STF posts

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by NJ Drive

Yeah. I figured three door 2nd gens are going to be 80 to 100 lbs lighter than me on average.

Our 3-door 2012 was 2269lbs bone stock: with steel wheels, floor mats, spare tire, all of it.

In race trim our 2012 was 100lbs heavier than my 2007, but the 2012 did not have the carbon rear hatch, hood, still had door bars and a complete dash. If anything I think the newer car could be a touch lighter than the older ones.

Now if you have a 5-door you could be a bit heavier due to the difference in glass and extra bits in the doors.

[NJ Drive]

Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

Our 3-door 2012 was 2269lbs bone stock: with steel wheels, floor mats, spare tire, all of it.

In race trim our 2012 was 100lbs heavier than my 2007, but the 2012 did not have the carbon rear hatch, hood, still had door bars and a complete dash. If anything I think the newer car could be a touch lighter than the older ones.

Now if you have a 5-door you could be a bit heavier due to the difference in glass and extra bits in the doors.

Interesting Jason, thanks for that info. I agree with the 5dr weighing more. Mine weighed in new at 2340 with the UR 23mm(+13lbs), Star Specs(+12lbs more than stock), stock alloys(+8lbs total more than 15" steelies). This was with no spare tire, no mats, but a couple gallons less than full.

[racerb]

In our area theres the local SCCA group, then theres the Tarheel Sports Car Club, and if that ain't enough, we've got Triad Sports Car Club putting on events. Only issue we have right now is that the SCCA group has yet to release a 2013 event schedule, getting nervous that there might not be any events.

http://www.ncrscca.com/

http://www.auto-x.com/

http://www.thscc.com/

racerb

[why?]

Originally Posted by racerb

In our area theres the local SCCA group, then theres the Tarheel Sports Car Club, and if that ain't enough, we've got Triad Sports Car Club putting on events. Only issue we have right now is that the SCCA group has yet to release a 2013 event schedule, getting nervous that there might not be any events.

http://www.ncrscca.com/

http://www.auto-x.com/

http://www.thscc.com/

racerb

gah, so awesome. i'd have to drive 2 and a half hours to get to the nearest autocross.

[kou]

How do I get in on some of this autocross?

[NJ Drive]

Originally Posted by kou

How do I get in on some of this autocross?

Since you're in NJ...

www.autox4u.com

There are plenty of events at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford run by no less than three different clubs- NNJR SCCA, MSNE, NNJR PCA.

I still think one of the best online tutorials is had by the Rocky Mountain Region SCCA here: http://www.rmsolo.org/rmsoloschool/index.html

If you're in South Jersey, there is also SJR SCCA as well as Philly SCCA just across the river.

[justjesus]

^

Follow this link http://www.nediv.com/ and look into the "solo" part.

There's also a cool video about "autoX" here:
http://www.solo2.com/

You might also find that video in YouTube if you search "Sea of Cones"

NJ Drive might be able to assist you further in your particular region. :)

[NJ Drive]

What's the consensus on hub spacers in Street Touring, legal or not legal? I'm not seeing an allowance for them but would like a second opinion.

[racerb]

Seems to be a gray area that is kinda open to inperpretation of the rules, I'm pretty sure I've seen some cars with them, just never looked that closely. Autocross rules like Showroom Stock rules, leave alot of items that state if it doesn't say you can do it, it's not legal. It's a great question, I'd like to know the answer to also.

racerb

[ilikerice]

Here some runs from sunday's event. First of the season.
friend let me borrow his Hero3. Finally got some video. I was running Azenis 615k with less than 2/32 tread on them. pretty bald honestly and it was 50 degrees and windy.. Came in 5th overall pax out of about 60

in order from run 2-6. Forgot to turn the camera on the first run.. derp

Got sideways in the lane changes.. I blame the cold tires.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiDU7pOruio

Got sideways again in the circle but was saved
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGr8M42jh_4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIGPvk8T404

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTHUgh11WYs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5y8hzwA6CU

[xnamerxx]

Looks like STF just made a class at the SD tour

[racerb]

Thats cool, are you signed up to run??

racerb

[xnamerxx]

Yep, lucky number 96 ;)

Its actually a pretty diverse group of cars, and having not seen any other competition, aside from the Mazda 3 that likes to beat up on me , its pretty refreshing.

Here's the entry list so far

8 Colgett, Tyler 2008 Honda Fit
39 Bucknell, Daniel 2007 Toyota Corolla S
135 Coe, Steve 2005 Mazda 3
196 Beyer, Bobby 2008 Toyota Yaris
6 Johnston, Kim 2004 Mini Cooper Good Doggy Phoenix, AZ

[justjesus]

hmmm. tempting.

i've always wanted to race against a Fit !! (For the last 4 years).

Do you have an avail seat? (well, depending on how well I do on Sunday!)

[xnamerxx]

I've got a seat available if you'd like. Just make sure to sign up for all available contingencies which I think is pretty much Toyo.

http://www.scca.com/solo/content.cfm?cid=44518

[justjesus]

cool :)

I think I like the Kumho deal the best. TRD doesn't recognize STF on the Pro Solo circuit. That's sad.

[xnamerxx]

LOL, make sure you bring your Kuhmos than

STF isn't technically a class in Prosolo its called S3 or something like that, but the contingency is still there.

[justjesus]

LOL, ok wise guy.

If Lt Noogie wasn't MIA, we could borrow his!