2016 STU Discussion!
#196
Evolving Member
Sorry, but an adjustable wastegate restrictor is definitely outside the bounds of what we'd consider legal. Yes, the exhaust components are "free" but manually or electronically controlling boost is explicitly prohibited. (we've discussed it).
#197
Evolving Member
with our new wheel and tire package we're very very far from that. Richard helped us weigh ours at Crow's, 3113lbs... course, I had my guitar in the back, so subtract 1lb for that.
#198
Evolved Member
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RJones - That weight would be using 17x9 wheels and 245s, I think the SM/SP guys have considerably more weight just in wheel/tire combinations, so they gain it one place, and give it back on wheels/tires.Oh, and mine was an RS, not many were campaigning those ABS-less toys.
Oh Doug, I must have misspoke, it is just part of the o2 housing and causes boost creep, it isn't adjustable once tuned, same as any other o2 housing that induces creep, whether by design or side effect.
Oh Doug, I must have misspoke, it is just part of the o2 housing and causes boost creep, it isn't adjustable once tuned, same as any other o2 housing that induces creep, whether by design or side effect.
#199
EvoM Guru
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I think I can see that weight on an RS, maybe. I'm around 2900lbs and don't have a lot that's different from an STU car for weight from an RS. Don't think you can pull AC in STU can you? That might be my only big difference from an STU car. Plus I have extra weight in the motor with the 2.3 (heavy crank), and more weight in wheels/tires.
I generally have rear seats in place but with them that puts me around the 2940 range.
I generally have rear seats in place but with them that puts me around the 2940 range.
#200
Evolved Member
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I think I can see that weight on an RS, maybe. I'm around 2900lbs and don't have a lot that's different from an STU car for weight from an RS. Don't think you can pull AC in STU can you? That might be my only big difference from an STU car. Plus I have extra weight in the motor with the 2.3 (heavy crank), and more weight in wheels/tires. I generally have rear seats in place but with them that puts me around the 2940 range.
#203
Evolved Member
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If I recall, my 17.9.5 RPF1s + Rivals at that time were ~38lbs... so a good 48lbs lighter across all 4 corners
If I was going to stay in STU & get 'serious business'.... I could make the argument that my original window sticker for my 06 RS had AC listed under "options" on it... not standard equipment, could mean that it could be removed, but only on that trim level.
If I was going to stay in STU & get 'serious business'.... I could make the argument that my original window sticker for my 06 RS had AC listed under "options" on it... not standard equipment, could mean that it could be removed, but only on that trim level.
#204
Evolving Member
Our 18x10 RPF1's with 265/35/18, full tread, came in at 45.5lbs.
#205
Evolved Member
#206
Evolving Member
10.5" would stretch them quite a bit, but sure, why not.. then, if we ever get more tire, you'd be golden, or if Brand-X comes out with something faster\wider (wider than the narrow RE71R), then you'd also be golden.
#207
Evolved Member
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A/C was not optional regardless of where it was listed on the sticker. no stock evo part number exists for a non-ac accessory belt because they all came with AC, including the RS.
Knowing first hand what it takes to get an evo9 rs down to around 2900lbs, count me as also suspect of 2900lbs being legal in STU even with 245's.
#210
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http://sololive.scca.com/STU.html another prosolo boost buggy win