And the Winner is:...........BRZ to STX ..Oct fastrack

[Kido1986]

I dont feel weed is bad. I meant for purposes of racing, it belongs far away. Free time at home chillin or out a party, no problem with it.

[Kido1986]

Originally Posted by dwx

Back on topic, what are folks using for brake pads? I've had good luck with the Stoptech pads in the past and was just going to go with those for street and autocross.

For the STX guys, Essex has this AP brake kit out for the BRZ which drops 20lbs off the front of the car:

http://www.essexparts.com/shop/compe...-frs-gt86.html

I've had mixed results with the Wilwood Dynalite calipers but if you really want something lightweight these should bolt right up and are quite a bit cheaper.

http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/A...Kit-Front.html

I put Carbotech AX6 but on RS3s, I cant get enough tire heat on an autocross to keep the pads from overpowering the tires. On the track it's great. Im thinking event he basic AX6 pads are overkill on this lighter car while on street tires.

[7thgear]

Originally Posted by Kido1986

I dont feel weed is bad. I meant for purposes of racing, it belongs far away. Free time at home chillin or out a party, no problem with it.

i know people with chronic pain that use weed to relax, they are highly functional when they use it.

a close friend of mine eats weed cookies/brownies through out the day to ease her pain. You wouldn't know if no one told you. So now she's banned from autocross events?

You have a very narrow view of what a marijuna user.


Also, i'd like to see you tell someone like Nick Diaz that weed is only for "chillin."

[Kido1986]

Originally Posted by 7thgear

i know people with chronic pain that use weed to relax, they are highly functional when they use it.

a close friend of mine eats weed cookies/brownies through out the day to ease her pain. You wouldn't know if no one told you. So now she's banned from autocross events?

You have a very narrow view of what a marijuna user.


Also, i'd like to see you tell someone like Nick Diaz that weed is only for "chillin."

I dont disagree with that use, I kinda figured it was implied that if I was okay with it for normal people relaxing that I had no problems for people using medicinally. Doesn't change my idea on anyone that needs it using it during a competitive driving event. There are many prescriptions people need that limit what they can do while using that drug, at least for a certain amount of time after it's used.

Either way, enough thread derailment.

[King Tut]

For those of us who are not SCCA AutoX regulars. Can someone do a simple break down of what mods are allowed and expected to be competitive in STX.

[Vanguard]

I always use this spreadsheet to check what is ok. Its from 2009 but I'm sure 90% of it is correct... http://azsolo.com/classes/car_class_worksheet_2009.pdf

[Scooby South]

Originally Posted by King Tut

For those of us who are not SCCA AutoX regulars. Can someone do a simple break down of what mods are allowed and expected to be competitive in STX.

sure...Some of the allowed mods:

-suspension: coilovers, springs,Struts, Swaybars, Bushings
-brakes: Stainless lines, Fluid, Pads and Brake Kits as long as they are the same size or bigger than stock.
-Lightweight Battery as long as it has the same output as stock
-Engine: Headers, Exhaust w/Cat(within 6 in of original) and has to exit behind the driver, Tune..if you have stock boost...you can't touch that...Timing only and fuel and any Intake up to the Throttle body.
-STREET tires...up to a 265 width with no less than 140 treadwear for 2WD's along with up to a 9in wheel is allowed...
there some other stuff but thats just of it... motor size limits and whatnot..

Bill

[celica73]

Originally Posted by Scooby South

-Lightweight Battery as long as it has the same output as stock


Bill

Cold Cranking Amps or voltage?

[Scooby South]

voltage...

[miwialex]

Originally Posted by Scooby South

sure...Some of the allowed mods:

-suspension: coilovers, springs,Struts, Swaybars, Bushings
-brakes: Stainless lines, Fluid, Pads and Brake Kits as long as they are the same size or bigger than stock.
-Lightweight Battery as long as it has the same output as stock
-Engine: Headers, Exhaust w/Cat(within 6 in of original) and has to exit behind the driver, Tune..if you have stock boost...you can't touch that...Timing only and fuel and any Intake up to the Throttle body.
-STREET tires...up to a 265 width with no less than 140 treadwear for 2WD's along with up to a 9in wheel is allowed...
there some other stuff but thats just of it... motor size limits and whatnot..

Bill

one thing to add to the exhaust portion is if the car has 2 cats, only the primary cat needs to be kept and it can be replaced with a high flow after market cat. the pre cat may be deleted.

[Scooby South]

For my own Reference:

Replacement converters must have a minimum catalyst density of 100 cells per inch and minimum substrate length of 3 inches. REF OCT 2012 FAST TRACK

[Mitch]

So.. what are our options within that restriction?

[UncleFester]

Interesting. So a 300 cell cat is required. I believe most vendors on the forum are using a 200 cell.

[Scooby South]

Originally Posted by UncleFester

Interesting. So a 300 cell cat is required. I believe most vendors on the forum are using a 200 cell.

not true...only a 100 Cell is required...but it has to be at least 3 inches long...

Bill