Need SCCA Solo classification help
I'm thinking about getting into SCCA Solo. I did it 2 times a couple years ago but that was when my car was OEM. I have a few mods now and after looking over the classifications, I just can't figure out what I should be in. With my mods, I don't think I can really compete so I'll just do it for the fun of it and see just what I can do. Guess I could take off some of the mods but I've really grown to like them. I have been tracking in HPDE but after driving on track with HPDE 3 & 4, I've decided I just don't have the money to invest into roll cages, hans devices and seats.
Any advice would be MUCH appreciated. Here's my list of mods: RX-8 GT 6 speed RB Intake with cold air duct RB Catback RB Sway Bar (Front) Tein Flex Coilovers Mazdaspeed Front Strut Bar Hawk HP Plus brake pads Track Tires: Toyo RA1's, 17" |
Stu?
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Originally Posted by TrackAddict
(Post 2056818)
Stu?
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Bsp
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Will the 17" wheels be better or should I stick with 18's?
Will a supercat effect the ranking? Looks like STU is pretty well owned by Subaru. |
Well just starting off..unless you have natural or some God given talent your goin to get owned by all the GOOD drivers irregardless...Start with this
http://neoklascca.org/forms/2007SoloRules.pdf Only mod you should be concerned with right now is "You" the driver... I would milk novice class my first season and then move on to your respective class And if your going to change anything next just let it be your tires IMO...If you decide to stick it out in STU pick out a good set of decent street tires e.g...Re-01r, Advan neovas, rt 615, direzza sport z1, and so on & so forth. If BSP then some R comps...v710s |
Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
(Post 2056969)
Looks like STU is pretty well owned by Subaru.
Oh, my prediction is that STU will be won by an Evo this year... ;) |
Something just doesn't seem right. There's no way to compete by the rules. Wish there was another class the 8 could at least have a chance if the drivers were comparable.
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The 8 is real competitive in BS(Ullloose) and talk to Team about STU. I think a skilled driver with an 8 classified as SM could be pretty damn dominant...:whipping:
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BSP, I had a similar setup till I gave up halfway through the season and I just sold my 17X9.5 wheels and RA1's. I do like the 17's, cheaper tire selection and better gearing. I ran 255/40/17. IMO the car is only nationally competitive in BS.
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Thanks for everyones input.
CosmosMpower, what do I have to do to get my car to BS? Don't know that I'm overly concerned about going to Nationals at this stage. |
Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
(Post 2057637)
Thanks for everyones input.
CosmosMpower, what do I have to do to get my car to BS? Don't know that I'm overly concerned about going to Nationals at this stage. |
Originally Posted by GlenAnderson
(Post 2057658)
lose the coilovers, strut bar and intake. put your stock strut tower bar back on...go back to stock wheel size...
RB Intake with cold air duct RB Catback RB Sway Bar (Front) Tein Flex Coilovers Mazdaspeed Front Strut Bar Hawk HP Plus brake pads Track Tires: Toyo RA1's, 17" OE intake with a drop in filter is ok. Can have up to double adjustable shocks, stock perch height, with stock springs. Stock front strut bar. Stock size wheels, any tire DOT tire that will fit them. |
Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
(Post 2057680)
OE intake with a drop in filter is ok. Can have up to double adjustable shocks, stock perch height, with stock springs. Stock front strut bar. Stock size wheels, any tire DOT tire that will fit them. |
Originally Posted by Derex'8
(Post 2057912)
Since were on the subject...What is the suggested R comp width to run on the stockies?
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oh okay just checking because I thought I heard of ppl getting 285s on their :dunno:
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Originally Posted by Derex'8
(Post 2058032)
oh okay just checking because I thought I heard of ppl getting 285s on their :dunno:
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What class would I be in with these mods:
F/R Tanabe Sway Bars Tein Springs Mazdaspeed Brake Pads 18x8.5(F) & 18x9.5(R) Work XT-7 Wheels 235/40R18(F) & 265/35R18(R) Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 Tires(180 threadwear) |
STU
Having actually driven on them, IMO the 285 V710s are better than 245 V710s for BS. No typical tire shop can get them mounted though. I only know of two places in the US with the skill/technique to get the beads seated on an 8" wheel. 285 Hoosiers go fairly easy in comparison, but again IMO are not any better than a 245 V710. |
Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
(Post 2057251)
Something just doesn't seem right. There's no way to compete by the rules. Wish there was another class the 8 could at least have a chance if the drivers were comparable.
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 2060666)
STU
Having actually driven on them, IMO the 285 V710s are better than 245 V710s for BS. No typical tire shop can get them mounted though. I only know of two places in the US with the skill/technique to get the beads seated on an 8" wheel. 285 Hoosiers go fairly easy in comparison, but again IMO are not any better than a 245 V710. |
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