MattR |
2004-02-18 10:22 PM |
I've been doing some extensive reading on the new STU class. Dean, Debbie, I think Reno SCCA needs to run this class this year. It is official from the SCCA, it was discussed at the Topeka convention, so I imagine Dave DeBorde has some knowledge of it. Let me know if you hear anything...also, I might bring it up when I see him this weekend, if this class is indeed an option locally, I may consider it, but I have a lot to do to the car :twisted:
Basically, it would allow for an STX-prepped STI! Which means full exhaust, Adjustable top mounts, reflash, etc, would all be legal to get an STI started. Scott???? Would a stage 1 Vishnu (or equivalent) tuned STi be legal in STU? As long as boost remained untouched it should be fine right? Is that an option with the XEDE? I'm not entirely sure what no boost mod means. My dilema is that I don;t want to run a class by myself this year, that would be a drag, and I don't see anyone else around that would run more than a few events. Tony (Silver EVO) would probably be the only other regular. And I'm not even sure how many events he will make.
I really am leaning towards staying in NAS though, I really enjoyed the few street tire races I had last year.
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Heres a good summary I found:
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Reflecting the success of the ST concept both nationally and regionally, the two supplemental classes were developed as the next logical steps in the progression of this category. Variants of one or both of these classes are already being offered in several regions across the country.
STS2 will follow the STS rule set, but the eligible cars will be restricted to two-seaters with engine displacements of 1.8 liters or less. This class will provide a home for a number of popular vehicles, including the Honda CRX and del Sol, Mazda RX7 (non-turbo, '79-'92) and Miata ('90-'97), Toyota MR2 ('85-'89), as well as other similar vehicles. STS category rules 14.1 to 14.10 apply. Further, as in STS, only original equipment viscous limited slip differentials are legal in STS-2. Excluded vehicles include Lotus (all), Mazda Miata (99+), and Toyota MR2 ('91-'95 and '00+).
STU will follow the STX rule set, but will raise the displacement limit for otherwise STX-legal vehicles to 3.1 liters for forced induction and to unlimited displacement for natural aspiration. To accommodate the greater power of these vehicles, restrictions on wheel width are lifted and the maximum tire width will be increased to 275 for front or rear wheel drive vehicles (but will remain at 245 for AWD vehicles). Other than these limited exceptions, the STX rule set as described in 14.11 applies. This class extends the Street Touring concept to cars including the Audi S4, BMW M3 (E36), Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Neon SRT-4, Ford Mustang, Mazda RX-8, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. 8, Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac GTO, Subaru WRX STi, Volvo S60 R, and Toyota Supra. Excluded vehicles include the E46 M3 and the E39 M5.
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