What would the GRM hive do?

Turn your average FWD AT DD into a rewarding HPDE experience? With only hand tools and a floorjack. In other words, how do you get an AT transaxle to work for you?

Step #1 is a good through detailing. You'll easily get $500-$1000 more for a properly clean car

Step #2 list and sell on the list of Craig's

Step #3 purchase the Answer.

I remember reading a build thread on here about someone using their fwd automatic Malibu for track days, can't get much more unlikely than that.

 Found it.

Yeah, I'd say still do the basics: alignment, fresh brake fluid/good pads, decent tires is possible. 

Then have fun. 

If it doesn't break, it'll be fun. I could have fun in a stock mid 90's minivan if someone would let me track one. 

Do the basics, then show up and drive. A track day in an AT FWD car is better than no track day at all. Additionally, learning to drive the car you drive most better than you drive it now is never a bad thing.

Brett_Murphy said:

A track day in an AT FWD car is better than no track day at all. 

Yup.

One time I couldn't get my car ready in time to go to a NASA HPDE at Road Atlanta. So I flew in, rented a 4dr Cobalt at the airport and got the extra insurance. Had a blast with it trying to get to and stay on the 99 MPH speed limiter. Talk about a momentum car!

Ok. So the hives' suggestions so far are sell, use the factory performance options and add a trans cooler. For the most common platform in America.  

With the knowledge and creativity shown here let's try this again. Think of this as resource for those of us that are stuck with this platform as our only option for reasons.

 Ex.  Use lightweight atf with modifiers for faster lockup. Or like; use v6 vacuum booster for added brake pressure.  

So, if my peak torque is at 2800rpm would a converter with a stall speed of 2800rpm help? etc.

Better suggestions will follow once more information is given.

What make, model, year, engine? Etc.

In reply to Indy-Guy :

Let's say I was looking at a 2005 Honda CRV.  So At, Awd, K24.

Would a '07 Torque Converter adapt? Help? Could RSX suspension mods work?

Not legal for most track days. Most of them don't like any form of Cuv or SUV because of rollover concerns. 

If that was the choice, I'd dump it and buy a civic or accord if you want to stay honda. 

You need to check with the organization you're going to drive with. Some specifically prohibit SUV's. 

In reply to mazdeuce - Seth :

Prohibit outright or ratio of height to width not within range?

Also, boxed fender flair would need to be how wide to cover the increased track?

BarryNorman said:

In reply to mazdeuce - Seth :

Prohibit outright or ratio of height to width not within range?

It varies, but a lot just flat out say no SUVs at all under any circumstances.  Some make exceptions for stuff like SRT Grand Cherokees and such.  

rslifkin said:

BarryNorman said:

In reply to mazdeuce - Seth :

Prohibit outright or ratio of height to width not within range?

It varies, but a lot just flat out say no SUVs at all under any circumstances.  Some make exceptions for stuff like SRT Grand Cherokees and such.  

Most prohibit outright. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.

In reply to Javelin :

Alright then, let's say a 2006 TSX At, fwd, k24. Keeping the At. translate what could be done?

In reply to BarryNorman :

Good full synthetic trans fluid and a high quality filter (plumb in an external one if it's not a factory replaceable one) and a trans cooler would be my first steps. On some models you can get a tuner that can rewrite the factory programming. For example, my 2001 Crown Vic P71 had a a Superchips box and I could adjust line pressures, shift RPM's, and torque converter lockup. Would be worth looking into to see if that platform is something you can do that to. 

Otherwise prep the rest of the car like any other you'd take to the track. Tires, pads/rotors, brake fluid, good oil/coolant, oil cooler, etc, etc, etc. 

In reply to BarryNorman :

For a TSX, don't do anything. Go drive it. If it gets hot then look into extra cooling. 

That is, do brakes. Fresh fluids, good pads. Go drive. 

Here's what you can get out of the engine......

https://www.miataturbo.net/engine-performance-56/286whp-205wtq-n-k24-build-98796/

CRV, I recommend Griot's garage, chemical guys, Adams or at the very least McGuigars stuff. AmmoNYC stuff is amazing, but the pricing is over the top. 

for the TSX

as previously noted, a good external trans cooler and fluid. brake ducting, good fluid and rotor blanks, decent pads. Koni inserts. a second set of wheels and 200tw rubber. then a hondata, not so much for the power bump, but for the improved throttle response.

In reply to captdownshift :  

 After the next model cycle the cars that are manufactured (under60k) will be a UV of some kind. And what's readily available isn't understood. Your solution is wax. 

Yes, taking a decent sporty car and making these mods is probably the best solution.  But can your average commuter be made into a GT3 Pcar? Floppy paddles, sequential shifting, and left foot trail braking weekend warrior?

In reply to Javelin :

Thanks for the prevailing wisdom. And probably the most reasonable. But is there nothing more to be done?