STX setup sharing thread (2021)

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by Brock H.

Figured I'd throw in my stuff. Got the car done and won my local area's class, but need some more experience before heading to the more serious events.

- Superpro Front Control Arm Bushings

Do you by chance of pics of the SuperPro FLCA bushings? I have been looking to a solution to replace the whitelines on my car.

[strat61caster]

Short tube EL header like Tomei is least preferred. UEL gives better gains down low and a good tune (there's some remote tuners who will work with you with OFT) will match the upper end gains offered by an EL header. Long tube EL header from ACE or JDL will give you a few extra ponies but fewer and more expensive tuning options out there to maximize.

I pulled my Tomei EL header off, OEM header back on, and flashed back to stock yesterday for my upcoming smog inspection. Driving around town the butt dyno can't tell the difference even with <100 miles on the clock for the ECU to relearn all the fuel trims. I'm in zero rush to put it back on.

[smg1138]

What are you guys liking for ride height? I'm finding 13.25" (hub center to fender) to be the sweet spot for me. But I also daily drive my FRS so I can't get crazy low.

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Short tube EL header like Tomei is least preferred. UEL gives better gains down low and a good tune (there's some remote tuners who will work with you with OFT) will match the upper end gains offered by an EL header. Long tube EL header from ACE or JDL will give you a few extra ponies but fewer and more expensive tuning options out there to maximize.

I pulled my Tomei EL header off, OEM header back on, and flashed back to stock yesterday for my upcoming smog inspection. Driving around town the butt dyno can't tell the difference even with <100 miles on the clock for the ECU to relearn all the fuel trims. I'm in zero rush to put it back on.

HP isn't the biggest concern to me, car makes more than enough to keep the back end happy in its current form. Need to try and get the rest of the car settled and happy before investing any other coin in the engine. I think. The OFT91oct tune for sure leaves some/much to be desired. ECUTECH/ACE would be ok, but I can't see dropping that coin right now with out doing a FlexFuel setup, which would be a no go for SCCA stuff. I have no idea if there is a easy way to just pull the Flex Fuel sensor before going to larger SCCA events due classing(sucks the sensor is enough to have problems regardless to whats in the tank). Then again, that header/tuning combo is probably half way to a K Swap.

I am hoping the swap to some lighter springs will be a help, and then I have to figure out some other brake pads to try.

[racingfool]

FF sensor

??

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by racingfool

??

Flex fuel, e85

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Flex fuel, e85

Thanks! Sadly, I live in the land of E85 being everywhere and 91 thats worse than Cali Fuel.

[Brock H.]

Originally Posted by ka-t_240

Do you by chance of pics of the SuperPro FLCA bushings? I have been looking to a solution to replace the whitelines on my car.

Tell me exactly what you want pics of and I'll grab them next time I'm under the car.

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by Brock H.

Tell me exactly what you want pics of and I'll grab them next time I'm under the car.

General pics would be great.

Curious how they deal w/ the "space/height" in comparison to the whiteline using 2 different rubber bushings with 1 metal shaft.

[Breadman]

wait correct me if im wrong but you can have a FF sensor but you just cant run ethanol right?

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by Breadman

wait correct me if im wrong but you can have a FF sensor but you just cant run ethanol right?

From what I have always been told in the past, the presence of the sensor / kit is not legal regardless to what fuel is in the tank. Maybe there is some better formal clarifications on this.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by ka-t_240

From what I have always been told in the past, the presence of the sensor / kit is not legal regardless to what fuel is in the tank. Maybe there is some better formal clarifications on this.

14.10.F
"Only sensors equipped from the manufacturer may be used for engine management."

edit: I agree that irl having the sensors and running pump gas wouldn't have my panties in a twist, but by the letter of the rulebook it is verboden per the above sentence and the rest of 14.10.F along with the old standby 'if it doesn't say you can, then you can't'.

These cars make good gains on E85 due to the high compression ratio, a protest would easily be justifiable and upheld.

[M0nk3y]

What @strat61caster said. No external sensors.

In addition, even if you had a tune for 93 but also had E85 on one of your maps. Even though you weren't running said map you'd still be in non-compliance.

[Breadman]

well i guess some locals can protest me if they want. its not like im national competitive