What mods can you do and stay in BS?
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So im guessing adding front mud flaps takes me out of BS class for SCCA then?
If so, seems kind of silly.... but then again I probably couldn't be too competitive no matter what class they put me in
If so, seems kind of silly.... but then again I probably couldn't be too competitive no matter what class they put me in
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Summary
I tried to sum this thread up for easy reference in another thread but StokerAce began personal attacks. So I'll sum it up here to try and help newbies for searches.
What you can do: And most common listed:
Light wheels, stock size, +/- 1/4" offset. SUGGESTIONS/MOST COMMON?
Any size DOT tire that fits the stock wheel. Hoosier A6 or Kuhmo v710s (Also BFG R1s)
Any front swaybar, that also includes the front links and bushings. (fsb extra hole.) Mazdaspeed Bar or Whiteline
Shocks, up to double adjustable with remote res. Khoni Yellows
Any cat-back exhaust. See link https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-racing-25/single-side-exhaust-59424/
Drop-in air filter. K&N or GREEN
Ignition, coils, wires and plugs
Thermostat.
Fluids. ATE Brake Fluid-Super Blue and Type 2000
Brake pads.
Alignment. See link https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-racing-25/alignment-settings-street-track-use-43308/
Details are at: http://www.scca.com/documents/Solo%2...lo_Rules_2.pdf Section 13
Front sway bar explanation: When one side of your vehicle's suspension compresses, or pushes down on the springs, the anti-sway bar is pulled up. The resulting twist in the bar forces the other end to pull down. This force will lift the compressed corner of the vehicle and pull down on the unloaded wheel on the other side. The result: your vehicle will lean less and handle better.
What you can do: And most common listed:
Light wheels, stock size, +/- 1/4" offset. SUGGESTIONS/MOST COMMON?
Any size DOT tire that fits the stock wheel. Hoosier A6 or Kuhmo v710s (Also BFG R1s)
Any front swaybar, that also includes the front links and bushings. (fsb extra hole.) Mazdaspeed Bar or Whiteline
Shocks, up to double adjustable with remote res. Khoni Yellows
Any cat-back exhaust. See link https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-racing-25/single-side-exhaust-59424/
Drop-in air filter. K&N or GREEN
Ignition, coils, wires and plugs
Thermostat.
Fluids. ATE Brake Fluid-Super Blue and Type 2000
Brake pads.
Alignment. See link https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-racing-25/alignment-settings-street-track-use-43308/
Details are at: http://www.scca.com/documents/Solo%2...lo_Rules_2.pdf Section 13
Front sway bar explanation: When one side of your vehicle's suspension compresses, or pushes down on the springs, the anti-sway bar is pulled up. The resulting twist in the bar forces the other end to pull down. This force will lift the compressed corner of the vehicle and pull down on the unloaded wheel on the other side. The result: your vehicle will lean less and handle better.
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BSP allows all STU mods and some additional ones (e.g. you can delete your catalytic converters). In BSP you're also allowed to run Dot-R rubber of any width.
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Shocks, up to double adjustable with remote res. Khoni Yellows
I don't believe it says that Koni has a remote. The list states the limits the limits on the shocks and states that most common recommended is Koni.
Would you like to suggest a better wording?
I don't believe it says that Koni has a remote. The list states the limits the limits on the shocks and states that most common recommended is Koni.
Would you like to suggest a better wording?
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18.4 lbs Silver, Black and Gold available
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18.4 lbs Silver, Black and Gold available
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Getting more savings typically requires custom wheels. Hard to find the 18x8 with the allowed offsets in weights lower than what OZ and Enkei offer.
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The OZ Ultraleggeras are what Beth runs with. The more budget oriented go with the Enkei RPF1s. Same model I have but in the 18x8 config to meet BS specs. Goodwin Racing or AutoRND sell wheel/tire combo packages with offsets compatible for BS.
Getting more savings typically requires custom wheels.
Getting more savings typically requires custom wheels.
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http://www.good-win-racing.com/mazda...topic.php?t=18
Looks like you can special order RPF1s. Not sure why anyone would since the special order would probably end up costing more than the OZs.
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Wait... Only a mostly wrong. Someone ran with 'em.
http://www.good-win-racing.com/mazda...topic.php?t=18
Looks like you can special order RPF1s. Not sure why anyone would since the special order would probably end up costing more than the OZs.
http://www.good-win-racing.com/mazda...topic.php?t=18
Looks like you can special order RPF1s. Not sure why anyone would since the special order would probably end up costing more than the OZs.
Anyhow, the least expensive "light" BS wheel is the Rota P1, 19lbs and under $800 a set.
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Some interesting grammar by Brian on that one (said he had ordered it but was checking on the wait for it...) but I'm sure you're right and I'm back to being completely wrong. They make 'em in Japan in that offset but it doesn't look like anyone imports 'em with that offset.
SSRs had a set that was lightweight in the proper size/offset but they stopped producing them. Still find 'em used occasionally if you are shopping around. Same dimensions as the Ultraleggeras at 18x8 +48.
SSRs had a set that was lightweight in the proper size/offset but they stopped producing them. Still find 'em used occasionally if you are shopping around. Same dimensions as the Ultraleggeras at 18x8 +48.
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my two cents
Stage 1 300 series by mazsport, all gauges for the kit, front and back strut bars by mazda speed, mazdaspeed brake pads (front), ACT CLutch, Mazdaspeed suspension, shoei helmet (needed), last but not least skills i actually do the race with porshes and a few rx8's (2) including me. www.rgvpca.org sucks but hey they r good sports!
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Stage 1 300 series by mazsport, all gauges for the kit, front and back strut bars by mazda speed, mazdaspeed brake pads (front), ACT CLutch, Mazdaspeed suspension, shoei helmet (needed), last but not least skills i actually do the race with porshes and a few rx8's (2) including me. www.rgvpca.org sucks but hey they r good sports!