STU to ASP... it's as bad as I think, right? :p
Yeah, if I was looking to do this in an easily reversible way just to try it out, I am guessing it would be something like this:
18x9.5 RPF1s (can always turn these into rear wheels later)
Hoosier A6, 255-35-18 - should be able to make that work w/ stock fenders
Stiffer springs+revalve
Real rear diff
Injectors
E85 Tune
That would be a pretty amusing car to drive for sure though it does limit me to the Hoohoos because Kumho doesn't make that size.
Anyhoo, thanks for the feedback. It's actually not as bad as I thought.
18x9.5 RPF1s (can always turn these into rear wheels later)
Hoosier A6, 255-35-18 - should be able to make that work w/ stock fenders
Stiffer springs+revalve
Real rear diff
Injectors
E85 Tune
That would be a pretty amusing car to drive for sure though it does limit me to the Hoohoos because Kumho doesn't make that size.
Anyhoo, thanks for the feedback. It's actually not as bad as I thought.
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I wouldn't bother with the 255's either. Way too short. I think you run out of gear at like 60. Honestly, the Kumhos are every bit as good as the Hoosiers. They handle heat better, have a better feel, transition better and last twice as long on a two driver car. They don't do as well in 40 degree weather, but that's it.
As Marshall said, a light roll is all you need in the rear.
As Marshall said, a light roll is all you need in the rear.
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Aaron had to cut his rear fenders to get the 315's to fit. When i say cut, I mean take out a measurable area. Personally I couldn't do that to my car, but I understand why he did. If you daily your car, or even drive it on the street, I don't think the 315's are an option.
Nothing needed to be done in the rewar, but the fronts required tossing the liners and cutting away some trim on the rear side of the wells to accomafdte lock to lock with the 315's...
315's make a big difference on an EVO X. Was in ASP moving to SM for fun...
I wouldn't bother with the 255's either. Way too short. I think you run out of gear at like 60. Honestly, the Kumhos are every bit as good as the Hoosiers. They handle heat better, have a better feel, transition better and last twice as long on a two driver car. They don't do as well in 40 degree weather, but that's it.
As Marshall said, a light roll is all you need in the rear.
As Marshall said, a light roll is all you need in the rear.
I'm not sure i'd call the PSRS a 'common mod', and it certainly isn't required to fit wider tires.
I've had 315 Ho Ho's on my 2011 MR all season using Einke 18x10.5's with 15 MM spacers at all 4 corners. If you run plenty of spring the body roll is not enough to make contact with the tires....
Nothing needed to be done in the rewar, but the fronts required tossing the liners and cutting away some trim on the rear side of the wells to accomafdte lock to lock with the 315's...
315's make a big difference on an EVO X. Was in ASP moving to SM for fun...
Nothing needed to be done in the rewar, but the fronts required tossing the liners and cutting away some trim on the rear side of the wells to accomafdte lock to lock with the 315's...
315's make a big difference on an EVO X. Was in ASP moving to SM for fun...
I would add fuel pump for reliability (if that isn't done already)
a vented catch can as well. I got a good bit of midrange power and tons of throttle response off mine (SSPTX Catch Can). They make an 8/9 version
I think the biggest element (besides wheel/tire fitment) is a strong powerband/tune, since (practically) all the shackles are off (unrestricted boost). My X is able to hold peak torque to about 6k rpm, so it has a pretty phat powerband for autox and has been a huge advantage for me against my local national champion guys
*disclaimer- I'm not as experienced nationally, but I did get a taste of it back in March against Jeremy Foley
. next year I plan on doing more national events so we'll see how much my setup worked/failed
a vented catch can as well. I got a good bit of midrange power and tons of throttle response off mine (SSPTX Catch Can). They make an 8/9 version
I think the biggest element (besides wheel/tire fitment) is a strong powerband/tune, since (practically) all the shackles are off (unrestricted boost). My X is able to hold peak torque to about 6k rpm, so it has a pretty phat powerband for autox and has been a huge advantage for me against my local national champion guys
*disclaimer- I'm not as experienced nationally, but I did get a taste of it back in March against Jeremy Foley
. next year I plan on doing more national events so we'll see how much my setup worked/failed
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Power isn't everything, lowest power SM car won Nationals this year. 2nd lowest powered car in class finished 3rd (our car). Its all about handling, power is important but its all about the handling, repeating to myself, its all about the handling. Dialing in a set of double adjustable coil overs at Nationals on a surface you never get to see is harder than you think!
That said we are doing some power mods this offseason, screw being 2nd to last on power in SM class.
Mr Foley, don't knock 315's until you try them... Have you tried them BTW?
That said we are doing some power mods this offseason, screw being 2nd to last on power in SM class.
Mr Foley, don't knock 315's until you try them... Have you tried them BTW?
Power isn't everything, lowest power SM car won Nationals this year. 2nd lowest powered car in class finished 3rd (our car). Its all about handling, power is important but its all about the handling, repeating to myself, its all about the handling. Dialing in a set of double adjustable coil overs at Nationals on a surface you never get to see is harder than you think!
That said we are doing some power mods this offseason, screw being 2nd to last on power in SM class.
Mr Foley, don't knock 315's until you try them... but for ASP that may not be possible
That said we are doing some power mods this offseason, screw being 2nd to last on power in SM class.
Mr Foley, don't knock 315's until you try them... but for ASP that may not be possible
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Power isn't everything, lowest power SM car won Nationals this year. 2nd lowest powered car in class finished 3rd (our car). Its all about handling, power is important but its all about the handling, repeating to myself, its all about the handling. Dialing in a set of double adjustable coil overs at Nationals on a surface you never get to see is harder than you think!
That said we are doing some power mods this offseason, screw being 2nd to last on power in SM class.
Mr Foley, don't knock 315's until you try them... but for ASP that may not be possible
That said we are doing some power mods this offseason, screw being 2nd to last on power in SM class.
Mr Foley, don't knock 315's until you try them... but for ASP that may not be possible