STX Rules and Setup Questions

[MTCRX]

Originally Posted by conedodging

The 2015 was always classed in STX, they just messed up when making the rulebook drafts.

I have read discussions both ways so I wasn't sure of the final results. Thanks.

[rayspeed]

Originally Posted by justint5387

I have a 2015 WRX with basic STX mods, Ohlins R&T, camber plates, rear sway bar, TBE, and intake. I will be running it this weekend after driving @tigermack BRZ. Highly doubt the WRX can beat the BRZ, it has a lot more weight.

You'll have the best comparison results.
Guessing it's basically like the speed but with AWD. It'll be able to put the power down better but the weight will still hold it back in the cornering aspect.

In full STX trim maybe more competitive in the pro solo's but not really dominate anywhere unless it can shed some serious weight.

[piknockout]

Expect it to be tougher to beat at a Pro (assuming things don't blow up) and also course dependent. I hear the ringland issues are still around, so if any do get built, expect them to end up in SM within a couple of years. See STU for proof, even though the GR STi is a competitive car.

[conedodging]

Originally Posted by piknockout

Expect it to be tougher to beat at a Pro (assuming things don't blow up) and also course dependent. I hear the ringland issues are still around, so if any do get built, expect them to end up in SM within a couple of years. See STU for proof, even though the GR STi is a competitive car.

Even on the new 2.0L in the WRX?

[2superblus]

Originally Posted by MTCRX

In today's SCCA Fastrack the 2015 Subaru WRX is now moved to STX. I think that car could have a chance to be the class dominator. It has a similar but better advantage in hp to weight ratio, about 12 #/hp vs the FRs/BRZ 14#/hp and all-wheel drive. Has anyone run against a well prepared '15 WRX yet? Any thoughts?

You are correct it could be a winner.

The STAC will be monitoring it's performance and could be bumped out at any time to another class due to the new car classing 1 year rule.

[autoXracer]

Originally Posted by piknockout

So I have a midpipe that I picked up a while ago. I know Annie's car last year didn't have one and I know it makes things louder. Thinking of leaving it off for now and then maybe selling it or putting it on later. Thoughts from this crowd? :p

Do you mean frontpipe including the cat? I've been thinking how it would be, doing just header and keeping the rest of the exhaust stock

[piknockout]

Originally Posted by conedodging

Even on the new 2.0L in the WRX?

Doh, I'm stupid. Was thinking of the new STi. That's right, new 2.0L WRX has the FA. Nevermind, nothing to see here.

[AyJay]

With all the OFTs floating around nowadays, is there any easy way to tell if the competition is running e85?

I'm not really looking to raise a fuss over it or anything ... but I don't wanna be the only one *not* running e85 if the local competition is.

[was385]

Originally Posted by AyJay

With all the OFTs floating around nowadays, is there any easy way to tell if the competition is running e85?

I'm not really looking to raise a fuss over it or anything ... but I don't wanna be the only one *not* running e85 if the local competition is.

You can smell it if you're standing close by.

[AyJay]

Originally Posted by was385

You can smell it if you're standing close by.

o ok. i never noticed a difference. i will admit my sense of smell absolutely sucks. i'm always the last one to smell anything... which isn't always a bad thing.

[Kostamojen]

Isn't E85 illegal this year?

[AyJay]

Originally Posted by Kostamojen

Isn't E85 illegal this year?

Yea, it's illegal in STX. There was people last year admitting they ran it anyway...
I'm capable of running e85 but wasn't planning on it. I just dont wanna be the only 1 NOT running it if other people are.

[Amaya]

"Illegal"

[Amaya]

I heard someone say that a lot of the guys were still using it. I don't have e85 near me and from what I've heard 93 octane can make just as much power (N/A) and we have that at practically every gas station.