2022 STU discussion
#47
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14.8 SUSPENSION A. Ride height may only be altered by suspension adjustments, the use of spacing blocks, leaf spring shackles, torsion bar levers, or change or modification of springs or coil spring perches. This does not allow the use of spacers that alter suspension geometry, such as those between the hub carrier and lower suspension arm. Springs must be of the same type as the original (e.g., coil, leaf, torsion bar, bellows) unless noted below and except as noted herein, must use the original spring attachment points. This permits multiple springs, as long as they use the original mount locations. Coil spring perches may be changed or altered and their position may be adjustable. Spacers are allowed above or below the spring. Coil springs may incorporate spring rubbers. Suspension bump stops may be altered or removed. For cars originally equipped with transverse leaf springs, spring type may be changed to a coil spring. Spring perches may be added to shock absorbers for mounting coil springs in a “coilover” configuration.
#52
There are several other wording that can be used as a protest if you tried to run WL ball joints even if this one doesnt fit exactly to the location you're talking about. And one thing to keep in mind, if it doesnt say you can then you cant.
In street category (ST inherits street), 13.1
14.8.H Talks about camber adjustments but says even if you change the lower arm instead of strut top,
And at the end of the day, its relatively well known (in the national crowd) that the spirit of the rule also matters. Tortured interpretations dont usually fare well.
In street category (ST inherits street), 13.1
If the OEM does not provide an appropriate method of repair, industry standard methods and procedures may be used. Such repairs may not result in a part or combination of parts that provides a competitive advantage (e.g., significant change to weight, suspension control, power, etc.) as compared to the standard part(s).
Changes in suspension geometry are not allowed except as incidental to the effective arm length change
#55
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Another autocross in the books, but the coilovers didn't arrive on time. However, thankfully I had a seat again in a STR miata and the trip was well worth it.
It was a battle for sure in PRO/PAX class. I ended up behind John by less than a tenth after 3 runs. On my last run I pulled ahead of him by less than a tenth. Then he proceeded to pull ahead of me by less than a tenth on his last run. Good times!
Woke up an hour late, drove 3.5 hours starting at 5:30am. Had very little time to walk the course. Ended up being the tire warmer. (I was technically 56) Finished between 3 National Champs. I'll take that as a win. Next event is late April. The evo should be ready to play by then!
It was a battle for sure in PRO/PAX class. I ended up behind John by less than a tenth after 3 runs. On my last run I pulled ahead of him by less than a tenth. Then he proceeded to pull ahead of me by less than a tenth on his last run. Good times!
Woke up an hour late, drove 3.5 hours starting at 5:30am. Had very little time to walk the course. Ended up being the tire warmer. (I was technically 56) Finished between 3 National Champs. I'll take that as a win. Next event is late April. The evo should be ready to play by then!
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ViciousLSD (Apr 11, 2022)
#56
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Also some side notes I noticed/heard.
Sounds like last year's STU nats winner has moved on to another class/chasiss. The STI is still being used for STU by the new owner(s).
Looks like the Fiata took care of STU in DC this past weekend. Results here: https://cdn.connectsites.net/user_fi...pdf?1649623865
If you took Evan's fast time on day 1 + the fast time from the other Jacob on day 2, that chassis would have also took STR. Full disclosure, unsure the skill level of those names of the STR drivers from that event. And I get this is theoretical, but it does show the capacity of what this car is about. I still feel this car is incorrectly classed in STU. If you agree and haven't yet written in to express your opinion, here's where you need to do that. https://www.soloeventsboard.com/
EDIT: I still think the Type R in STU form could absolutely dominate as well....the thought has been crossing my mind more than once....
Sounds like last year's STU nats winner has moved on to another class/chasiss. The STI is still being used for STU by the new owner(s).
Looks like the Fiata took care of STU in DC this past weekend. Results here: https://cdn.connectsites.net/user_fi...pdf?1649623865
If you took Evan's fast time on day 1 + the fast time from the other Jacob on day 2, that chassis would have also took STR. Full disclosure, unsure the skill level of those names of the STR drivers from that event. And I get this is theoretical, but it does show the capacity of what this car is about. I still feel this car is incorrectly classed in STU. If you agree and haven't yet written in to express your opinion, here's where you need to do that. https://www.soloeventsboard.com/
EDIT: I still think the Type R in STU form could absolutely dominate as well....the thought has been crossing my mind more than once....
Last edited by LV///R; Apr 11, 2022 at 09:53 AM.
#58
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I feel like I'm talking to myself in here, but for the greater good, another 200TW option:
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/ne...s-coming-soon/
Sounds like they should arrive in time to them to be SCCA legal. Full sizing list:
Here's the full size line-up:
205/50R15 225/50R15 195/50R16 195/55R16
205/45R16 205/50R16 205/55R16 215/45R16
225/50R16 205/45R17 215/45R17 225/45R17
235/45R17 245/40R17 245/45R17 255/40R17
215/40R18 215/45R18 225/40R18 225/45R18
225/50R18 235/40R18 245/40R18 245/45R18
255/35R18 255/40R18 265/35R18 275/35R18
285/30R18 295/30R18 295/35R18 235/35R19
245/35R19 245/40R19 255/35R19 275/35R19
285/35R19 285/35R20
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/ne...s-coming-soon/
Sounds like they should arrive in time to them to be SCCA legal. Full sizing list:
Here's the full size line-up:
205/50R15 225/50R15 195/50R16 195/55R16
205/45R16 205/50R16 205/55R16 215/45R16
225/50R16 205/45R17 215/45R17 225/45R17
235/45R17 245/40R17 245/45R17 255/40R17
215/40R18 215/45R18 225/40R18 225/45R18
225/50R18 235/40R18 245/40R18 245/45R18
255/35R18 255/40R18 265/35R18 275/35R18
285/30R18 295/30R18 295/35R18 235/35R19
245/35R19 245/40R19 255/35R19 275/35R19
285/35R19 285/35R20
Last edited by LV///R; Apr 14, 2022 at 06:58 AM.
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ViciousLSD (Apr 14, 2022)
#60
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Agreed. According to RRX - they are going to be working on the big boy sizes: "Definitely some wider sizes (305+) that we're working to bring in the future but this should provide options for a lot of folks out there." "Wider sizes are on our radar (305/315/325/335) but I don't have confirmation or timing at the moment, unfortunately."
Last edited by LV///R; Apr 14, 2022 at 07:57 AM.