C240 in autocross
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C240/6 Megma Red
C240 in autocross
I'm thinking about buying C240 but I'm an auto-x fan. I don't know how good is this car in auto-x. What class is the car in? I use to have turbo AWD car which is fun to drive around the cones. Please give me some advice.
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2008 C300 Sport
The C240 is basically a family sedan and is certainly not built with that type of activity in mind. For 2003 MB isn't even offering the sports package anymore. I can only imagine the amount of money you'd have to sink in the car to make it auto-x worthy.
Just to clarify, when I think of auto cross, images of cars on dirt back roads whipping around corners and flying over bumps, or slogging through mud comes to mind. Usually I also think of trucks or subaru cars. If this isn't remotely the case, would you please explain in a bit more detail the circumstances under which you'd be using the car.
Just to clarify, when I think of auto cross, images of cars on dirt back roads whipping around corners and flying over bumps, or slogging through mud comes to mind. Usually I also think of trucks or subaru cars. If this isn't remotely the case, would you please explain in a bit more detail the circumstances under which you'd be using the car.
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I mean SCCA solo 2 that drive on the big parking lot or airport runway. It's a smooth surface and drive around cone. It's about 1 min long and the speed go up to about 60-80, 2-3 gear. I think you talk about Rallycross which is exactly what you mean. But thank for the input.
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X-crossing a C240
You could do it, but at the least would have to change out the rubber. If x'ing is the primary "fun" use of the car-get a WRX, tie it down and gum it up. The 240 is a great tourer with some sporty characteristics but certainly not intended for the requirements of serious cone running.
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I think CHECKMATE is right in suggesting a WRX, which is pretty much ready to go. I would imagine that a C240 would require tire, wheel, spring, shock, and sway bar mods at a minimum. Let us know what you decide.
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2001 C240 / 6-speed
I have autocrossed my C240/6-speed for almost a year now. I am tied for first place in H-Stock in my region (SCCA)
I have modified very little:
1999 CLK wheels (very light-13lbs!) w/Kuhmos
Sway bar from C32
Brabus cat-back exhaust
I consider this car to be very competitive!
I have modified very little:
1999 CLK wheels (very light-13lbs!) w/Kuhmos
Sway bar from C32
Brabus cat-back exhaust
I consider this car to be very competitive!
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C240/6 Megma Red
I used to autocross in Eagle Talon which is AWD Turbo which I'm in the frist place in ESP class. Turbo car with AWD is fun and I'm consider myself better than average driver. I have 2 choise a C240 or Mitsubishi Evolution 7 or 8 (which is not here til Jan 2003). here is my opion
C240- luxury, safety, first grade quality, not too sporty
Evo- fun, fast, but just another japanese car.
Oh who is you compettitor in HS?
I should decide by next week. Thank you for the info.
C240- luxury, safety, first grade quality, not too sporty
Evo- fun, fast, but just another japanese car.
Oh who is you compettitor in HS?
I should decide by next week. Thank you for the info.
Last edited by zpeed; May 24, 2002 at 07:29 PM.
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Originally posted by patronus
I have autocrossed my C240/6-speed for almost a year now. I am tied for first place in H-Stock in my region (SCCA)
I have modified very little:
1999 CLK wheels (very light-13lbs!) w/Kuhmos
Sway bar from C32
Brabus cat-back exhaust
I have autocrossed my C240/6-speed for almost a year now. I am tied for first place in H-Stock in my region (SCCA)
I have modified very little:
1999 CLK wheels (very light-13lbs!) w/Kuhmos
Sway bar from C32
Brabus cat-back exhaust
Would the C230 coupe compete in the same class at the C240? If so then you have a performance advantage with the coupe.
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Next month I will start to auto-x with the C230 coupe, stock. Now it't been almost 20 years since I raced 240Z (road) and when I got married, less money went to auto-x. It's good competition and it takes a good driver and car. Having the ultimate driving machine, does not mean you will be a winner. So will find out if I can still drive and what the coupe can do to help. Think to start, tire pressure, will be the most important thing to get down to improve times. Time will tell, if you live in Orlando, come and join me, it's time for the Coupe to make a showing. Do not think, you will fine many MB at an auto-x, but the Coupe will do just fine.
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2001 C240 / 6-speed
My *only* competition is a 2000 C230 Kompressor Sedan (W202), other than that, its a bunch of rice....
Kuhmo's are Korean and are the hottest rubber for autocrossing - $100/corner, stick like glue, street legal (barely). Vast majority of stock class competitors runsthem.
The C230 Coupe will be a G Stock car as opposed to the C-sedans and wagons that are H stock.
Kuhmo's are Korean and are the hottest rubber for autocrossing - $100/corner, stick like glue, street legal (barely). Vast majority of stock class competitors runsthem.
The C230 Coupe will be a G Stock car as opposed to the C-sedans and wagons that are H stock.
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2001 C240 / 6-speed
If you want to autocross your C, be careful what you modify! I believe that C's are competitive in stock class (SCCA), however when you get to prepared and modified, the big boys with big bucks will eat your lunch. To still stay in stock you can modify:
Shocks (any)
Front Sway bar (only)
Tires (any DOT-approved)
Cat-back exhaust (any)
Air filter(any)
Thats about it!
You cannot change:
Springs
Wheek size (diameter, width or offset)
Any engine, tranny or rear-end parts
Rear sway bar
Shocks (any)
Front Sway bar (only)
Tires (any DOT-approved)
Cat-back exhaust (any)
Air filter(any)
Thats about it!
You cannot change:
Springs
Wheek size (diameter, width or offset)
Any engine, tranny or rear-end parts
Rear sway bar
