Mild 79 Z

[Dirtmod08]

Today, I put a set of leather seats in the car from a WS6 late model Trans Am. Nothing racy, just more comfortable.

Taz claimed the take out seats already.

[Dirtmod08]

Oh yea, I found a couple things I didn't like with the air filter and throttle linkage. I moved the springs inward as they seemed to get hung up on the air cleaner base.

[Dirtmod08]

Found a set of aluminum valve covers and a spun aluminum air cleaner at the roundy round swap meet cheap ($70 for the set).

Taz wants to know when we are going for a spin already.

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Fixed the famous GM steering column wobble.

[Dirtmod08]

That brings us up to speed with my new toy. I don't know how far I'll go with this car. I would like to do a couple amateur autocross events, but the car has an automatic. Is it even worth trying? Or should I just cruise the car and watch autocross?

[onelapduster]

With those newer seats, I would say why not give it a try. Do it once and see how it goes.

[Dirtmod08]

Originally Posted by onelapduster

With those newer seats, I would say why not give it a try. Do it once and see how it goes.

Thanks for the thought. I wasn't sure if guys even tried autocross in an automatic.

[Gscherer78ta]

Originally Posted by Dirtmod08

That brings us up to speed with my new toy. I don't know how far I'll go with this car. I would like to do a couple amateur autocross events, but the car has an automatic. Is it even worth trying? Or should I just cruise the car and watch autocross?

I too have a 2nd gen Fbody and it has an auto as well, while its not ideal, I have had a blast with it so far and don't think the automatic has held me back. I have learned a lot already that I will need to know no matter what transmission I have. Most events I shift into 2nd and leave it there and concentrate on driving

I say go have fun!

[Dirtmod08]

Originally Posted by Gscherer78ta

I too have a 2nd gen Fbody and it has an auto as well, while its not ideal, I have had a blast with it so far and don't think the automatic has held me back. I have learned a lot already that I will need to know no matter what transmission I have. Most events I shift into 2nd and leave it there and concentrate on driving

I say go have fun!

Thanks for the info. On dirt, the car is set up for direct drive with a low gear to get up to speed - essentially a two speed manual trans. Anyway, I quit driving a few years ago, and think it would be fun to autocross. I just don't want to look like a Dip**** showing up in an auto car if it is totally useless to try. Sounds like I stand a chance at having some fun.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Originally Posted by Dirtmod08

That brings us up to speed with my new toy. I don't know how far I'll go with this car. I would like to do a couple amateur autocross events, but the car has an automatic. Is it even worth trying? Or should I just cruise the car and watch autocross?

Best way to get some seat time where you can feel how it rotates so you dont lose it next time you're getting froggy with it.