just read through the rules and wanted to clarify, only 2 point strut bars are allowed in STU? so...mazdaspeed 4pt front, as well as Autoexe front and rear are not allowed?

thanks!

 

Here's the rule:

L. Strut bars are permitted with all types of suspension. Strut bars
may be mounted only transversely across the car from upper
right to upper left suspension mounting point and from lower
right to lower left suspension mounting point. No other configuration
is permitted. Additional holes may be drilled for mounting
bolts. Only bolt-on attachment is permitted. Interior trim panels
may be modified to allow installation of strut bars. Holes or
slots may be no larger than necessary and may serve no other
purpose. This does not permit any modifications to the frame or
unibody beyond the allowed mounting holes.

So no, they are not allowed since it's a different configuration.

 

one more point, currently in STU the RX-8 has to retain the plastic engine cover and cannot modify it to fit an alternate strut bar

 

Holy crap I had no idea. I've been running with the engine cover off. Oh well.. it's not like I've been giving anyone any real competition anyway.. heheh. I guess I'll have to put it back on. Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know.

BTW team, I guess you've moved now?

McCall, great driving this last weekend at ER. Sorry I didn't get a chance to say hello. You got me by 1.758 seconds.

 

ahh didnt know that part either...are there any strut bars which allow the continued use of the engine cover?

what about stock front with an aftermarket rear like mazdaspeed, FEED, etc.?

will strut bars even make a noticable difference?

 

I'm still on the OE strut bar

 

haha enough said

would a rear bar be odd? im thinking about getting one not only because of possible performance gain, but i also think they look damn cool too hah :-D

 

Yea, I'm still running the stock one as well. It's not worth getting another one other than it's hard to adjust the Koni's with it.

As far as the rear bar, I just picked up a used MS one and figure I would try it out as long as it's not too heavy. Who knows if it will make a difference or not...

And Mighty, thanks for the compliment. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to come over and say hi. You looked like you picked up a bit in the afternoon though. As far as my times, I was still 1.8 seconds off the winning BMW but *excuse mode* my Falkens are pretty much dead at this point and they were on brand new Yoks. I'll get my new Yoks ordered in the next week or two so I can put a couple of events on them before Nationals.

 

haha ya i saw u bought the mazdaspeed one for cheap! i wanted it too but o well :p