1st time Autocrossing tips!

[Advancedynamix]

^ that!

[w4rkry]

Charlie, anyone, has there been anyone that's figured out a good way to mount a grab bar for passengers to hold onto during autoX? The "pretty little jelly bean" festiva is a big hit with ladies wanting to go in a "less intimidating" car...

btw, second at the last event in SMF

I have Miata Armrests in my car that have built in grab handles that allow your passenger to pull themselves into the door. They even bolt directly into the Festiva door, with the addition of a clip in a factory hole.

[Hatch]

good to know, next time im in the junkyard I'll keep an eye out. think I can make it cheaper when considering the time invested in the junkyard tho haha

[Dragonhealer]

The factory style are robust as they have a metal strap moulded in.
KIA, Ford, Toyota etc I've found handles with the right mounting pitch in the you-pull-it

[Hatch]

Whew, thanks for the great suggestions! While I'd love to have racing seats, I tried to fit some in and they're waaay too big for this car. I see two threaded holes where the OSH goes - I'm thinking a webbing handle hard mounted to those would be perfect!

[FestYboy]

Yes, but that's an easy fix since the points are just inside the top edge of the cover.

[Dragonhealer]

There's a mount point for a factory OSH to be installed...

The one that is covered up by that ridiculous automatic seat belt?

[Advancedynamix]

I think a member here had a dash mounted grab bar too. It was awhile back. Racing seats with proper harnesses are the best solution.

[FestYboy]

There's a mount point for a factory OSH to be installed...

[Dragonhealer]

Something wrong with a racing seat and 5 point harness in the passenger side?

[ryanprins13]

Charlie, anyone, has there been anyone that's figured out a good way to mount a grab bar for passengers to hold onto during autoX? The "pretty little jelly bean" festiva is a big hit with ladies wanting to go in a "less intimidating" car...

btw, second at the last event in SMF

Im thinkin either somethjng like this rivited through that pinch weld that the door seals against. Except a 90degree bend on the metal bit with the strap near the top side so it doesnt bent that pinch weld too much.

Or this. With something to keep it from swinging while your not using it.

Nice job on the second place!

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[Hatch]

Charlie, anyone, has there been anyone that's figured out a good way to mount a grab bar for passengers to hold onto during autoX? The "pretty little jelly bean" festiva is a big hit with ladies wanting to go in a "less intimidating" car...

btw, second at the last event in SMF

[Advancedynamix]

I wonder what kind of permits you'd need to get to hold a "defensive driving education program" on that abandoned airfield by you.

[mikemounlio]

Yeah my local track is 2 hours away. Their yearly membership is way to much for me. I might give it a go one day tho.

[RdstrBlk]

:thumbup:Autocross members are usually very welcoming to noobs, no matter how much work you've done to your car. I'm still in novice class because I spend my days at the track instead, but my cars are prepped to be in some more competitive classes.

Track and autoX are two very different beasts. AutoX is cheaper, but you get virtually no seat time by comparison. For me, i knew i needed seat time the most, so I signed up as a member to the local track, Harris Hill Mazda Raceway.

Just go have some grins and make some friends! :thumbup: