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04-26-2006, 02:38 PM
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And FYI... the STi, Evo, E36 M3 and C4 vette are also in BSP so it's not like the competition is any easier than in STU. There just happens to be a bunch more people running STU locally. Personally, I think the 8 will probably be more competitive in STU given that you are allowed wider tires than the AWD guys in that class.
04-26-2006, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by kwescott
Thank you Michael. You definately took a lot of pictures. I think I drank an entire Mountain Dew watching the entire slide show. 
One of my favorites from your series.
One of my favorites from your series.
04-26-2006, 08:03 PM
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i c. but, hmm.... why don't they mark the course w/ wide bright-colored tape then? same result (ie u can see the course) and no scuff marks.
also. wouldn't u have to put a LOT of tape to prevent the marks? a cone is what, at least a foot high. the small amount of tape that i see everyone putting from the photos doesn't look like it would be enough. is it?
also. wouldn't u have to put a LOT of tape to prevent the marks? a cone is what, at least a foot high. the small amount of tape that i see everyone putting from the photos doesn't look like it would be enough. is it?
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04-26-2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by lesper4
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=88426
These look a lot like what jason isley is running on (rims) correct me if i am wrong. Any takers?
These look a lot like what jason isley is running on (rims) correct me if i am wrong. Any takers?
04-26-2006, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Detrich
a newbie question... why do u have to put tape along the edges of your car for auto-x'ing?
All that tape on your car is a good way to make sure it will never be in a mag.
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04-26-2006, 08:28 PM
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when i get my wheels back on, what class would i be in?
245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear, and lowering springs. nothing else. i'm highly interested in participating to one of these events now that i've had my first taste of it this saturday that just passed
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245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear, and lowering springs. nothing else. i'm highly interested in participating to one of these events now that i've had my first taste of it this saturday that just passed
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04-26-2006, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by xrider01
when i get my wheels back on, what class would i be in?
245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear, and lowering springs. nothing else. i'm highly interested in participating to one of these events now that i've had my first taste of it this saturday that just passed.
245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear, and lowering springs. nothing else. i'm highly interested in participating to one of these events now that i've had my first taste of it this saturday that just passed
.If you are going to run that big nasty stager in you tires size I would suggest a bigger rear swaybar, that will help your car turn.
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04-26-2006, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
Only newbies and people that hit lots of stuff fugly cars up like that. The rest of us wax off the cone marks.
04-26-2006, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
Sure, but as long as he is on street tires he should run STU.
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04-26-2006, 10:08 PM
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(not that he is bad - those classes are just rediculously off balance for the 8)
04-26-2006, 10:28 PM
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I'm a little disappointed that this one isn't your favorite
04-26-2006, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Detrich
i c. but, hmm.... why don't they mark the course w/ wide bright-colored tape then? same result (ie u can see the course) and no scuff marks.
also. wouldn't u have to put a LOT of tape to prevent the marks? a cone is what, at least a foot high. the small amount of tape that i see everyone putting from the photos doesn't look like it would be enough. is it?
also. wouldn't u have to put a LOT of tape to prevent the marks? a cone is what, at least a foot high. the small amount of tape that i see everyone putting from the photos doesn't look like it would be enough. is it?
the best reason i can tell, is that when a car goes out bound so to speak. he hits a cone and seconds or added to his run. where as if there was tape on the ground it would be almost impossible to tell. unless they had sensors in the tape on the ground.. so a cone flying away lets you know that you went too wide or cut too sharp..
04-26-2006, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Detrich
a newbie question... why do u have to put tape along the edges of your car for auto-x'ing?
04-26-2006, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by xrider01
when i get my wheels back on, what class would i be in?
245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear, and lowering springs. nothing else. i'm highly interested in participating to one of these events now that i've had my first taste of it this saturday that just passed.
245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear, and lowering springs. nothing else. i'm highly interested in participating to one of these events now that i've had my first taste of it this saturday that just passed
.You could race with me in STU and run on the tires you have, or race in BSP with Casey on the tires you have, or with race tires.
If you keep Erica's rims, and want to exchange your springs for my stock springs (which are in the garage), you could race B-stock. Oh, so many options grasshopper.
04-26-2006, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SnowFl8k
Either way he is going to have his *** handed to him...just figured a class where it is still POSSIBLE to run race tires would be better? (not that he is bad - the STU class is just rediculously off balance for the 8 - race tires in BSP help ALOT as Casey the man has shown us)
As for me racing in BSP....I checked my side skirts and all the fasteners on the bottom are still in tact. I definately do not want to remove them and loosen these fasteners. I guess I will have to go the "plead my case to those in BSP" route....or just continue in STU and get practice in.
04-26-2006, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
They really are not off balance, just a matter of no one has fully set up an RX8 for those classes. I think the RX8 could be the car to have for STU.
I just installed the MS springs/struts/sways.
I know I still need good rims and tires..but what else would be recommendations. I don't think I can get lightened flywheel, but pulleys are legal.
04-26-2006, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by micahel
the best reason i can tell, is that when a car goes out bound so to speak. he hits a cone and seconds or added to his run. where as if there was tape on the ground it would be almost impossible to tell. unless they had sensors in the tape on the ground.. so a cone flying away lets you know that you went too wide or cut too sharp..
04-26-2006, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kwescott
what is Team RX8 doing that is beyond what I have so far.
Like I mentioned before, I think the 8 is more competitive in STU than BSP at least at a national level... but unfortunately you have a lot of good experienced drivers in the local STU class. If you look at Sunday's results, the 2nd place driver in BSP would have placed way down in 7th in STU, yet BSP is supposed to be the faster class. You just have some tough competition, doesn't mean the car can't compete in the class. You're still a noob with a relatively stock car and crappy tires... give it time.
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04-26-2006, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kwescott
True, true, true.
As for me racing in BSP....I checked my side skirts and all the fasteners on the bottom are still in tact. I definately do not want to remove them and loosen these fasteners. I guess I will have to go the "plead my case to those in BSP" route....or just continue in STU and get practice in.
As for me racing in BSP....I checked my side skirts and all the fasteners on the bottom are still in tact. I definately do not want to remove them and loosen these fasteners. I guess I will have to go the "plead my case to those in BSP" route....or just continue in STU and get practice in.
04-26-2006, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mp5
Looks like he's going all out. Custom Koni coilovers, removed the AC, custom intake, new pullies, lightweight battery, fat 9.5 inch wheels with Yokohamas, custom exhaust, etc. Plus he is starting with a base model which is a bit lighter than our GTs.
Like I mentioned before, I think the 8 is more competitive in STU than BSP at least at a national level... but unfortunately you have a lot of good experienced drivers in the local STU class. If you look at Sunday's results, the 2nd place driver in BSP would have placed way down in 7th in STU, yet BSP is supposed to be the faster class. You just have some tough competition, doesn't mean the car can't compete in the class. You're still a noob with a relatively stock car and crappy tires... give it time.
Like I mentioned before, I think the 8 is more competitive in STU than BSP at least at a national level... but unfortunately you have a lot of good experienced drivers in the local STU class. If you look at Sunday's results, the 2nd place driver in BSP would have placed way down in 7th in STU, yet BSP is supposed to be the faster class. You just have some tough competition, doesn't mean the car can't compete in the class. You're still a noob with a relatively stock car and crappy tires... give it time.
If you want to take your car to the next level for STU you need to step up to some serious wheels and tires. It is a joke to run the OE tires on the RX8 in ANY class much less STU. Also a race alignment would not hurt.
p.s. I would love to drive you car with the MS bits and a serious STU wheel/tire setup.
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