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Personally, I think a Spec class between DS and STX would be great.
DS really only gets expensive when you go with high-end shocks like MCSs. For STX, when you factor in popular mods like the AP Racing BBK, wider wheels and tires, etc. the cost gap is clear. Not only that, but for many who dual duty their twins, you lose a fair amount of practicality by making the jump to STX, but at the same time, you miss out on a lot of good shit staying in DS.
If I had any say in a Spec class or a new class between Street and Street Touring, I would propose something like the following:
- 8" wide wheels max (+/- Xmm from stock offset)
- 200TW tires minimum
- Spec dampers (OTS Yellows or something similar)
- Spec lowering spring
- Spec camber plate (or like anything aside from the Raceseng Cascam plate)
- Open camber bolt
- Open rear LCA
- Open sway bars front and rear
- Whiteline poly diff inserts
- Whiteline poly subframe inserts
- Whiteline poly transmission mount insert
- Open intake
- Open catback exhaust
- Spec tune
- Open brake pads
In my mind, the biggest issue with STX is cost, and the biggest issue with DS is camber limitation. The Spec class could slot right in between with much more lenient camber mods and also the ability to run the Whiteline bushings that are affordable and serve as a solid foundational basis for a dual duty twin.
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