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Originally Posted by back road runner
Since this is a sport with rules, familiarize yourself with the rules of each class and understand what you can and can't do to the car. If you're trying to be completitive, do what's most beneficial. If you're just there to have fun, it doesn't really matter that much. Set up the car the way you like and enjoy.
Cheapest to get into auto-x:
Tires + brake pads
Cost: ~ $500-$900 depending...
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IMHO, the first step is to decide how serious you might be about this. The 'serious' auto-crosser around here will need to be racing almost every weekend to accumulate points (most points at the end of the year wins). And yes, everyone (even the once a year driver) needs to follow the rules because they are all competing against each other across classes. Make sure you 'Class' you car correctly.
Many chapters/clubs also have "fun runs" and or "test & tune" days ($30 ish). On these days there are no points and you will probably get more actual driving time. There are also schools/training where you get tons of seat time plus an experienced driver trainer to help teach/improve your skills ($250 ish).