2020 STU Discussion
Mar 23, 2020, 06:43 AM
#31
What tire size and wheel width are the current Evo 8/9 running? This will be tricky for me to demod the car back from a half-prep ASP car as my fenders are slightly pulled in the rear to fit 285 A7. I suppose running the same wheels/tires as everyone else, nobody is going to bother to give me a hard time, but who knows.
If you aren't competing at national tour/events, it probably won't be as much of a concern.
Mar 23, 2020, 09:08 AM
#32
Here's someone who fit 295F and 325R on a Supra with supposedly minimal work: https://www.supraforums.com/threads/...#post-13897283
Not sure if it's actually usable in a motorsports situation, but apparently there's a lot of room under those fenders.
Not sure if it's actually usable in a motorsports situation, but apparently there's a lot of room under those fenders.
Mar 23, 2020, 09:29 AM
#33
The more I think about the proposal, the more excited I am about it. Like the 8/9 may not be the car to have in this universe but it will let me do some stuff to the car that I wanted to do anyway. In particular, the diff. I don't know if I would make much more power, but the allowances would mean not having to do hokey **** with the O2 housing, which would be appreciated. The car would almost certainly be noticeably more fun to drive with these allowances, if they go through. And if it revitalizes the class that's definitely a win.
Mar 23, 2020, 10:21 AM
#34
The more I think about the proposal, the more excited I am about it. Like the 8/9 may not be the car to have in this universe but it will let me do some stuff to the car that I wanted to do anyway. In particular, the diff. I don't know if I would make much more power, but the allowances would mean not having to do hokey **** with the O2 housing, which would be appreciated. The car would almost certainly be noticeably more fun to drive with these allowances, if they go through. And if it revitalizes the class that's definitely a win.
Plus, I'm excited to see what people do with the Supra, M2, and others.
Mar 23, 2020, 10:31 AM
#35
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I am glad they added a clutch upgrade, but from the wording it looks like we can't add another plate to the SST trainy, which is one of the common mods to increase the biting power. I hope I am not as educated in this as I need to be, but it true, we would have to figure some other methods to improve this part
Mar 23, 2020, 08:23 PM
#36
This is a little strange but I was actually thinking when reading the proposal "hey isn't this basically kyoo's car". Especially the "AWD can change one diff" part.
The more I think about the proposal, the more excited I am about it. Like the 8/9 may not be the car to have in this universe but it will let me do some stuff to the car that I wanted to do anyway. In particular, the diff. I don't know if I would make much more power, but the allowances would mean not having to do hokey **** with the O2 housing, which would be appreciated. The car would almost certainly be noticeably more fun to drive with these allowances, if they go through. And if it revitalizes the class that's definitely a win.
The more I think about the proposal, the more excited I am about it. Like the 8/9 may not be the car to have in this universe but it will let me do some stuff to the car that I wanted to do anyway. In particular, the diff. I don't know if I would make much more power, but the allowances would mean not having to do hokey **** with the O2 housing, which would be appreciated. The car would almost certainly be noticeably more fun to drive with these allowances, if they go through. And if it revitalizes the class that's definitely a win.
i also proposed a big ds gs hs shake up maybe 5 years ago. was shrugged off then too, then they basically did exactly that. boost buggies to ds, wrx to gs, si/fiesta st to hs
Mar 24, 2020, 09:38 PM
#38
Originally Posted by kyoo
lol oh yea - i made pretty much the exact proposal 2-3 years ago, and was shrugged off.
i also proposed a big ds gs hs shake up maybe 5 years ago. was shrugged off then too, then they basically did exactly that. boost buggies to ds, wrx to gs, si/fiesta st to hs
i also proposed a big ds gs hs shake up maybe 5 years ago. was shrugged off then too, then they basically did exactly that. boost buggies to ds, wrx to gs, si/fiesta st to hs
Mar 26, 2020, 10:09 AM
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Hello all, new member here.
I'm jumping in this thread as a prospective Evo owner. I currently drive an F Street M3 and have been looking to get into STU. I was originally thinking of either modding my current E46 or getting an E92, but the new rules discussion has me thinking about going the AWD route stead. I've always liked Evos, but I don't know a whole lot about them.
First of all, I know most of you are 8/9 guys as they're lighter and a bit more high-strung, but 8's and 9's are getting super hard to find and tend to be kind of expensive. What are thoughts on the X in this day and age? Seems like the STAC are trying to make the X more competitive.
Cheers.
I'm jumping in this thread as a prospective Evo owner. I currently drive an F Street M3 and have been looking to get into STU. I was originally thinking of either modding my current E46 or getting an E92, but the new rules discussion has me thinking about going the AWD route stead. I've always liked Evos, but I don't know a whole lot about them.
First of all, I know most of you are 8/9 guys as they're lighter and a bit more high-strung, but 8's and 9's are getting super hard to find and tend to be kind of expensive. What are thoughts on the X in this day and age? Seems like the STAC are trying to make the X more competitive.
Cheers.
Mar 26, 2020, 10:17 AM
#42
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Calling something high strung typically means its unreliable or maintenance intensive (when it comes to racecars). The 8/9 is really no different from the X in that regard, or really any other car for that matter.
The X seems like it will certainly fit more tire than the 8/9 with these new rules, you can fit 285's under a X without pulling the rears. You might even be able to do 295's with creative offsets. But the car is still heavier (~200-250lbs), and will end up making about the same power as an 8/9.
The X seems like it will certainly fit more tire than the 8/9 with these new rules, you can fit 285's under a X without pulling the rears. You might even be able to do 295's with creative offsets. But the car is still heavier (~200-250lbs), and will end up making about the same power as an 8/9.
Mar 26, 2020, 11:45 AM
#43
Hello all, new member here.
I'm jumping in this thread as a prospective Evo owner. I currently drive an F Street M3 and have been looking to get into STU. I was originally thinking of either modding my current E46 or getting an E92, but the new rules discussion has me thinking about going the AWD route stead. I've always liked Evos, but I don't know a whole lot about them.
I'm jumping in this thread as a prospective Evo owner. I currently drive an F Street M3 and have been looking to get into STU. I was originally thinking of either modding my current E46 or getting an E92, but the new rules discussion has me thinking about going the AWD route stead. I've always liked Evos, but I don't know a whole lot about them.
If STU is your target, you should wait until the 2021 rules are finalized before making any big purchases.
The proposal could change dramatically between now and when it gets implemented, if it gets implemented at all.
Mar 26, 2020, 11:54 AM
#44
I think the 4G has that stigma of high strung since its so anemic out of boost compared to some other cars, but the power band itself is pretty broad. Not hard to have 4000-5000 rpms of >80% peak torque.
I do think the X will start to see a bit of an advantage with the new rules and being able to run 295s. And its a newer car and easier to live with day to day. But beyond STU, the 8/9 will probably stay the car to have just cause of physical size.
I do think the X will start to see a bit of an advantage with the new rules and being able to run 295s. And its a newer car and easier to live with day to day. But beyond STU, the 8/9 will probably stay the car to have just cause of physical size.