Reply to "Good Guys (Pleasanton, CA)"

8-pak, Judy and I autocrossed two different Panteras over a 10 yr period with quite a bit of success. Starting in 2nd is hard on the clutch so pop off the line in 1st & shift to 2nd at your first opportunity- but not too quickly or the tranny will go in one gear and the stick into another (if the stock shift gate is still there). Most courses limit speeds to 60-70 mph so even a stock Pantera won't need 3rd gear. And even 20 yrs ago the Pleasanton fairgrounds were bumpy and full of sand so if that's where you're running, try NOT to be the first car out. Watch your tire pressures; we used 45 front /50-52 rear (sometimes more) with 8s & 10s.