FINDING SPEED in SUPER-FAST SWEEPERS: Autocross Results

[@JoeyDaT13]

Super helpful tips with those sweepers as I'm getting used to the Mustang. Thanks again!

[@warhorseracing]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing your Mustang again!

[@alhopkins185]

Nice job warhorse. I will admit I did rewind three or four times because I thought you went on the wrong side of the one cone. Grats!

[@logancantdrive]

I did the same 😂

[@warhorseracing]

Thank you! There were 2 optional slaloms on this course. That's probably what made it look like a DNF.

[@PAA738]

Thank you. Still learning this New Edge Mustang and this helps me tremendously.

[@warhorseracing]

Thanks for checking out my video! I'm glad it was helpful. If you ever have any questions about autocrossing your Mustang, please ask. I'm always happy to help.

[@Mclovingarage]

Nicely done! Appreciate the tips and tricks to find ways to cut time. The GT Vert really runs well for you. The IRS really works.

[@warhorseracing]

Thanks! I always try to include tips in my results videos. It's been fun using the GT again. I'm looking forward to seeing more progress on your autocross project!

[@andrewarmstrong7560]

Great video and points on the sweepers! Thanks as always! I’m not gonna lie I about fell out of my chair when I saw Jeep Cherokee as the second place finisher 🤯

[@warhorseracing]

Thank you! That Jeep is awesome, and the driver is amazing. He's always fast. I love seeing all the different cars (and trucks) that show up in CAM-T.

[@alhopkins185]

There's that and a 1988 Dodge D150??

[@warhorseracing]

@@alhopkins185 I get to compete against some cool vehicles. The driver of that truck does a great job behind the wheel!

[@alhopkins185]

@@warhorseracing I'll have to see if I can search for a photo of it.

[@alhopkins185]

I wonder if that pickup was the one from James Speed Shop. It's a Hemi swapped D150 they autocross. From previous videos traction might be their biggest issue.

[@fomocoshow]

Im looking at getting a 99/01 cobra to autocross. What class do you recommend to run in for a beginner? I find most cars have some mods and I torn between trying to track down parts to return to stock, or adding some more mods to get to the next class.

[@warhorseracing]

I apologize in advance for the long answer, but there are several things to consider when getting into autocross with an SN95 Mustang. My general advice for beginners is to start autocrossing the car without making any mods (or any additional mods). Learning to drive the car you have will make you a better driver. However, older cars often need to have their tired OEM rubber bushings replaced. The decision to replace or upgrade your bushings will impact the class you can run in. Many of these cars have subframe connectors welded in; that will also impact the class you can run in. It's worth thinking about whether you're willing to spend the money on replacement OEM rubber bushings that don't offer big gains in performance, and if you're willing to cut subframe connectors out of the car. Keep in mind, you can always run an under-prepped car in a class (you don't have to make all the authorized mods). And you will be running in Novice Class for your first season. Your first season is more about learning autocross fundamentals and determining your autocross goals. From there, you can decide how much time/money you want to invest. Street Category is relatively inexpensive. You can have a lot of fun with the basic mods allowed in FS, but you will be up against modern cars that are very capable. It's a great class to challenge yourself as a driver. I like running in CAM-T because I have the wiggle room within the rules to build the cars I want to build. And, because I have to build within a budget, I get the added challenge of trying to do more with less. I know I'll have a tough time running up against a "fully prepped" CAM-T car, but I'm okay with that. That's a long way of saying: find a good car, make it reliable, figure out which class it fits in without making additional mods, run as a novice for your first season, then decide where you want to go with the car from there. I hope that helps. If you ever have any more questions about autocrossing your Mustang, please ask. I'm always happy to help.

[@arrgorndenethor]

Just be careful with BMR arms, I've seen in the auto X mustang group of them failing

[@warhorseracing]

Thanks! I've heard of the issues with BMR A-arms. I've actually used them on my 2000 GT for several seasons. The poly bushings that came with the A-arms didn't last very long, so I replaced them with custom Delrin bushings (I made a video about that). The A-arms have held up very well since then, but I do check them frequently just in case there is an issue with the metal or welds.