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Anyone running STU nationally next year?? I know there are a few guys on the forum already running there regionally, but from the parts appearing in the marketplace it would appear that there are others plotting an assault on the stevos...
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bs - yes
sts - no?
sts2 - no
stx - yes
stu - yes
bsp - yes
sm - yes
bp - yes?
why change the tires 2x every event? unless that is street -> race -> street. but that would be the same for any car (assuming the change to race tires).
sts - no?
sts2 - no
stx - yes
stu - yes
bsp - yes
sm - yes
bp - yes?
why change the tires 2x every event? unless that is street -> race -> street. but that would be the same for any car (assuming the change to race tires).
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From: SE Mass
Originally Posted by rvrcity
What would it take to prep an RX-8 for STU. I have been running an MR2 Spyder in CS and want to get away from changing tires 2x every event. Thanks in advance...
Or:
17x9 or 17x9.5 lightweight wheels
Yokohama 255/40-17 Advan Neovas (excellent gearing advantage with fantastic grip)
Some kind of adjustable coilovers (ie: Koni double adjustables with ground control adjustable perches and 500-600lb spring rates)
Adjustable front and rear sway bars
Racing beat REV-I intake
Header
Exhaust with one highflow cat
Seats that weigh 15lbs.
Better rear limited slip.
Battery reloacted to trunk
AC removed
Some kind of engine management that would give a little more mid-range oomph.
That's about it.... other than good pads (do NOT need super duper calipers as then you're limited in wheel choice) something like Carbotech panther plus.
If I were building one... it'd look something like the above.
--KC
Last edited by Imp; Oct 31, 2005 at 07:18 PM.
Originally Posted by Imp
The RX8 is all set for STU as is. Just add driver.
Or:
Yokohama 225/40-17 Advan Neovas (excellent gearing advantage with fantastic grip)
If I were building one... it'd look something like the above.
--KC
Or:
Yokohama 225/40-17 Advan Neovas (excellent gearing advantage with fantastic grip)
If I were building one... it'd look something like the above.
--KC
You stick with those 225s. I would go for the 18X9.5" with a 275-35-18.
IMO those spring rates will never work on an RX-8 with street tires, you must have confused them from some other car
aftermarket/custom lower control arms may be required to, not sure if you can get the necessary camber range otherwise
aftermarket/custom lower control arms may be required to, not sure if you can get the necessary camber range otherwise
These guys have setup a car: http://www.good-win-racing.com/ They had 18X9.5 all around with 275s under stock fenders. I don't think they have done much work in the power dept, just suspension. So far the car has not been that fast when I have seen it run, but I think that has more to do with the guy driving it than the parts on it.
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From: SE Mass
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
IMO those spring rates will never work on an RX-8 with street tires, you must have confused them from some other car
You can beleive what you want to... that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
As far as the camber range... I'm sure there's a way to add more camber without replacing a-arms...
Heck, even in stock form, the camber curve is excellent.. on streets without much grip and a high spring rate, you're not going to be needing much camber.
--kC
Last edited by Imp; Oct 31, 2005 at 07:23 PM.
I'm not saying they aren't the right choice for some cars, only that I don't believe they are the right choice for the RX-8
as I recall, I also said I didn't believe the RB front swaybar would work on a Stock solo2 RX-8 either ...
as I recall, I also said I didn't believe the RB front swaybar would work on a Stock solo2 RX-8 either ...
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Originally Posted by Imp
The RX8 is all set for STU as is. Just add driver.
Or:
17x9 or 17x9.5 lightweight wheels
Yokohama 255/40-17 Advan Neovas (excellent gearing advantage with fantastic grip)
Some kind of adjustable coilovers (ie: Koni double adjustables with ground control adjustable perches and 500-600lb spring rates)
Adjustable front and rear sway bars
Racing beat REV-I intake
Header
Exhaust with one highflow cat
Seats that weigh 15lbs.
Better rear limited slip.
Battery reloacted to trunk
AC removed
Some kind of engine management that would give a little more mid-range oomph.
That's about it.... other than good pads (do NOT need super duper calipers as then you're limited in wheel choice) something like Carbotech panther plus.
If I were building one... it'd look something like the above.
--KC
Or:
17x9 or 17x9.5 lightweight wheels
Yokohama 255/40-17 Advan Neovas (excellent gearing advantage with fantastic grip)
Some kind of adjustable coilovers (ie: Koni double adjustables with ground control adjustable perches and 500-600lb spring rates)
Adjustable front and rear sway bars
Racing beat REV-I intake
Header
Exhaust with one highflow cat
Seats that weigh 15lbs.
Better rear limited slip.
Battery reloacted to trunk
AC removed
Some kind of engine management that would give a little more mid-range oomph.
That's about it.... other than good pads (do NOT need super duper calipers as then you're limited in wheel choice) something like Carbotech panther plus.
If I were building one... it'd look something like the above.
--KC
yes, the exhaust system must be emissions compliant, otherwise you can change it entirely from header to outlet tip, including the cat converter.
Last edited by TeamRX8; Oct 31, 2005 at 09:18 PM.
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