Newbie Here... Be Gentle!

SilverMaxima · Post by **SilverMaxima** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:20 am

Alright, I've decided to take the plunge... I'm planning to attend on Aug 5 at Pellissippi State. I've got a 2000 Maxima (mostly) stock... I've got a FSTB and 18" wheels installed, but can remove the FSTB and use my OEM 16's. I'm going to register online, but am trying to decide on my class... After my first day, I plan to use the 16's (with new tires). If I stay stock (for now), does that place me in G Stock or H Stock? And with some add-ons (lower tie bar, FSTB, maybe RSB) I'd be in STS?

sentrase · Post by **sentrase** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:32 am

Looks like stock 2000 Maxima is in G-stock class. LTB, FSTB and RSB will push you to STS.
It doesn't have a Limited Slip Diff, right ?

SilverMaxima · Post by **SilverMaxima** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:19 pm

Right, no LSD... Cool, that's what I thought from my reading! By the way, what time should I get to PSTCC? I guess around 8AM? And what should I put in for my car number if I've never done this before...?

I think I'll just stick with STS... I've got suspension parts coming in the next month or so, some of which I'm not going to bother removing (springs, struts, LTB...). I have a feeling I'll get destroyed by some of the other cars...

sentrase · Post by **sentrase** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:31 pm

I'm not sure about what time, I haven't been there myself yet. As far as picking the number, go over the results of some previous events and look what number hasn't been used ( In STS, if that's where you plan on running ). Then register using that number. That's what I did.

steverife · Post by **steverife** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:42 pm

As far as I know, first car off is schedule for 12:30. You should be able to get away with getting there at 9 or 9:30.

SilverMaxima · Post by **SilverMaxima** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:32 pm

^ Awesome, thanks! I'll plan to show up around 8:30-8:45ish... As for a helmet, is their a loaner helmet I can use, or will I definitely need to provide one?

steverife · Post by **steverife** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:36 pm

We do have loaner helmets.

SilverMaxima · Post by **SilverMaxima** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:09 pm

Great, I should be good, then! Just need to double-check the tech inspection sheet and all will be well.

SilverMaxima · Post by **SilverMaxima** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:06 am

By the way, is there a minimum tread depth my tires should have? I'm fairly close to the legal limit of 2/32", I believe.

01badz28 · Post by **01badz28** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:14 am

SilverMaxima wrote:By the way, is there a minimum tread depth my tires should have? I'm fairly close to the legal limit of 2/32", I believe.

No minimum tread requirement, but you can't have any cord showing.

SilverMaxima · Post by **SilverMaxima** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:11 pm

Yeah, my tires are nowhere near that! I'll either use the 18's or the 16's... Both sets barely have any tread, but the 18's are wider and grip much better.

Dentspeed · Post by **Dentspeed** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 1:49 pm

Keep in mind that the only reason for tread grooves is for rain. If it is dry, then the less grooves the better.

SilverMaxima · Post by **SilverMaxima** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:56 am

Dentspeed66 wrote:Keep in mind that the only reason for tread grooves is for rain. If it is dry, then the less grooves the better.

Very good point... My 16's should be fine, then...

MARKP · Post by **MARKP** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:24 am

We also have a novice class available if you are interested. It combines all the novices into one class and uses an index multiplier based on what your car would be classed in to determine how you rank in the class.

Our "pro" class operates the same.

SilverMaxima · Post by **SilverMaxima** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:03 am

^ That's exactly the class I signed upfor when I registered!