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Feb 20, 2013, 02:37 AM
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Definitely drive it at a few events first to establish a baseline and determine where you need the most improvement.
Tires are a necessity. ZII Star Specs are the tire to have in STU. 245 width max.
After that, you are correct that suspension would be the next place to look for improvement. If you're eager to spend money, you can certainly head straight for the high dollar coilovers. I'm not familiar with the X, as most of us prefer the lighter VIII & IX, but I would imagine you would do well with some quality springs on the stock struts as a starting point if you're not aiming to be competitive at the top level.
Also, I'd suggest buying a GoPro to record your runs. You can learn a lot by reviewing video of yourself after the fact.
Tires are a necessity. ZII Star Specs are the tire to have in STU. 245 width max.
After that, you are correct that suspension would be the next place to look for improvement. If you're eager to spend money, you can certainly head straight for the high dollar coilovers. I'm not familiar with the X, as most of us prefer the lighter VIII & IX, but I would imagine you would do well with some quality springs on the stock struts as a starting point if you're not aiming to be competitive at the top level.
Also, I'd suggest buying a GoPro to record your runs. You can learn a lot by reviewing video of yourself after the fact.
And yes I do auto-x for fun, I am not looking to go to nationals.
Feb 20, 2013, 09:14 AM
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And the long thread about their attempt to run their X MR is a great read and explains most of the good and bad about the X.
Agree, I will never run my Evo at a Nationals, but it still makes it more fun at the local events! Have fun!
Feb 21, 2013, 12:29 PM
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I think a fully prepped STU Evo is still slow enough for most newbies to handle, primarily because of the lower adhesion limits of street tires. She can dial in "safety" with alignment and tire pressures while still having a fully prepped car.
Anyway, mod the car how you want and enjoy the sport!
Feb 21, 2013, 02:18 PM
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I don't agree with that. STU setups are pretty well known at this time. It's not like she is jumping in a 2013 dodge dart and trying to figure out how to make it go fast
I think a fully prepped STU Evo is still slow enough for most newbies to handle, primarily because of the lower adhesion limits of street tires. She can dial in "safety" with alignment and tire pressures while still having a fully prepped car.
Anyway, mod the car how you want and enjoy the sport!
I think a fully prepped STU Evo is still slow enough for most newbies to handle, primarily because of the lower adhesion limits of street tires. She can dial in "safety" with alignment and tire pressures while still having a fully prepped car.
Anyway, mod the car how you want and enjoy the sport!
But for a relative beginner coming from another unprepped car, there's a lot of value in doing the mods incrementally and getting a feel for how each part changes the car's performance.
That said, good tires are almost a necessity right away. A proper alignment is also very important.
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