First Time
03-29-2011, 10:06 AM
#21
i guess one of the important things is to know the rules and classes relevant to the organization you are participating in.
many times i see guys come out and they have no clue what class they are in, from that point on it can only get more and more confusing.
it is a huge bonus to have a good understanding of the rules and class you would fall under. this way when judge is talking to you about your class you are not completelly lost.
many guys assume that classes depend on size and number of subs they have. there is alot more to the rules than just that.
the most commong organizations around are www.dbdragracing.com and www.iasca.com , get an undertanding of the rules for your class and coming to your first show will be a much more enjoyable experience.
there are also a number of formats, it is beneficial to familarize yourself with how each format works.
also like freshy said, coming out expecting a land slide victory is a highway to a bruised ego. this is a community, come out and try to make some friends first, enjoy the competition, learn and get advice. you will learn to get louder every time you come out.
many times i see guys come out and they have no clue what class they are in, from that point on it can only get more and more confusing.
it is a huge bonus to have a good understanding of the rules and class you would fall under. this way when judge is talking to you about your class you are not completelly lost.
many guys assume that classes depend on size and number of subs they have. there is alot more to the rules than just that.
the most commong organizations around are www.dbdragracing.com and www.iasca.com , get an undertanding of the rules for your class and coming to your first show will be a much more enjoyable experience.
there are also a number of formats, it is beneficial to familarize yourself with how each format works.
also like freshy said, coming out expecting a land slide victory is a highway to a bruised ego. this is a community, come out and try to make some friends first, enjoy the competition, learn and get advice. you will learn to get louder every time you come out.
Last edited by Father Yuli; 03-29-2011 at 10:11 AM.
03-29-2011, 10:13 AM
#22
street stock i think the only downer is 2000 watts rms and under for street stock b and street stock a is 1000 watts and lower. either then that i think ur allowed a few things. street a 1 battery street b bigger battery street c 2 batteries
urgh
dBDRA Rules - Master Index
look there lol.
btw street c has very big competition lol
urgh
dBDRA Rules - Master Index
look there lol.
btw street c has very big competition lol
whatever class you are trying to compete in, you will probably not win 1st place your first time out. if that is your goal you will be very disappointed. there is fair amount of competition in every class. the lower the class the more competition it has, naturally. a competition without actual "competition" is not a competition, now is it? if you just want a first place trophy dont come to a comp, just go to the store and buy one.
Last edited by Father Yuli; 03-29-2011 at 10:16 AM.
03-29-2011, 10:18 AM
#23
to get a good feel of what the local comps are like you can watch a whole bunch of vids on my youtube page, YouTube - 's Channel
these are all from the last 2 season. enjoy.
these are all from the last 2 season. enjoy.
03-29-2011, 10:48 AM
#24
Last edited by jonesbrooklyn; 03-29-2011 at 10:50 AM.
03-29-2011, 10:03 PM
#28
50 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 127
I agree with what everyone is saying, show up and run what you have. If you've never been to a show ever and you haven't done any homework, it'll be confusing as hell unless you get to know some people to help you out. It's a learning experience, the more you go, the more you learn.
Wise words.
I had my system tuned as loud as I (thought I) could at the time, cleaning up all the minor comps we had going on and I still got beat by 2.5+db (don't remember the exact numbers now) in the final round at a the dBdrag I went to, and I only made it that far because the guy I ran against previous had a technical issue so I got a pass. If I had gone thinking I was going to win, my ego would've been battered, but I knew my 1 15" 1 amp was little competition for the guys with 2 12"s 2 amps I'd be running against. Truth is, if I had of known then what I know now, I probably could've been much more competition than I was.
Save your upgrades until you go to at least one show. If your building to compete, make sure you know the rules and stick to them, or else you'll get thrown into a group that you won't want to be in. If you're just building for a daily driver, build it how you want, check the rules after your built so you'll at least have some idea of what group you'll be in when you get there and run what you got. The way I see it, if you aren't a pro./vet. or doing a spl specific build, it pretty much doesn't matter what group you're in, there is most likely going to be someone louder than you, so just go to have fun, you may be surprised.
Originally Posted by Father Yuli
if you just want a first place trophy dont come to a comp, just go to the store and buy one.
I had my system tuned as loud as I (thought I) could at the time, cleaning up all the minor comps we had going on and I still got beat by 2.5+db (don't remember the exact numbers now) in the final round at a the dBdrag I went to, and I only made it that far because the guy I ran against previous had a technical issue so I got a pass. If I had gone thinking I was going to win, my ego would've been battered, but I knew my 1 15" 1 amp was little competition for the guys with 2 12"s 2 amps I'd be running against. Truth is, if I had of known then what I know now, I probably could've been much more competition than I was.
Save your upgrades until you go to at least one show. If your building to compete, make sure you know the rules and stick to them, or else you'll get thrown into a group that you won't want to be in. If you're just building for a daily driver, build it how you want, check the rules after your built so you'll at least have some idea of what group you'll be in when you get there and run what you got. The way I see it, if you aren't a pro./vet. or doing a spl specific build, it pretty much doesn't matter what group you're in, there is most likely going to be someone louder than you, so just go to have fun, you may be surprised.
03-30-2011, 07:57 AM
#29
I thought about this last year. LOL Get a 3000 rms amp and dial it down to make 1950 rms and good to go. Ahhh NO according to the judges this is not allowed, the amp must be RATED for 2000 rms or under. They clamp it to make sure the underated amps actually stay below 2000. If any of you guys are coming out for the first time look for the Burgundy Chrysler LHS my name is Nick and I will sit and talk car audio all day.
03-30-2011, 09:24 AM
#30
Oh I was mistaken I thought they clamped to see if it's 2000 watts and under. What about different ohm ratings? Some 3500 watt amps are rated at that for like .5 ohms what if your running 2 ohms say and the amp is rated for like 1800 watts at 2 ohms? What then?
