Next year???

[dsmith]

Is it too early to ask what everyone is planning for next season? What class, what tires, what car??

[Kevin M]

FP. V710s. AWD Subaru, no turbo. Should weigh <2500 pounds dry.

[MikeK]

I'm giving serious consideration to buying my first new set of tires in 4 years.

[Timothy5509]

I am thinking about moving over to STR. I just got new dunlop star specs, should be a huge improvement over the all season i ran this year.

[tom1977]

planning? I am always planning...:devil:
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[MattR]

I can tell you what I wont be driving!

Maybe looking for a co-drive...I'll chip in on tires :)

[MPREZIV]

Same car, 265 width Star Specs...



NEVERLIFT

[miataman]

Please someone make a decent tire bigger than 225 in a 15. Totally unfair with your 265's that's rediculus

[dsmith]

Please someone make a decent tire bigger than 225 in a 15. Totally unfair with your 265's that's rediculus

Maybe time to go to 16s Ed?

[Kevin M]

Maybe time to go to 16s Ed?

This. :lol:

Or V710s... :devil:

[solonut]

This. :lol:

Or V710s... :devil:

nope...Hoosier A6 275/35x15

[miataman]

yeah, those A6s are cheap. I looked into 16's once and I feel I just don't have enough HP to turn them :lol:. Really though 16's are a dieing breed. Not too many tires out there for them any more + would have to be a totally custom wheel to get any wider than what I already have 9". 17's are crazy big, but you get all the choices in the world. I believe that 15's on 225 is the best compromise at the moment.

[Kevin M]

I bet those 275s fit your 15s nicely.

[solonut]

yeah, those A6s are cheap. I looked into 16's once and I feel I just don't have enough HP to turn them :lol:. Really though 16's are a dieing breed. Not too many tires out there for them any more + would have to be a totally custom wheel to get any wider than what I already have 9". 17's are crazy big, but you get all the choices in the world. I believe that 15's on 225 is the best compromise at the moment.

Here is a source for used ones.... http://www.baautox.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=7646&start=0&rid=35

Thy are take-offs from Tom Kubos CSP miata

[Kevin M]

If I could find a set of 15s to fit over my brakes, I might be interested in a set myself.

[dsmith]

After seeing how well Kevin did in H Stock, and the new PAX numbers for this year, I'm thinking maybe a decent H Stock car and some good driving might again be the ticket. I've got the decent H Stock car - Civic Si - (the good driving part might be a problem) but I'd need some tires. What did you run this year Kevin, RE-11s?

[Kevin M]

We were on clearance RE-01Rs from 2009 for the first 5 events, then got fresh Dunlops. I'd go with the StarSpecs given a choice, in the widest size you can cram on the tires. What size are your stock wheels?

[dsmith]

we were on clearance re-01rs from 2009 for the first 5 events, then got fresh dunlops. I'd go with the starspecs given a choice, in the widest size you can cram on the tires. What size are your stock wheels?

205\50\16

[Kevin M]

16x6.5? If so, you can probably fit 225/50s

[van]

205\50\16

That my stock size and I fit 225/50/16. Not sure of my rim width.

[Kevin M]

Your wheels are 16x7 Van.

[tom1977]

kevin, are you the only one running FP so far?

[Kevin M]

As far as I know.

[dsmith]

Got to see how many drivers our household will have competing next year. Adam might get a co-drive with someone, if that's the case Sheri and I will probably go to STR in the Miata; if Adam doesn't co-drive it will be he and Sheri in the Miata in STR and I'll run the Honda in H Stock with the widest rubber I can squeeze on it.

[tom1977]

I was originally going to run FP, but noticed I would have been the only one. Therefore, I was going to run the SU class...IF I dont modify out of FP over the winter, I may have to choose FP. I get to compete with van over in SU though....hmmm.......decisions, decisions...

[Kevin M]

If you plan to run street tires, you need to stay in SU to get the street tire factor.

[tom1977]

Yup, sure do^^^^I may want to run FP, but I have plans that if completed, will force me to stay in SU as originally planned. I know that I can still run street tires in FP, but I get no modifier.

[dknv]

..I'm thinking maybe a decent H Stock car and some good driving might again be the ticket. . .I was thinking the same thing.

Isn't there a Subaru model still left in HS?

[Kevin M]

Yes, the 1.8 and 2.2 liter Imprezas, plus some similar Legacies. But there's no way I'd drive a Subaru in stock trim without it being an STi.

[miataman]

Currently building my engine again with everything fully balanced by B and B balanceing, hope to run up to 8000 RPM next year so that I can do less shifting around autocross. Dialing boost down to around 15psi and runing stock ignition for track events to keep reliability higher. Installing a fan on my oil cooler, finishing a cold air box, and some permenant radiator shroud panels to ward off overheating at the track.

[dsmith]

Cars, they are never done are they Ed?

[miataman]

I don't have enough disipline to call my car done. If I were smart I would have been done a long time ago.

[Cody]

Not planning to change a thing. :)

[miataman]

Lame

[Cody]

Lame

Jealous?

[miataman]

there is always room for improvment my friend

[sperry]

there is always room for improvment my friend
Naw. The more Cody monkeys around with the car, the more it's broken and slower.

[Cody]

Any further mods are either cost prohibitive (diffs, brakes, 2.5L motor, P&P&C headers) or would take away from the streetability (stiffer suspension, catless exhaust). My car is primarily my daily driver and simply doubles as an autocross car. :)

[jmanfoo]

I will probably only be out a couple of times next year. I am hoping the car will be up for 1 or 2 PDX events.

[GaryG]

Hi Guys, what class does a stock '04 Mazdaspeed Miata fit in? I was planning on dumping the factory 17's for some lighter and stronger 15's.
I have heard the Mazdaspeed wheels are not very strong!

[miataman]

I would bet that your stock wheels are plenty strong for anything but huge potholes. Now if they fit the tire you want, is another story. To keep in stock class you will have to run the origoinal wheels. I believe that changing the size of your wheels puts you into Street Prepared. Just run Novice right out of the gate, my suggestion.

[dsmith]

Hi Guys, what class does a stock '04 Mazdaspeed Miata fit in? I was planning on dumping the factory 17's for some lighter and stronger 15's.
I have heard the Mazdaspeed wheels are not very strong!

There are a couple of classes you would fit in, depending on the mods to the car - like wheel size. MiataMan is right, just come out and run Novice class for a few events and get the feel for which class you want to end up in.

[solonut]

Hi Guys, what class does a stock '04 Mazdaspeed Miata fit in? I was planning on dumping the factory 17's for some lighter and stronger 15's.
I have heard the Mazdaspeed wheels are not very strong!

The Racing Hart wheels on your car are fine...If you don run novice you wil be in CS with stock wheels. We have a pretty good Miata contingent with in our group. The main thing is....Have fun!!

[GaryG]

Thank you, probably best to start slow, but hard to not to mod the car!

[miataman]

So uh, Mr. D Smith what are you planning for this next year? Going to the darkside?

[dsmith]

So uh, Mr. D Smith what are you planning for this next year? Going to the darkside?

I still want to, but my wallet doesn't seem to agree. Looks like it's not going to be possible, unless I hit the lottery or something. It comes down to new teeth for Adam, or the supercharger, and well, it's hard to chew with a supercharger. Besides, you were fast enough this year, can't imagine trying to catch you after you've rebuilt your mill yet again, but if Publisher's Clearing House knocks on my door with the big check, I'll give it a try.

[k-dogg39]

Lots of plans/dreams! :lol: Hopefully I can make them happen before next season.

I will be staying in SM unless there is no one running there consistently, then I will go play in SU with Van.

[Kevin M]

I think your wagon is FP legal. :devil:

[k-dogg39]

I think your wagon is FP legal. :devil:
Hmmmm... Battle of the wagons?:devil::) that would be fun. But that would add more cost of r-comps. :(

[vic]

I still want to, but my wallet doesn't seem to agree. Looks like it's not going to be possible, unless I hit the lottery or something. It comes down to new teeth for Adam, or the supercharger, and well, it's hard to chew with a supercharger. Besides, you were fast enough this year, can't imagine trying to catch you after you've rebuilt your mill yet again, but if Publisher's Clearing House knocks on my door with the big check, I'll give it a try.
I heard there is a supercharger on special! Comes with a life time supply of yogurt.

[tom1977]

Hmmmm... Battle of the wagons?:devil::) that would be fun. But that would add more cost of r-comps. :(
I dont believe that you have to use r comps...you just dont get tire modifier.

[silvios203]

as for me, next year ill try to make it to more events am going to try to stay in bsp full time.
for my car i have some plans, have clutch and lightweight flywheel, have a box full of poly bushings, got a few power adders but not much, now i just need to get enough money for coiloves, i think my star spec will last half a season then ill step up to 265

[AlexR]

I'm going to get my motor repaired before next year. :D might find me a new bumper cover too (and a passenger side air bag cover) .. :)

[Old Rallyist]

Debated about buying wider wheels and tires, but in the end decided on replacing the Mazda. This coming season I'll be competing in B Stock. The Mazda is still in the family. My daughter will be driving it, but probably not autocrossing.

[solonut]

Debated about buying wider wheels and tires, but in the end decided on replacing the Mazda. This coming season I'll be competing in B Stock. The Mazda is still in the family. My daughter will be driving it, but probably not autocrossing.

So what did you get??

[Old Rallyist]

I knew you would be lurking somewhere on the Forum. I haven't got it yet, but it should be delivered late next week. I found it on Craigslist in Phoenix. To provide a clue, the 18" rims are 8" wide in the front and 9" wide in the back. Then again all you need to do is to look to the left.

[dsmith]

I knew you would be lurking somewhere on the Forum. I haven't got it yet, but it should be delivered late next week. I found it on Craigslist in Phoenix. To provide a clue, the 18" rims are 8" wide in the front and 9" wide in the back. Then again all you need to do is to look to the left.

Congratulations on the new car; always hate to see someone leave the Miata world and go to the dark side, but that's a nice ride.

[dknv]

To provide a clue, the 18" rims are 8" wide in the front and 9" wide in the back. Then again all you need to do is to look to the left.Does it go to 11?
Hope to see you on the Stead tarmac this year.

[solonut]

I knew you would be lurking somewhere on the Forum. I haven't got it yet, but it should be delivered late next week. I found it on Craigslist in Phoenix. To provide a clue, the 18" rims are 8" wide in the front and 9" wide in the back. Then again all you need to do is to look to the left.

co-drive??:devil:

[dsmith]

I'm very curious to see how the surface at Stead holds up during the Street Survival/Solo School days. If it has improved from last year, that could cause a seachange for a bunch of people, and tire choices could come back into play. I know Kevin is committing to R-Comps this year, could we see some Production and Modified cars return?

[Kevin M]

You're not the only one Don. I'm thinking I'll probably wait until May to run the R comps at Stead just due to the lower temperatures. I think as long as we continue with the sweepers, I'll be fine on race tires.

[Timothy5509]

I was originally going to run STR, but with my currently tight budget I might just go back down to C stock. with the new class consolidation that looks to be going into effect, should still be some competition to run against (and that was my main reason to move to STR). If I was to run in STR it would be in a mostly C stock car.

[tom1977]

I was originally going to run STR, but with my currently tight budget I might just go back down to C stock. with the new class consolidation that looks to be going into effect, should still be some competition to run against (and that was my main reason to move to STR). If I was to run in STR it would be in a mostly C stock car.
After talking with you last night, I figured that you would go to c stock...

[dsmith]

I was originally going to run STR, but with my currently tight budget I might just go back down to C stock. with the new class consolidation that looks to be going into effect, should still be some competition to run against (and that was my main reason to move to STR). If I was to run in STR it would be in a mostly C stock car.

C Stock!? Hmmm, want to run with Debbie and Rachel heh? Can't say as I blame you, they're a lot more fun than the bunch of geezers in STR this year.

[MattR]

+1 for C Stock! I'll be running in C Stock now as well....

[dknv]

+1 for C Stock! I'll be running in C Stock now as well....:cool:! What will you be running?

[MattR]

:cool:! What will you be running?


A C-stock eligible car of course! I'll reveal once it actually gets here.

[vic]

A C-stock eligible car of course! I'll reveal once it actually gets here.

Just a guess here. 06 + Cooper S JCW w/lsd

[sperry]

Just a guess here. 06 + Cooper S JCW w/lsd
I'm gonna guess Ferrari FF.

AWD, 651 hp V12, 4 seats, hatchback. 208mph top speed, 0-62 in 3.7 seconds.

That's a c-stock car, right?

http://www.luxuo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Ferrari-FF-468x311.jpg

[van]

I vote Mazda

[MattR]

Just a guess here. 06 + Cooper S JCW w/lsd


You know me so well my friend! It's an 09...and I want to talk to you when you get back. :D

[dknv]

Just a guess here. 06 + Cooper S JCW w/lsd
That should be a Load of Fun!

[vic]

You know me so well my friend! It's an 09...and I want to talk to you when you get back. :D

AWESOME!:cool: I have been back for about a 1&1/2 months. Give me a call anytime.

[Bryannelsonlaw]

Looks like I am finally going to run some real ASP wheels (like the big boys run in ASP at the National Tour Races) rather than stock. Bogarts in 17 x 9 and 17 x 10. Should help over the 17 x 7.5's I've been running.:D

[vic]

Are we going to see more of Dean and Scott running this year?

[Dean]

Are we going to see more of Dean and Scott running this year?At the track and maybe autocross.
My car is running and has been to Thunderhill and Infineon already.

[sperry]

Are we going to see more of Dean and Scott running this year?
Which Scott?

I've got a rebuilt motor in the WRX that's currently getting broken in when it's not snowing. I'm definitely planning on running at the PDX's this year, with the occasional autocross or two. *fingers crossed*