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Post by jprice130 on Jan 21, 2014 12:58:03 GMT -5
I know we've already been talking about possible changes to event formats/classes and that most of us have signed up to help with various club roles, but as the first event approaches, I'm curious to see what cars folks will be driving and in which class? Anyone going to make the move to Pro for the first time? Did you buy a new car? Ad mods to your existing car? Score a sweet co-drive with a friend? Post up your plans for 2014 and let's see who will be running where!
I guess I'll start and reveal that after a super fun 2013 season in Kurt Becker's Lotus Elise, I'm going to add a few suspension mods to my FR-S and run in open STX. Anyone going to join me?
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Post by ball80 on Jan 21, 2014 16:33:01 GMT -5
I know we've already been talking about possible changes to event formats/classes and that most of us have signed up to help with various club roles, but as the first event approaches, I'm curious to see what cars folks will be driving and in which class? Anyone going to make the move to Pro for the first time? Did you buy a new car? Ad mods to your existing car? Score a sweet co-drive with a friend? Post up your plans for 2014 and let's see who will be running where! I guess I'll start and reveal that after a super fun 2013 season in Kurt Becker's Lotus Elise, I'm going to add a few suspension mods to my FR-S and run in open STX. Anyone going to join me? Joe. How about going up to dsp with me?? |
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Post by ball80 on Jan 21, 2014 16:33:37 GMT -5
I know we've already been talking about possible changes to event formats/classes and that most of us have signed up to help with various club roles, but as the first event approaches, I'm curious to see what cars folks will be driving and in which class? Anyone going to make the move to Pro for the first time? Did you buy a new car? Ad mods to your existing car? Score a sweet co-drive with a friend? Post up your plans for 2014 and let's see who will be running where! I guess I'll start and reveal that after a super fun 2013 season in Kurt Becker's Lotus Elise, I'm going to add a few suspension mods to my FR-S and run in open STX. Anyone going to join me? Greg Henderson will be In Stx this year. He sold the miata |
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Post by PinkBimmer on Jan 21, 2014 18:18:35 GMT -5
I'm driving open STR or Ladies STR in the Torque Monster owned by the one and only Mike Licursi. Well depending on how well i learn to drive a manual... first lesson went well... many more to go
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Post by matthugie on Jan 21, 2014 18:44:01 GMT -5
I'll be making the jump to open SM. The car is having a lot done in the off season, and my fueling issues will be a thing of the past. By the time I'm done, there will literally not be a single fueling component that hasn't been replaced, and a surge tank will get rid of those pesky cavitation issues. Also rebuilding the diff, adding gauges, new engine mounts, adding camber and toe adjustments to the rear, subframe reinforcements, new wheel bearings, rebuilt calipers, hoosiers... and I'm sure I'm forgetting some stuff too. Not sure how many events I'll be able to make it to, but the car will be ready!
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Post by MrsVlad on Jan 21, 2014 19:27:50 GMT -5
I'll be driving something with 4 round black tires
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Post by matthugie on Jan 21, 2014 19:32:33 GMT -5
I'll be driving something with 4 round black tires No whitewalls? I'm disappointed. |
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Post by 3sgte on Jan 21, 2014 19:50:57 GMT -5
I'll be in G street with a Fiesta ST.
Does anybody know how to drive a front wheel car, ya know, quickly?
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Post by SE3P on Jan 21, 2014 20:44:48 GMT -5
DSP for me.
Fun times.
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Post by yellow CR on Jan 21, 2014 20:46:35 GMT -5
Why would I change to something else? But I will gladly take any runs in other people cars, just ask.
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Post by apexemall on Jan 22, 2014 4:46:28 GMT -5
I'm planning to split time between STX in the WRX (now 60 lbs lighter) and AS in the yellow Grand Sport (now with RE11s.)
Clyde Stahl
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Post by belcher on Jan 22, 2014 6:49:29 GMT -5
Open STX for me. New suspension on the R32. Won't help but it seemed like a fun thing to do.
Clyde, 60lbs.? Curious how you did it.
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Post by CoolGuy094 on Jan 22, 2014 8:29:53 GMT -5
I'll be making the jump to open SM. The car is having a lot done in the off season, and my fueling issues will be a thing of the past. By the time I'm done, there will literally not be a single fueling component that hasn't been replaced, and a surge tank will get rid of those pesky cavitation issues. Also rebuilding the diff, adding gauges, new engine mounts, adding camber and toe adjustments to the rear, subframe reinforcements, new wheel bearings, rebuilt calipers, hoosiers... and I'm sure I'm forgetting some stuff too. Not sure how many events I'll be able to make it to, but the car will be ready! Awesome, sounds like you had a fun off season! I just replaced all my fueling stuff too, with the exception of the lines. Glad to see you join the dark side on the Hoosiers. I look forward to some SM/SSM competition! Like Matt, I was tired of dealing with fueling issues so I revamped my fuel setup. I'm upping the boost once again to max out my current blower at a modest 15 PSI. Also switching to a larger rear tire (275). Biggest change will be a new suspension setup, which will undoubtedly be worse on course, so we'll have to see how that goes. And I'll likely put the rear sway bar back on to combat the rear tire bias from the larger 275's in the back. Other than that, its the same ol' Wheezy. Anyone else running in SSM this year? |
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Post by Ken Bury on Jan 22, 2014 8:34:48 GMT -5
Focus ST in G street. The only changes for the car will be a second set of wheels and tires. An EVO class for the driver and I'm sure the car will appreciate that.
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Post by chilihead on Jan 22, 2014 11:14:23 GMT -5
JCW'd R53 Cooper S with a new intake, rear sway bar, and a set of better tires. STX
What are the rules for running novice? I have run 3 events in the past two years but plan on running more this year.
TBall- What moved you to DSP?
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Post by ball80 on Jan 22, 2014 15:16:21 GMT -5
JCW'd R53 Cooper S with a new intake, rear sway bar, and a set of better tires. STX What are the rules for running novice? I have run 3 events in the past two years but plan on running more this year. TBall- What moved you to DSP? James. Well there are a few things. not all would require me to move, but some do. To start a GP intercooler Then some R comps that showed up at my house, i think they will cause in addiction that will lead to me spending lots of money Intake Manifold Headers 550 cc Injectors and got a new mynes tune mynes is tuned, is yours? |
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Post by gxpmatt on Jan 22, 2014 16:23:40 GMT -5
A Street for me. I was going to run Intermediate but I guess not any more?
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Post by rcogburn on Jan 22, 2014 19:55:21 GMT -5
I got a little tired of an up hill ASP PAX battle so I'm back to open ASP this year ! A few tweeks and upgrades to the Sky should make it a little quicker and easier to drive ! Biggest change for 2014 will be the addition of a fulltime Co Driver ( turns out that the NEW Wife Nancy is a darn good driver). Nancy is set up for a couple Evolution schools and I'm set for some National Events ! Biggest change will be with Nancy aboard and excited about Driving we will make all the CCR events and alot of local (SCR ETR TSCC Atlanta ) events. I hope to be back to my 2011 / 2012 30 event type season.  |
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Post by ein86 on Jan 22, 2014 21:22:56 GMT -5
Greg Henderson will be In Stx this year. He sold the miata Last place STX, here I come! |
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Post by jprice130 on Jan 22, 2014 22:40:41 GMT -5
Greg Henderson will be In Stx this year. He sold the miata Last place STX, here I come! Oh boy! Looks like we are going to have a nice variety of action in open STX. Can't wait! Although, I'm pretty certain Gregg will find a way to beat us down even if a Ford Focus ST isn't the ideal car for STX. Keep the replies coming! |
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Post by CoolGuy094 on Jan 22, 2014 22:51:47 GMT -5
Randy I need some competition in open SSM now that Michael is back in a wrong-wheel-drive car. Your Sky qualifies for SSM, right?
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Post by Frodo on Jan 23, 2014 0:21:15 GMT -5
Well no one runs opens STF all that much so more than likely I'll stay in Intermediate unless I'm moved up to Pro to play with the big boys.
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Just saw in the other thread that Intermediate will no longer be. Guess I'll try my luck in Pro. No competition in open STF and what better way to get better than to get waxed by the best.
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Post by apexemall on Jan 23, 2014 20:36:15 GMT -5
Open STX for me. New suspension on the R32. Won't help but it seemed like a fun thing to do. Clyde, 60lbs.? Curious how you did it. All pounds approximate - never could get hung up on details. Took off the wing for 17 lbs. Putting in a Braille 6 lb battery in front. Will run in parallel with the Odyssey (41 lbs) in the back for daily drive and remove the Odyssey for events. Took out one of two battery cables I ran to the back battery. Ground now to frame rail. (3 lbs). Went to 17 mm stock front sway bar instead of the 25 mm Perrin. (3 lbs) Plus, I've taken 25 lbs from around my plump mid section and changed one of my shoulder joints from bone to titanium. Looks like STX is going to rock this year. |
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Post by rcogburn on Jan 23, 2014 21:03:27 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure the Sky will bump up to SSM and if it did I could add a little areo that would help. But I still can't get past Greg besting me by such a small margin at the NCAC last year I ran Intermediate all year and didn't really put a lot of effort into Autox due to getting all Wife'ed up and the only time I ran open ASP I got a little spanked lol ! Maybe we could talk Greg into bumping up also  |
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Post by ball80 on Jan 23, 2014 23:01:31 GMT -5
Open STX for me. New suspension on the R32. Won't help but it seemed like a fun thing to do. Clyde, 60lbs.? Curious how you did it. All pounds approximate - never could get hung up on details. Took off the wing for 17 lbs. Putting in a Braille 6 lb battery in front. Will run in parallel with the Odyssey (41 lbs) in the back for daily drive and remove the Odyssey for events. Took out one of two battery cables I ran to the back battery. Ground now to frame rail. (3 lbs). Went to 17 mm stock front sway bar instead of the 25 mm Perrin. (3 lbs) Plus, I've taken 25 lbs from around my plump mid section and changed one of my shoulder joints from bone to titanium. Looks like STX is going to rock this year. I am most excited about the 25lbs. That is a great accomplishment and hope you even more success. Just hate that I'm not going to be in Stx with you! |
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Post by belcher on Jan 24, 2014 6:53:33 GMT -5
I think the 25lbs loss is cheating.  Good job Clyde. I should try that. |
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Post by stealthgtfour on Jan 24, 2014 15:51:13 GMT -5
your car
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Post by subydude on Jan 24, 2014 21:11:59 GMT -5
I'll be driving my Subaru in Pro and prompting other SM competitors to do the same.
Or anyone else's car that I think looks fun and likes donuts.
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Post by matthugie on Jan 24, 2014 21:35:19 GMT -5
I'll be driving my Subaru in Pro and prompting other SM competitors to do the same. Or anyone else's car that I think looks fun and likes donuts. Sorry chief, you won't manage to recruit me to run pro in my second full season. I've fought enough uphill battles in novice and tire, I'd like to have a relatively flat PAX battle for once if I can. I don't think I'll make it to enough events for it to really matter, but I will be in open SM when I'm there. However, my car does like donuts... |
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Post by caSSino on Jan 25, 2014 19:57:35 GMT -5
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Good job Clyde. I should try that.
