2009 STU Discussion
Aug 16, 2009, 08:06 AM
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We're back to testing the Hankooks again in Licoln next weekend. Personally.....and I am not a contract driver....I would recommend the RS3's to anyone, and in particular, I think they would do very well on an Evo.
Aug 18, 2009, 05:14 AM
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I was put in SM because i had carbon fiber body panels (hood/trunk), but i took those off. My remaining mods are ACT HDSS clutch, Streetlite Flywheel, Spark Tech COP, K&N drop in, HKS Carbon Ti catback, Buddy Club Racing spec coilovers, 255/40/17 Nitto NT05's. there are a couple other things, but those are the only ones that would likely matter. should i be in STU?
Aug 18, 2009, 08:32 AM
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I can only offer some insight from an ST Honda perspective. Lateral grip is very good....numbers coming up a little better than the Toyo's on most, but not all, situations. They suffer in longitudinal grip. On a light 2WD car, I gave up 4 to 6 tenths at the line just on launch. Braking also suffered, causing a significant change in driving style. Yes they like heat. (While all the Bridgestone drivers were busy emptying their water bottles, we were looking for blankets!)
We're back to testing the Hankooks again in Licoln next weekend. Personally.....and I am not a contract driver....I would recommend the RS3's to anyone, and in particular, I think they would do very well on an Evo.
We're back to testing the Hankooks again in Licoln next weekend. Personally.....and I am not a contract driver....I would recommend the RS3's to anyone, and in particular, I think they would do very well on an Evo.
You should enter the Civic in STX and win the jacket.
Rick
Sep 3, 2009, 07:54 PM
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delongedoug: Sucks to hear your car is under going expensive surgery but I'm sure it's going to be worth it if you are planning to keep her for a long time. Are you rebuilding the TC and rear diff as well? Good luck and keep us posted ...
What Hi-flow CATs are you guys using successfully? I know there is the following ones, Random tech, Perrin, Mil Spec and the one from one of our member (R. Jung) .... any preferences?
What Hi-flow CATs are you guys using successfully? I know there is the following ones, Random tech, Perrin, Mil Spec and the one from one of our member (R. Jung) .... any preferences?
Sep 4, 2009, 06:54 AM
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I would think that as long as you have a cat on there you're legal, a good tuner should be able to adjust for that so you don't get a code anymore. I've heard of many HFC's throwing codes, it doesn't mean that the cat isn't working its just not as effective as the stock one and as long as you've got one in there you should be within the rules.
Sep 4, 2009, 08:55 AM
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I would think that as long as you have a cat on there you're legal, a good tuner should be able to adjust for that so you don't get a code anymore. I've heard of many HFC's throwing codes, it doesn't mean that the cat isn't working its just not as effective as the stock one and as long as you've got one in there you should be within the rules.
Don't want to bring that one up from the dead though.
Sep 8, 2009, 08:01 PM
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. I'm just looking for an opportunity to meet a few of the folks from this forum 
. BTW the Subies have a phenominal driver, John Hunter, from our Neb region driving on their side. IMHO, he has the potential to win it all, the guy is just consistantly fast. As much as I would love to see an EVO win NATs, with John on their side, I dunno it may be tough for the EVOs again.
Here's to hoping