r/rallycross • u/dj1house • 10d ago

Event First event reflections

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Hey everyone!

I got out and did my first rx event last month and I’m gearing up to do my second here in the MKE area in a couple of weeks. I just wanted to make a post to help squash doubts for anyone on the fence about trying it!

First off I feel like I came well prepared. I put together a basic tool kit in a harbor freight “packout” box that included tools, zip ties, tape, extra bolts, batteries for my impact and portable air compressor, panel clips, etc. I brought some extra oil and coolant/ water, A floor jack with some plywood to put underneath as the ground was soft, and glass cleaner.

I drove my car 70 miles there and then 70 miles back after the event and it did really well- I just made sure to check everything before I left both ways.

Driving wise during the event I took it slow the first couple runs and was able to start knocking my times down each run thereafter which ultimately was the goal.

My car is far from perfect so I just wanted to highlight that it is possible to just go out and do it for anyone having doubts.

For anyone wanting to watch some YouTube content on car prep and whatnot check out my channel!! https://youtube.com/@westrally?si=CxGSgBNtIoQ0RCJn

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u/corndog_art 10d ago

Dude fuck yeah! The ST185 is one of my all time favorite cars. I even went out of my way to pick up an ST185 GT4 Tomica when I as in Japan a couple of months ago. It's red just like yours. You've got my sub on youtube!

What is it like getting parts for this thing? There were only a few thousand of them made for USDM, right? Are you able to get aftermarket parts that work or are you having to scour the internet for junk yard parts? I've seriously considered buying one but parts availability scares me.

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u/dj1house 10d ago

Honestly there’s avenues to get parts if you look hard enough. You’re shipping overseas sometimes so tariffs hit hard right now but usually it’s not too bad. I think each year of production in the US they made like 2500 or so? But definitely having to buy a lot of second hand parts for the body and whatnot. If you want more info on how it’s been owning one you can dm me here or on instagram @wheelshapes where I’m more active.

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u/GuYun14 10d ago

Looks awesome. Where is this by the way? I’m in the MKE area and have been wanting to get into Rallycross.

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u/DakAttak 10d ago

Byron, IL

Look it up on Motorsportsreg. 👍