Ive never really been into rallying before i got the Ralliart and naturally starting reading up on Mitsu's history and Evos and such.

Anyway, i have done basic HPDE's, some Auto X but never really even thought about Rally-X until now. Seems like alot of fun.

Basically, would the 09 be an ok RallyX car. I know its not an EVO, and isnt purpose built but how would it fair with maybe some minor mods?? Im just talking about having some fun, nothing really competitive in the least.

I have no idea what is needed to be a good Rally car but i know alot of WRX, non-STI's compete. And the RA is supposed to go up directly with the WRX.

Learn me on Rallying and if this car could do it decently

 

Lucky, I was thinking of doing some Auto-X events once i have some more money and read up on some driving techniques. My club here at JMU constantly goes out to events and I have yet to go or participate. I don't see why it wouldn't be able to compete, obviously tires would need to be changed but, as you said, I don't see why it shouldn't be an "okay" RallyX car. Top of the class? Probably not, but it should provide you enough to be competitive and, most importantly, have fun. Especially if you flash the ECU and some other bolt ons.

 

I think we would need to mod our suspension top notch and get some bolt ons and some great traction tires.

tires-bridgestone potenzas 235/45/18 are good.
suspension I really don't know how good tein springs are.

 

I'm not sure how the Rally X classes break up (SCCA classing?) but I would imagine a stock RA with a good set of dirt/snow tires would do alright.

 

+1 on the appropriate tires. Other than that, the car should be more than sufficient, and provide plenty of the most important element: fun.

 

I have spent a few years doing rallyx out here in So Cal. First in a 2008 Lancer GTS and then in a 2003 WRX.

First off, dont do any modifications. Spend a year running in the stock awd class and improve your driving. Get used to sliding your car around and the grip you get in different surfaces. If you are going to do anything, get a second set of wheels and put an all terrain or snow tire on them. (But with snow tires some groups will bump you to rally class so check on that first)

After you have found your groove and your times arent improving on skill alone (and you know you want to continue playing in the dirt ) upgrade your suspension. Power is the last thing you will need. If you look at results for events in many locations you will see that 2.5 RS Subarus will often out do the WRX and STi models. Suspension is key.

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/

That site is the go to place for rallyx and rallying. It may be a Subaru named site, but they welcome all drivers and many dont drive Subarus. You should join, you will find TONS of info there!

 

Thanks alot for the info man. Exactly what i was looking for.

I usually always try to get to know the car stock. I just wanted to make sure the car could handle doing Rally X without suspension mods or having to put alot of money into it.

Just like when i started learning performance driving with my M3. Instructors always said leave it alone and get to know it before you start modding it, stock the cars are often way more than enough to the point where without training, the car is way more capable than you are.

Once again, thanks a lot, will definitely check out that site.