2012 STU Discussion
Jan 9, 2012, 06:49 PM
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2012 STU Discussion
Ok now, let's get this started!
Who's in for 2012? We'll be there, plan on traveling a bit as well.
2011 STU Discussion, for reference
2010 STU
2009 STU
2008 STU
SCCA SOLO National Tour Calendar
SCCA PRO SOLO Calendar
Hope to see everyone out there again
-Doug
Who's in for 2012? We'll be there, plan on traveling a bit as well.
2011 STU Discussion, for reference
2010 STU
2009 STU
2008 STU
SCCA SOLO National Tour Calendar
SCCA PRO SOLO Calendar
Hope to see everyone out there again
-Doug
Jan 9, 2012, 07:35 PM
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Year 2 of my STU build! If you're reading this and building an STU car, my #1 piece of advice to you is to do the rear differential mod first:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...y-factory.html
It's a huge difference, should be free or cheap, and might affect how you set up the rest of the car.
I'm planning on the Meadowlands Tour for sure. Dunno about Peru/Nats yet, it's going to depend on how well I match up against Josh + Shane locally.
Looking forward to another year in this thing... most fun car I have owned so far.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...y-factory.html
It's a huge difference, should be free or cheap, and might affect how you set up the rest of the car.
I'm planning on the Meadowlands Tour for sure. Dunno about Peru/Nats yet, it's going to depend on how well I match up against Josh + Shane locally.
Looking forward to another year in this thing... most fun car I have owned so far.
Jan 9, 2012, 10:14 PM
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Ok now, let's get this started!
Who's in for 2012? We'll be there, plan on traveling a bit as well.
2011 STU Discussion, for reference
2010 STU
2009 STU
2008 STU
SCCA SOLO National Tour Calendar
SCCA PRO SOLO Calendar
Hope to see everyone out there again
-Doug
Who's in for 2012? We'll be there, plan on traveling a bit as well.
2011 STU Discussion, for reference
2010 STU
2009 STU
2008 STU
SCCA SOLO National Tour Calendar
SCCA PRO SOLO Calendar
Hope to see everyone out there again
-Doug
Mine's in the Evom calendar. We hope to hit a couple of Pros this year.Rick
Jan 10, 2012, 09:16 AM
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Nice to see Robi in the calendar Mikkos.!!!
I have a few STU specific questions
1. Can I builld/install a heat shield to make a wall between the air filter and engine bay. I know you can't cut holes or do ducting of any kind.
2. The seat weight allowance of 25#, is that including the sliders and the mounting base that bolts to the floor pan.
3. I'm going to order a set of caster plates from Rick when they are ready to ship. Currently my stock caster is 3.7 degrees. Any suggestions on where to set the new ones at.
Thanks
Chris M
I have a few STU specific questions
1. Can I builld/install a heat shield to make a wall between the air filter and engine bay. I know you can't cut holes or do ducting of any kind.
2. The seat weight allowance of 25#, is that including the sliders and the mounting base that bolts to the floor pan.
3. I'm going to order a set of caster plates from Rick when they are ready to ship. Currently my stock caster is 3.7 degrees. Any suggestions on where to set the new ones at.
Thanks
Chris M
Jan 10, 2012, 06:32 PM
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Nice to see Robi in the calendar Mikkos.!!!
I have a few STU specific questions
1. Can I builld/install a heat shield to make a wall between the air filter and engine bay. I know you can't cut holes or do ducting of any kind.
2. The seat weight allowance of 25#, is that including the sliders and the mounting base that bolts to the floor pan.
3. I'm going to order a set of caster plates from Rick when they are ready to ship. Currently my stock caster is 3.7 degrees. Any suggestions on where to set the new ones at.
Thanks
Chris M
I have a few STU specific questions
1. Can I builld/install a heat shield to make a wall between the air filter and engine bay. I know you can't cut holes or do ducting of any kind.
2. The seat weight allowance of 25#, is that including the sliders and the mounting base that bolts to the floor pan.
3. I'm going to order a set of caster plates from Rick when they are ready to ship. Currently my stock caster is 3.7 degrees. Any suggestions on where to set the new ones at.
Thanks
Chris M
2) 14.2.B
B. The driver and front passenger seats may be replaced, with the following restrictions: The seating surface must be fully upholstered.
The top of the seat, or an attached headrest, may not be below the
center of the driver’s head. The seat, including mounting hardware,
must weigh at least 25 pounds and must be attached using the OE
body mounting holes/studs. Additional mounting points may be added.
The top of the seat, or an attached headrest, may not be below the
center of the driver’s head. The seat, including mounting hardware,
must weigh at least 25 pounds and must be attached using the OE
body mounting holes/studs. Additional mounting points may be added.
I think my car is around +5 with them. Great pieces!
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Jan 11, 2012, 07:16 AM
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I'm in for another season in one of the few remaining VIIIs, trying not to think about how much power I could be down compared to the IXs. 
Hoping my job's travel schedule works out and I can make the San Diego tour and El Toro pro at the very least. Going to try to make it to nationals again but I don't know if it'll be in the Evo or codriving something else.
Hoping my job's travel schedule works out and I can make the San Diego tour and El Toro pro at the very least. Going to try to make it to nationals again but I don't know if it'll be in the Evo or codriving something else.
Jan 11, 2012, 09:53 PM
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Adding caster was the main reason we started making our plates, since no one else offered them. I think everyone in this thread has them, or is planning on ordering them, so they must have some benefit!
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Jan 12, 2012, 04:28 AM
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Thanks Although the Ciro Design Racing plates do have caster adjustment. Adding caster was the main reason we started making our own plates, since no one else offered them. I think everyone in this thread has them, or is planning on ordering them, so they must have some benefit!
Although the Ciro Design Racing plates do have caster adjustment. Adding caster was the main reason we started making our own plates, since no one else offered them. I think everyone in this thread has them, or is planning on ordering them, so they must have some benefit!
Jan 12, 2012, 12:59 PM
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Jan 12, 2012, 02:18 PM
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ndar-here.html
They don't make it easy top find!
It will be fun racing you guys out here in spring.
Jan 16, 2012, 05:53 PM
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Ok I just did the rear diff mod, mostly because I had the whole rear apart to put in Works bushings. Little suprise the plates and discs were stacked in the quiet USDM way, restacked the order according to the TSB.
Also if you follow the fsm, it says to pull the diff side bearing, that step is not needed, don''t ask lol. Very helpful to have an extra set of hands when setting the diff back into the case. Other than that pretty straight forward work.
Also if you follow the fsm, it says to pull the diff side bearing, that step is not needed, don''t ask lol. Very helpful to have an extra set of hands when setting the diff back into the case. Other than that pretty straight forward work.
Jan 16, 2012, 06:34 PM
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I'm in for the season. Mostly local stuff for me. Just don't have the time to go to the big events.
AND..
I *just* noticed the change to 14.6. Subtle .. but important use of the word 'weight' (used to just have dimensions)
There's some money that I won't get back.
Grr.. takebacks
-'chono'
AND..
I *just* noticed the change to 14.6. Subtle .. but important use of the word 'weight' (used to just have dimensions)
There's some money that I won't get back.
Grr.. takebacks
-'chono'
Jan 16, 2012, 06:44 PM
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I'm in for the season. Mostly local stuff for me. Just don't have the time to go to the big events.
AND..
I *just* noticed the change to 14.6. Subtle .. but important use of the word 'weight' (used to just have dimensions)
There's some money that I won't get back.
Grr.. takebacks
-'chono'
AND..
I *just* noticed the change to 14.6. Subtle .. but important use of the word 'weight' (used to just have dimensions)
There's some money that I won't get back.
Grr.. takebacks
-'chono'
http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/...raft_1-12r.pdf
. Non-standard brake rotors may be used provided they are of equal
or larger dimensions (diameter and thickness) and made of ferrous
material (e.g. iron). Thickness includes the individual plates of a
vented rotor, as well as the overall dimension. The diameter for re-
placement rotors is measured at the minimum outside dimension.
Aluminum rotor hats are allowed. Cars originally equipped with solid
(non-vented) rotors may utilize vented rotors. Cross-drilled and/or
slotted brake rotors may be ftted provided all such voids are within
the disc area, and comprise no more than 10% of that area. Brake
calipers and mounting brackets may be replaced provided they bolt
to the standard locations and the number of pistons is equal to or
greater than standard. A functioning emergency brake of the same
type, operation, and actuation as OE must be present. Drum brakes
may be replaced with disc brakes of a diameter equal to or greater
than the inside diameter of the standard drum. Such conversions
must be bolted, not welded, to the axle/trailing arm/upright, and must
include an integral, redundant emergency brake. Changes to back-
ing plates/dust shields/brake lines to accommodate these changes
are permitted but may serve no other purpose.
or larger dimensions (diameter and thickness) and made of ferrous
material (e.g. iron). Thickness includes the individual plates of a
vented rotor, as well as the overall dimension. The diameter for re-
placement rotors is measured at the minimum outside dimension.
Aluminum rotor hats are allowed. Cars originally equipped with solid
(non-vented) rotors may utilize vented rotors. Cross-drilled and/or
slotted brake rotors may be ftted provided all such voids are within
the disc area, and comprise no more than 10% of that area. Brake
calipers and mounting brackets may be replaced provided they bolt
to the standard locations and the number of pistons is equal to or
greater than standard. A functioning emergency brake of the same
type, operation, and actuation as OE must be present. Drum brakes
may be replaced with disc brakes of a diameter equal to or greater
than the inside diameter of the standard drum. Such conversions
must be bolted, not welded, to the axle/trailing arm/upright, and must
include an integral, redundant emergency brake. Changes to back-
ing plates/dust shields/brake lines to accommodate these changes
are permitted but may serve no other purpose.
Jan 16, 2012, 06:54 PM
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Oh man. You made my day.
What the heck was I looking at?
This:
http://www.scca.com/documents/2011%2...04-25-2011.pdf
I have no idea when that was published.
Where did you find the 2012 draft?
-'chono'
What the heck was I looking at?
This:
http://www.scca.com/documents/2011%2...04-25-2011.pdf
I have no idea when that was published.
Where did you find the 2012 draft?
-'chono'
Jan 16, 2012, 07:01 PM
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Oh man. You made my day.
What the heck was I looking at?
This:
http://www.scca.com/documents/2011%2...04-25-2011.pdf
I have no idea when that was published.
Where did you find the 2012 draft?
-'chono'
What the heck was I looking at?
This:
http://www.scca.com/documents/2011%2...04-25-2011.pdf
I have no idea when that was published.
Where did you find the 2012 draft?
-'chono'
Unpossible!I went to Solo then "cars and rules":
http://www.scca.com/solo/content.cfm?cid=44517
Just don't try to use it to find old results...