STX Rules and Setup Questions

[RedBRZ80]

Originally Posted by EN2_Squirrel

The pad setup I have is winmax w4front/w4rear. but i was recommended to go to a w4front/w3rear for better cold use. as the rears dont get "too hot" for autox. If i am in the wrong for this thinking please feel free to correct me. On another front I doubt it but is that hotchkis x brace/half cage thing legal?

I run WinMax W1 pads on the front and stock pads rear..And it was good enough to get the car to the Dixie National Tour Title this year.. Ran hawk Plus pads last year, felt to grabby.

And rear bar? Yep that's just the stock one.

Tarmac2s,front sway bar,LCAs a really Great Setup, the correct tire(currently RE71s) and a decent driver is pretty much it. (Yes I've got all the power mods for STX as well)

[Mad_Mike]

Originally Posted by Forgetful

I'm hoping to confirm this. Your post is the only reference to the 5ad spoiler and its legality. Anyone know if there's documentation to back that up. My local club wouldn't hesitate to let me stay in CS, but I might compete at the Canadian Nationals and I want to be certain I classify properly.

If it's not legal, what does that do to my classing? Best I can tell it wouldn't be legal in STX either.

My understanding is the 5ad spoiler is legal for cs and stx because it was something installed at the port.

[TallTerror13]

Thanks for the setup help! She is amazing!

[EN2_Squirrel]

Originally Posted by cjd

Who has run 255? 245 was definitely the safe bet early in the game, but I haven't actually heard much on the 255. 245 may still be the best option, just not sure it's actually between compared yet. I may also be unaware, and it has.

I have run 255 without the power mods and am considering going down to 245 with the power mods. the 255 tire was the Z2's. I am going to stick with the star specs again. I like the stiff sidewall. I felt like the tire was killing me on the straights. that may also be due to my lack of power mods. If i go 245 i will have a couple events before power mods and tune to really test the difference( i cant imagine there to be too much difference though)

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by EN2_Squirrel

I have run 255 without the power mods and am considering going down to 245 with the power mods. the 255 tire was the Z2's. I am going to stick with the star specs again. I like the stiff sidewall. I felt like the tire was killing me on the straights. that may also be due to my lack of power mods. If i go 245 i will have a couple events before power mods and tune to really test the difference( i cant imagine there to be too much difference though)

You should get the new Bridgrstone RE71r.

IMO the RS3 V2 is all ready way better than the ZII and the RE71r is certainly a step up from the RS3. Plus if you're going 245 sidewall stiffness will be far less of an issue.

[Forgetful]

Originally Posted by Mad_Mike

My understanding is the 5ad spoiler is legal for cs and stx because it was something installed at the port.

I've contacted FiveAxis via facebook and spoke to someone named Troy. He confirmed that the spoiler was port installed for the South East Toyota (SET) region, from mid 2012-2013.

I gather that port installed is port installed, whether it was just regionally or nationally available, so long as the part is readily available to the buying public.

Is a facebook message reasonable 'documentation' if it ever comes up in protest?

Thanks for the help.

[Scooby South]

Unless you guys are doing National events.. it really isn't an issue. and no FB is not "documentation'. It would need to be from Scion stating that those parts were indeed port installed. Local events shouldn't be an issue ..

Bill

[xwd]

What are you guys running for pressures in the RE71R?

[Scooby South]

Originally Posted by dwx

What are you guys running for pressures in the RE71R?

depends on surface.. but around 30 squared.. have had a 32/28 split.. some people are up to 35ish that I have seen..

Bill

[Forgetful]

Originally Posted by Scooby South

Unless you guys are doing National events.. it really isn't an issue. and no FB is not "documentation'. It would need to be from Scion stating that those parts were indeed port installed. Local events shouldn't be an issue ..

Bill

I might go to the Canadian Nationals this August, that's why I'm trying to get it sorted out well in advance.

[trippinbillies40]

Who wants to take a few minutes to help me figure out where to start shaving weight? Muffler will be gone with a track pipe for now, obviously spare tire, tools, and rear trunk carpet. Floor mats, cup holder, empty the glove box...

Am I missing any other freebies? I know the battery is a huge saver, just trying to make sure all of the free stuff is out before I start spending money. Thanks y'all!

[swarb]

Originally Posted by trippinbillies40

Who wants to take a few minutes to help me figure out where to start shaving weight? Muffler will be gone with a track pipe for now, obviously spare tire, tools, and rear trunk carpet. Floor mats, cup holder, empty the glove box...

Am I missing any other freebies? I know the battery is a huge saver, just trying to make sure all of the free stuff is out before I start spending money. Thanks y'all!

not sure if legal but
-passenger seat/seat belts
-back seats/seatbelts
-rear deck
-speakers/headunit/amp
-spoiler/wing if you have one.

[knipple]

Originally Posted by swarb

not sure if legal but
-passenger seat/seat belts
-back seats/seatbelts
-rear deck
-speakers/headunit/amp
-spoiler/wing if you have one.

You can replace the seats provided that the replacement seats weigh at least 25 pounds, but you may not remove seats or seatbelts or any trim components.

As far as weight reduction goes:
-battery (stock: ~30 lbs, lightest is ~3.5 lbs)
-Big Brake Kit (depends on the kit, Essex Racing Sprint kit is 20 lbs lighter than stock)
-Suspension
-Exhaust components

For more information on weight reduction: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7881

[trippinbillies40]

Yeah, I've got a long list of what to replace to save weight that costs money. Just making sure I'm not missing anything free