The STX thread!
08-06-2010, 11:26 AM
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Looks great Mike! I'm actually thinking of moving down from SM next year into Street Prepared. Dunno if the RX-8 will be staying in BSP or moving to CSP, but I think it'll be fun. Don't really want to keep dumping money such as a turbo kit and all just to be competitive in SM.
08-06-2010, 08:16 PM
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FWIW, my money is on Peters ftw...
08-07-2010, 02:43 AM
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Has he been dominating that much lately? j-rho was talking him up on RoadRaceAutoX like it's a done deal. Considering the top guys in DSP, I would think it's anyone's game - especially considering how close Campbell and Schipkov have been doing this year (and Schipkov's history of top DSP finishes).
08-07-2010, 03:04 PM
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Has he been dominating that much lately? j-rho was talking him up on RoadRaceAutoX like it's a done deal. Considering the top guys in DSP, I would think it's anyone's game - especially considering how close Campbell and Schipkov have been doing this year (and Schipkov's history of top DSP finishes).
08-09-2010, 08:17 AM
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I think it's kind of silly the RX-8 is against Evo's and STI's in BSP, because you need to be a superior driver against those cars in order to really get the jump on them, due to their extra power and all. Granted a BSP RX-8 is a lot lighter than them, but still, just my thoughts. If it goes to DSP that'll be awesome. Just found someone to get me replacement interior components and carpeting and all for $200 so looks like I have a winter project already...putting back the interior I once ripped out, getting my Stance shocks revalved and all, probably getting a removable steering wheel and a few other small goodies.
Anyone already planning on goodies to do for the winter?
Anyone already planning on goodies to do for the winter?
08-09-2010, 10:02 AM
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Depending on funds, I'll be looking to pick up a different cat (200cpi), a used Cobb AP, get a custom protune, and hopefully add a racing seat (driver's side). Would also like to add a light-weight battery like an Odyssey...
08-09-2010, 07:30 PM
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It's not any problem if you don't underdrive the alternator at half speed, plus I was also using the smaller 545 size
Starting was never an issue as long as the battery had 12V or more. The problem was no charging while operating at low engine revs which with extended idling during engine warming, electric steering, and high amp electric fans; often running after shutdown, etc would eventually run it down.
Starting was never an issue as long as the battery had 12V or more. The problem was no charging while operating at low engine revs which with extended idling during engine warming, electric steering, and high amp electric fans; often running after shutdown, etc would eventually run it down.
08-09-2010, 07:40 PM
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It's not any problem if you don't underdrive the alternator at half speed, plus I was also using the smaller 545 size
Starting was never an issue as long as the battery had 12V or more. The problem was no charging while operating at low engine revs which with extended idling during engine warming, electric steering, and high amp electric fans; often running after shutdown, etc would eventually run it down.
Starting was never an issue as long as the battery had 12V or more. The problem was no charging while operating at low engine revs which with extended idling during engine warming, electric steering, and high amp electric fans; often running after shutdown, etc would eventually run it down.
08-10-2010, 09:51 PM
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To carry this conversation forward, let's for example say your car weighed 3000 lbstotal with you in it and your engine produced peak numbers of 215 rwhp/140 rwftlbs. Without the detailed specifics we have to make some assumptions, so assuming the engine characteristic differences are equal percentages if another car weighs 3060 lbs with driver the engine would need to produce 219/143 to have equal acceleration. On the other hand, if the extra weight provides weight balance that allows a 2 mph greater corner exit speed not only will you get beat to the next turn that margin will continue to grow turn after turn after turn, again making some basic assumptions about car and driver performance.
It seems like a load of BS until you look at drivers weighing 150 lbs more beating other drivers in the same car. Weight is not always the hinderance as perceived. There are a lot of other dominating factors that come into play in the autox game, including what you or I or anyone else did last year as having any influence or determination over what we do this year, or even event to event, or having any direct comparison if one car setup is better than the other based on the same.
It seems like a load of BS until you look at drivers weighing 150 lbs more beating other drivers in the same car. Weight is not always the hinderance as perceived. There are a lot of other dominating factors that come into play in the autox game, including what you or I or anyone else did last year as having any influence or determination over what we do this year, or even event to event, or having any direct comparison if one car setup is better than the other based on the same.
08-11-2010, 11:55 AM
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To carry this conversation forward, let's for example say your car weighed 3000 lbstotal with you in it and your engine produced peak numbers of 215 rwhp/140 rwftlbs. Without the detailed specifics we have to make some assumptions, so assuming the engine characteristic differences are equal percentages if another car weighs 3060 lbs with driver the engine would need to produce 219/143 to have equal acceleration. On the other hand, if the extra weight provides weight balance that allows a 2 mph greater corner exit speed not only will you get beat to the next turn that margin will continue to grow turn after turn after turn, again making some basic assumptions about car and driver performance.
It seems like a load of BS until you look at drivers weighing 150 lbs more beating other drivers in the same car. Weight is not always the hinderance as perceived. There are a lot of other dominating factors that come into play in the autox game, including what you or I or anyone else did last year as having any influence or determination over what we do this year, or even event to event, or having any direct comparison if one car setup is better than the other based on the same.
It seems like a load of BS until you look at drivers weighing 150 lbs more beating other drivers in the same car. Weight is not always the hinderance as perceived. There are a lot of other dominating factors that come into play in the autox game, including what you or I or anyone else did last year as having any influence or determination over what we do this year, or even event to event, or having any direct comparison if one car setup is better than the other based on the same.
