The STX thread!
06-19-2013, 10:13 AM
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shooting in the dark...
with or without air pump? and also i'd be tempted to log coolant temp, and maybe intake temp on a cold start, maybe one of them gives funky readings when its cold.
my grey car, did something a little like this, it would start and idle ok, but giving it some throttle on a cold engine it would just stop running for a second, its EXACTLY like a carburetor with a bad accelerator pump, no CEL either!
with or without air pump? and also i'd be tempted to log coolant temp, and maybe intake temp on a cold start, maybe one of them gives funky readings when its cold.
my grey car, did something a little like this, it would start and idle ok, but giving it some throttle on a cold engine it would just stop running for a second, its EXACTLY like a carburetor with a bad accelerator pump, no CEL either!
06-28-2013, 07:04 PM
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I drove my friend's STX prepped FR-S at autocross a few weeks ago, and I have to say it was pretty incredible, if anything is going to unseat me from this RX-8 it'll be one of the 86 twins. Just my luck my wife has a BRZ and the ability to become bored with a car in under 3 years! Perhaps I will inherit it when the time comes that the RX-8 goes **** up.
07-04-2013, 02:14 AM
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Hi, I've been autox'ing in 2006 RX-8 STX for two years with the San Francisco region.
I'm dyno'ing at around 150 rwhp and compression is around 6.9@270 (see this post), so I'm weighing my options for a rebuild.
1. Has anyone had much luck getting Mazda to cover issues like this under warranty? I've heard that compression needs to be below 6.0@250.
2. Is it STX legal to buy an engine from a 6MT series 1 of a different model year (e.g., a 2004), have that rebuilt, then swap it in? I know there is no update/backdate allowance in ST*, but I can't find any mention of engine differences between series 1 model years. Anyone know? Series 2 is different obviously.
3. Is it common practice for builders to use non-oem bits in the engine that wouldn't be STX-legal? I remember there being an issue with Hollis's ST civic a few years back where a builder used a few ST-illegal parts that were considered common practice in the Honda community.
4. From digging around in the forums, these are the reputable builders I could find: black halo racing, rotary resurrection, pineapple racing, pettit racing. Anyone I should add? Bonus points if they are anywhere close to SF.
I'm dyno'ing at around 150 rwhp and compression is around 6.9@270 (see this post), so I'm weighing my options for a rebuild.
1. Has anyone had much luck getting Mazda to cover issues like this under warranty? I've heard that compression needs to be below 6.0@250.
2. Is it STX legal to buy an engine from a 6MT series 1 of a different model year (e.g., a 2004), have that rebuilt, then swap it in? I know there is no update/backdate allowance in ST*, but I can't find any mention of engine differences between series 1 model years. Anyone know? Series 2 is different obviously.
3. Is it common practice for builders to use non-oem bits in the engine that wouldn't be STX-legal? I remember there being an issue with Hollis's ST civic a few years back where a builder used a few ST-illegal parts that were considered common practice in the Honda community.
4. From digging around in the forums, these are the reputable builders I could find: black halo racing, rotary resurrection, pineapple racing, pettit racing. Anyone I should add? Bonus points if they are anywhere close to SF.
07-04-2013, 11:31 AM
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2. Is it STX legal to buy an engine from a 6MT series 1 of a different model year (e.g., a 2004), have that rebuilt, then swap it in? I know there is no update/backdate allowance in ST*, but I can't find any mention of engine differences between series 1 model years. Anyone know? Series 2 is different obviously.
3. Is it common practice for builders to use non-oem bits in the engine that wouldn't be STX-legal? I remember there being an issue with Hollis's ST civic a few years back where a builder used a few ST-illegal parts that were considered common practice in the Honda community.
4. From digging around in the forums, these are the reputable builders I could find: black halo racing, rotary resurrection, pineapple racing, pettit racing. Anyone I should add? Bonus points if they are anywhere close to SF.
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07-06-2013, 01:42 AM
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That's what I was looking for. I wasn't sure if the rebuilds were "better than oem" because they pay more attention to detail or because they used better parts.
07-08-2013, 11:02 AM
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like what? there basically aren't any aftermarket engine parts, the only thing you'd want from an older engine is the FD oil pressure regulator
None of which would be STX legal.
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08-19-2013, 02:51 PM
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It would have been a lot more epic if Jeff and Jeff stayed dirty so I could have taken the win 
It was a fun weekend. Looking forward to doing it again in a couple weeks.
I won't be at the Pro Finale, so good luck to everyone out there. Hopefully you aren't all partied out by the time I arrive on Weds.
It was a fun weekend. Looking forward to doing it again in a couple weeks.I won't be at the Pro Finale, so good luck to everyone out there. Hopefully you aren't all partied out by the time I arrive on Weds.
08-19-2013, 04:27 PM
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Damn straight! Can't wait to see everyone at Nats as well! I'll be arriving Sunday night, so no ProFinale for me (good luck guys!). Monday I'll be doing practice runs around 11, so hopefully I'll catch up with everyone after!
I'm staying for the whole week as well, so I definitely will be there to check out the racing and lend a hand wherever needed!
I'm staying for the whole week as well, so I definitely will be there to check out the racing and lend a hand wherever needed!
08-26-2013, 08:10 PM
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Row 1 is reserved for Officials. You're on the backside of Row 2 not far from the west end though, so that's a good spot relative to the courses & vendors just the same. I'm not far away on the very west end of Row 2, so let me know if you need anything. Should be in Lincoln on Thursday before the Pro Solo Finale.
08-26-2013, 10:02 PM
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Damn straight! Can't wait to see everyone at Nats as well! I'll be arriving Sunday night, so no ProFinale for me (good luck guys!). Monday I'll be doing practice runs around 11, so hopefully I'll catch up with everyone after!
I'm staying for the whole week as well, so I definitely will be there to check out the racing and lend a hand wherever needed!
I'm staying for the whole week as well, so I definitely will be there to check out the racing and lend a hand wherever needed!
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09-02-2013, 06:29 PM
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To all RX8Club members competing in the 2013 SCCA Solo Nationals - Best Wishes for the fastest and most precise driving you've ever done, for your equipment to perform the best it ever has, and the Best of Luck in competition this week!
09-02-2013, 07:49 PM
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09-05-2013, 06:36 PM
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Looks like Jeff Hurst is the only RX8 close to the top after today's running of STX, currently 3rd just barely 7 thousandths out of second and only about 0.35 sec out of first. Mike Kuhn and Steve O'Blenes are the only two other RX8 drivers n the trophies sitting 11th and 14th respectively. Jeff Anderson is the first non-trophy driver in 17th place codriving Broda's RX8.
59 drivers total so quite a tough STX field. This is my first year for not being there having broken my 16 year straight streak.
In STXL, Gretchen Austin has her RX8 well positioned in 1st place with a 0.8 sec lead over 2nd place. Jordon Towns is in 3rd place with Sparky's RX8 with 4 trophies total.
Good luck to all tomorrow.
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59 drivers total so quite a tough STX field. This is my first year for not being there having broken my 16 year straight streak.
In STXL, Gretchen Austin has her RX8 well positioned in 1st place with a 0.8 sec lead over 2nd place. Jordon Towns is in 3rd place with Sparky's RX8 with 4 trophies total.
Good luck to all tomorrow.
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09-05-2013, 09:04 PM
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As Mark said, it's tough sitting at home watching/listening. Good luck to all tomorrow including the three drivers in CS!
Would've been a short showing for me two years ago without a sway bar bracket from Chris Carmenini who is currently one spot out of trophies.
Would've been a short showing for me two years ago without a sway bar bracket from Chris Carmenini who is currently one spot out of trophies.
09-06-2013, 09:49 AM
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Congrats to Jeff Hurst for being the first STX National Champion to win in an RX-8!!! Best money he ever spent on a set of used Toyo tires 
Other notable RX-8 positions; 10. Mike Kuhn, 16. Jim Fossum, 17. Dennis Sparks, 18. Steve O'Blenes
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Other notable RX-8 positions; 10. Mike Kuhn, 16. Jim Fossum, 17. Dennis Sparks, 18. Steve O'Blenes
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