghead:

 

[Ocsabat]

Could it be done? Yeah, with serious modifications......

Holy smokes ... I totally forgot about these vehicles!

I've seen some bizzare vehicles at autocrosses. There are people that run pickups (Tacomas, Rangers, S10s), but I've never seen a Jeep -- XJ or otherwise -- at an event.

 

[motorcityxj]

sure run a truck like ..... a s10 with a 383 mounted in the bed and a c5 vette suspension. :shhh:

If i was you i would buy a cheap car that handles well, like a mid 1980s to late 90s bmw 325 or 318, honda civic/ crx, mazda rx7, a dodge glh (or clone), something that you can get for a song and thrash.

I dont think i would have much fun if i wasnt competitive, or had to spend a fortune to get out of last place.

 

[bjoehandley]

I dont think i would have much fun if i wasnt competitive, or had to spend a fortune to get out of last place.

For me half the fun would be trying to finid a semi-legal way out of last place. Didn't somebody on here run their XJ Sport on some sort of paved race track event in leu of his SVO Mustang with 30x9.5/15 mudders and do pretty well (as in not last)?

 

[motorcityxj]

For me half the fun would be trying to finid a semi-legal way out of last place. Didn't somebody on here run their XJ Sport on some sort of paved race track event in leu of his SVO Mustang with 30x9.5/15 mudders and do pretty well (as in not last)?

someone did i forget who ... he said he TRASHED his sidewalls and his tires were ruined.

 

[IXNAYXJ]

There's an event in the Bay Area called the 24 Hours of LeMons that I'm going to be running next year in a 2wd 5-speed 4.0 XJ. I've got a pretty simple formula in mind: Lots of sway bar and as low as possible with as much crap torn out of the interior as possible. Oh, and a lock-rite for good sideways action. I think it could actually be competitive.

I tried to get something put together for this year's event, but just didn't have the time. I did this to keep me inspired, though:

-----Matt-----

P.S. If you have to ask about the colors, you won't get it.

 

[seanyb505]

Theres an article about the 24 Hours of Lemons in February Car and Driver. I believe it was won by a 1982 Toyota Corolla entered by Road and Track. Its certain death for a car. Car and Driver had their car rolled on its roof by the crowd and went on to finish the race with no front bumper and hood for cooling purposes:laugh2:

 

[Chero-King]

For me half the fun would be trying to finid a semi-legal way out of last place. Didn't somebody on here run their XJ Sport on some sort of paved race track event in leu of his SVO Mustang with 30x9.5/15 mudders and do pretty well (as in not last)?

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=900396&highlight=XJ+at+the+track

 

[bjoehandley]

There's an event in the Bay Area called the 24 Hours of LeMons that I'm going to be running next year in a 2wd 5-speed 4.0 XJ. I've got a pretty simple formula in mind: Lots of sway bar and as low as possible with as much crap torn out of the interior as possible. Oh, and a lock-rite for good sideways action. I think it could actually be competitive.

I tried to get something put together for this year's event, but just didn't have the time. I did this to keep me inspired, though:

-----Matt-----

P.S. If you have to ask about the colors, you won't get it.

I think I'd do it in the AMC Red/White/Blue scheme or get a Briarwood and leave the "wood" in place

 

[streetpirate]

paint'er up like this

 

[bjoehandley]

paint'er up like this

Yup, dat's da one!