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xwd · 01-20-2013, 02:01 PM

I always figured 2550-2575 would be where most folks would end up. 2500 would be a bit extreme, I'm not sure where you would find the extra weight to toss out.

Exhaust, battery, junk in the car, and gas are the main weight savings and can get most people right near 2600. Then you have lighter suspension components in coilovers. Wheels/tires might be a wash. Brakes are an expensive way to lose weight, but those Essex ones Sam started selling are nice.

I'm not sure how you get to 2500lbs though, that's crazy.

Well if you change out all the heavy factory stuff. And ditch the A/C, etc. Lighter race seats, etc. I guess I could see it in a 100% prepped car.

Scooby South · 01-20-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dwx

I always figured 2550-2575 would be where most folks would end up. 2500 would be a bit extreme, I'm not sure where you would find the extra weight to toss out.

Exhaust, battery, junk in the car, and gas are the main weight savings and can get most people right near 2600. Then you have lighter suspension components in coilovers. Wheels/tires might be a wash. Brakes are an expensive way to lose weight, but those Essex ones Sam started selling are nice.

I'm not sure how you get to 2500lbs though, that's crazy.

Well if you change out all the heavy factory stuff. And ditch the A/C, etc. Lighter race seats, etc. I guess I could see it in a 100% prepped car.

agreed..

Scooby South · 01-21-2013, 12:03 PM

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Simmons · 01-21-2013, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwx

I always figured 2550-2575 would be where most folks would end up. 2500 would be a bit extreme, I'm not sure where you would find the extra weight to toss out.

Exhaust, battery, junk in the car, and gas are the main weight savings and can get most people right near 2600. Then you have lighter suspension components in coilovers. Wheels/tires might be a wash. Brakes are an expensive way to lose weight, but those Essex ones Sam started selling are nice.

I'm not sure how you get to 2500lbs though, that's crazy.

Well if you change out all the heavy factory stuff. And ditch the A/C, etc. Lighter race seats, etc. I guess I could see it in a 100% prepped car.

I don't think you can ditch the A/C in STX. I think with race seats, lightweight wheels, lightweight exhaust, batt, intake, suspension,... 2,500 shouldn't be a problem.

I don't know how far I want to go with weight loss, If I get to 2550 I will be happy.

Simmons

Scooby South · 01-21-2013, 12:50 PM

Eric...thats about my thoughts too.. You coming to Dixie???

Bill

Sccabrz192 · 01-21-2013, 01:05 PM

Yea, A/C removal is a SP move.

I'd make a joke about removing carpet padding, but no one on here would get it.

apexaddict · 01-21-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

I'd make a joke about removing carpet padding, but no one on here would get it.

You sure about that? :P

No joke necessary, though, already LOLing.

Sccabrz192 · 01-21-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by apexaddict

You sure about that? :P

No joke necessary, though, already LOLing.

HAHA! you are never on here Andrew, at least posting anyway... I better watch what I say now that I know you are a lurker

xwd · 01-21-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

Yea, A/C removal is a SP move.

I'd make a joke about removing carpet padding, but no one on here would get it.

Ah I thought I read something about removing it in STX, my bad I musta been looking at the SP rules.

Simmons · 01-21-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby South

Eric...thats about my thoughts too.. You coming to Dixie???

Bill

I don't think I will make Dixie, I wish that I could.

Good Luck

Simmons

Im_SPEED · 01-21-2013, 06:20 PM

all the 3pt vs 2 pt bracing have always givin me a headache so i just stick to the safe side and dont use one.. but while we are playing the is this legal game

http://www.theboombopshop.com/Cusco-...965-492-fm.htm

im not sure if this is legal or not i had one on my STC celica but who knows if i was legal or not.. any input???

MTCRX · 01-22-2013, 07:43 PM

New topic area. This year I'll be racing CS with direzza Z2s on stock rims. Next year I will be prepping for STX. I Have noticed a few people talking about using 16-inch wheels for lower gear ratio. I have done this with other cars. What does everyone think about the benefits (cons) of going with 16-inch wheels.

Scooby South · 01-22-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MTCRX

New topic area. This year I'll be racing CS with direzza Z2s on stock rims. Next year I will be prepping for STX. I Have noticed a few people talking about using 16-inch wheels for lower gear ratio. I have done this with other cars. What does everyone think about the benefits (cons) of going with 16-inch wheels.

Considering in 2nd gear on 245-17's I am banging the Rev Limiter(stock) at 59.2 mph...why would you want to go shorter??? now with a tune.. the Rev-limiter is increased to 8K...which is about 63.2 MPH. Are you thinking weight??? or the shorter gearing, even with a tune, being able to help somewhere??? I honestly think the shorter gearing/tune will not cure most of all that..

Bill

MTCRX · 01-22-2013, 08:03 PM

I really don't have much driving time with the car yet,but so far on the street I don't see a problem with 17s, I was just putting it out there for discussion. It sounds like I will be fine with 17s and getting some wider wheels next year.

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xwd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM Subaru BRZ (Subie #9) Location: ATL, US Posts: 2,667 Thanks: 123 Thanked 860 Times in 552 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I always figured 2550-2575 would be where most folks would end up. 2500 would be a bit extreme, I'm not sure where you would find the extra weight to toss out. Exhaust, battery, junk in the car, and gas are the main weight savings and can get most people right near 2600. Then you have lighter suspension components in coilovers. Wheels/tires might be a wash. Brakes are an expensive way to lose weight, but those Essex ones Sam started selling are nice. I'm not sure how you get to 2500lbs though, that's crazy. Well if you change out all the heavy factory stuff. And ditch the A/C, etc. Lighter race seats, etc. I guess I could see it in a 100% prepped car.

01-21-2013, 06:20 PM	#109
Im_SPEED Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FRS hot lava Location: Oregon Posts: 151 Thanks: 9 Thanked 32 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	all the 3pt vs 2 pt bracing have always givin me a headache so i just stick to the safe side and dont use one.. but while we are playing the is this legal game http://www.theboombopshop.com/Cusco-...965-492-fm.htm im not sure if this is legal or not i had one on my STC celica but who knows if i was legal or not.. any input???

01-22-2013, 07:43 PM	#110
MTCRX Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Whiteout FRS- autocross ready Location: Montana Posts: 283 Thanks: 136 Thanked 109 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New topic area. This year I'll be racing CS with direzza Z2s on stock rims. Next year I will be prepping for STX. I Have noticed a few people talking about using 16-inch wheels for lower gear ratio. I have done this with other cars. What does everyone think about the benefits (cons) of going with 16-inch wheels.

01-22-2013, 08:03 PM	#112
MTCRX Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Whiteout FRS- autocross ready Location: Montana Posts: 283 Thanks: 136 Thanked 109 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I really don't have much driving time with the car yet,but so far on the street I don't see a problem with 17s, I was just putting it out there for discussion. It sounds like I will be fine with 17s and getting some wider wheels next year.

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