STX Rules and Setup Questions

[smg1138]

Originally Posted by CoolHandMoss

Though, I may be speaking too soon as I haven't actually raced it yet. I may feel a little differently if it starts under-steering badly on course.

Should be interesting to see. I can’t help but feel putting softer springs up front would cause too much body roll. Of course that can be addressed with bigger sway bars but then you lose some independence. I can definitely see the appeal of SSC class though. Significantly less expensive and still very streetable setup.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by dvalue

Anyone ever reach a consensus on if the transition control was legal?

The what?

[M0nk3y]

Originally Posted by dvalue

Anyone ever reach a consensus on if the transition control was legal?

Per new rules this year re: open boost and open ecu imo yes it’s legak


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[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by cjd

In the rain, lower spring rates definitely seem to help. Saw an SSC car take top PAX in conditions that were barely above freezing, and wet... and the stuff falling from the sky shifted to ice pellets as we were cleaning up. I have no idea what their swaybar setup or alignment was, but of course the sways for SSC can be pretty stiff.

Who would have guessed snowflake class was really about weather conditions though?

Eric is one great driver! I look forward to seeing how we compare with my stx car to his ssc car at a couple events this year.

[smg1138]

Originally Posted by DocWalt

Get Centric blanks.

Would it be a good idea to remove the dust shields when I change rotors? I'm pretty sure that's legal for Street Touring.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by ka-t_240

Eric is one great driver! I look forward to seeing how we compare with my stx car to his ssc car at a couple events this year.

My times were not worth anything as comparison for many reasons... But there were some very fast drivers there still. It will be an interesting season.

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by cjd

My times were not worth anything as comparison for many reasons... But there were some very fast drivers there still. It will be an interesting season.

Them CWSCC Ice racers... lol

I don't get to many events that direction, but see most of that crew at MN events.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by ka-t_240

Them CWSCC Ice racers... lol

I don't get to many events that direction, but see most of that crew at MN events.

Ooh yeah, the ice racing crew were all at the top of the pile. That would probably be good for me to try one of these days too.

Me, I was just happy I made it through my runs - same conditions I lost my car in at the end of last season, I had just a few jitters. Slowly losing those... I ran MPSS and didn't push them much that day.

[Locust]

Originally Posted by smg1138

Looking at finally dumping my stock top hats and getting some camber plates this year. Any of you guys running the Ground Control plates? Looks like they have plenty of camber and caster adjustment. Plus they apparently add almost 1" of suspension travel which seems like a plus. Any downsides I'm not seeing? Also considering the Raceseng plates, but they are damn pricey.

If you're willing to sell your OEM tophats I'd love to buy them off you.

[smg1138]

Originally Posted by Locust

If you're willing to sell your OEM tophats I'd love to buy them off you.

I’m probably going to hang onto them. Will most likely put the car back to stock whenever I eventually sell it.

[EffaressNOOB]

Thoughts on a 17x9et30 wheel and what sort of tire size and alignment options for AutoX and or track? STX of course


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[CoolHandMoss]

That's a big question. All of that info is concisely discussed in the "STX setup" thread. And throughout this one as well.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30303

In short, BFG rival 1.5's in 245 or 255-40/17. Lots of camber with more up front. But the rivals are not so great for the track. That's a different question.

[EffaressNOOB]

Originally Posted by CoolHandMoss

That's a big question. All of that info is concisely discussed in the "STX setup" thread. And throughout this one as well.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30303

In short, BFG rival 1.5's in 245 or 255-40/17. Lots of camber with more up front. But the rivals are not so great for the track. That's a different question.

Mainly concerned about the +30 offset and the tire dimensions that wrap it. +30 is pretty rare and I can’t seem to find comments through the search



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[smg1138]

I don't know if I've ever seen anyone run a 17x9 +30 wheel on this car. If you could even find some they're likely to rub the fenders unless you have crazy camber. One of the most popular wheels in STX are Enkei RPF1's in 17x9 +35. For me they don't poke at all with a 1.5" drop and -2.5 front -2.0 rear camber. Maybe not the most original setup, but they're a proven design that's light, relatively strong, and reasonably priced.