RacingComputers
RacingComputers GRM+ Memberand None
11/27/11 7:39 p.m.

Can anyone share the issues that the Neon Rally Cross build/workup was featured?

Looking for a winter project.

Thank you

Donebrokeit
Donebrokeit Reader
11/28/11 6:08 a.m.

I do not have the issue but you are looking for but you might want to talk to Chris Greenhouse he has had "some luck" with rallying a neon.

http://www.specialstage.com/2011/11/15/8395/

Also a good forum

Paul B

cghstang
cghstang HalfDork
11/28/11 8:36 a.m.

RallyCross Winter Project Recipe:

  1. Do whatever maintenance required and/or desired.

  2. Get snow tires.

  3. Find and attend next rallycross.

I think the GRM RallyX Neon ended up on KYB GR2 struts with ACR Springs, had a hot motor, and a limited slip differential added. That's pretty much the path to follow with any cone squishing rallycross car: good tires, slightly stiffer suspension that doesn't give up travel, and a lsd if budget allows.

wae
wae New Reader
11/28/11 9:33 a.m.

Yes, decent tires and some KYB GR2s and you'll be fine. Add the SRT-4 stock springs (which are available pretty cheaply) for some added stiffness and some lift (about an inch, inch-and-a-half). Just remember to use loc-tite, or this could happen to you, too.

Greenhouse's Neon is really well sorted and I'd pay attention to any advice he has to give on the subject.

RacingComputers
RacingComputers GRM+ Memberand New Reader
11/28/11 3:43 p.m.

Thanks for the input all.

Will try to find the articles just to get a feel for what all was involved.

Appreciate the information.

You'll need to log in to post.

Our Preferred Partners
LJdS42xwKyddCdQKXGPkqJrDb7MGURYZipkV3uvi2DWKv4YhpHiUIyUdXL4iZBaA