donemcclure Posted March 29 Report Posted March 29 Ok all, last weekend at the track was a blast! I think I want to sign up for the season, but I need to keep it as my daily driver as well. How hard on the car is auto-crossing and will it change what I have to do as far as maintenance schedules etc..? Just looking for some thoughts/advice. 1
STXMINI Posted March 30 Report Posted March 30 19 hours ago, donemcclure said: Ok all, last weekend at the track was a blast! I think I want to sign up for the season, but I need to keep it as my daily driver as well. How hard on the car is auto-crossing and will it change what I have to do as far as maintenance schedules etc..? Just looking for some thoughts/advice. @1975_mini or @Egadd 1
Egadd Posted March 30 Report Posted March 30 I doubled my oil change schedule to every 6 months for the couple years that I was autocrossing and daily driving my MINI. I was only doing 6-8 events per year though, so that was almost certainly unnecessary. Stick to your standard maintenance schedule and you'll be fine unless you're out there every weekend. 2
donemcclure Posted March 30 Author Report Posted March 30 @Egadd, thanks! I think I would be about the same , not more than 6-8 a year. No other concerns on tires or other suspension things to keep an eye on? This is my first Mini, and I want to enjoy it but make sure I take care of it to keep the good times rolling. : ) 1
Egadd Posted March 30 Report Posted March 30 You'll wear through tires a bit faster, and may find yourself wanting different tires, but I'd say to come out and enjoy yourself before you start worrying about that. Everything else you'll notice during routine maintenance and vehicle inspections. Maybe @1975_mini has other thoughts. 2
1975_mini Posted March 30 Report Posted March 30 Ditto, on Eli's responses. 1 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
