Hardcore xB drivers
#4
Funny thing. My son and I went to a local SCCA Autocross with my 2006 xB a few years ago in order to have some fun running it. (I used to autocross quite often back in the 1980's but hadn't done it in a while.) After we registered and went to Tech Inspection, they gave us some bad news. "Um, the SCCA banned your car" they said. When we asked why, they said the SCCA was afraid it was going to roll over in sharp turns. My son pulled that video up on his phone and showed them. Nope, no dice. Yea, it'll fall right over.
#5
Dang!!!! Atleast let the Original xB get up to speed before it flips over. Every time I stab the gas pedal, getting on the highway, my daughter yells out, "FEEL THE POWER"!!!! And there is NO power......just AWESOME GAS MILEAGE.
#6
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: West TN - Land of twisty roads
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That's BS, I have autocrossed my box with no issues. They have a very low center of gravity compared to other similar vehicles.
I call my box a gocart with a tall shell. With the right springs and adding a rear swaybar it corners very flat.
I call my box a gocart with a tall shell. With the right springs and adding a rear swaybar it corners very flat.
#7
I totally agree with you, but the local chapter of the SCCA will not let us run. Mine has Hotchkiss front and rear sway bars, KYB shocks and struts, Tein 1.5" lowering springs along with 16"x8" wheels and sticky tires. Roll over? Not even close.