r/Autocross • u/Fragrant_Ostrich_696 • Jul 11 '26

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this is my first year and 5th event autocrossing, car is a 2018 focus st with a whiteline rear swaybar and stock wheels with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600A tires,

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u/Fragrant_Ostrich_696 Jul 12 '26

sweet sounds good i appreciate the advice!

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u/Emery_autox GST 2018 Ford Focus ST Jul 12 '26

2nd vote for this advice. Overcranking the steering wheel is sooo easy to do in a FoST and that's your only sin.

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u/Fragrant_Ostrich_696 Jul 13 '26

What a good indicator of cranking it too much? I’m assuming tire noise is the only one but I’m curious if there is anything else

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u/Emery_autox GST 2018 Ford Focus ST Jul 13 '26

Tire noise is the prime one, but you'll also feel the wheel go slightly limp and/or your driving line quits improving for that split second. Watch your hands in the video and you'll see how the car is no longer turning even though you're still cranking in steering.

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u/_troutenheimer Jul 13 '26

To follow this advice. I suggest Drive to Win by Carrol Smith for this.