2016 SM (Street Mod) Autocross Discussion
Mar 16, 2016, 09:32 AM
#1
2016 SM (Street Mod) Autocross Discussion
Alright guys, the season is firing up for us this weekend so I'm guessing the rest of the world has already started (PNW always behind schedule). What's the big, or small, changes for everyone this year?
I've been immersed in figuring things out for my little side business while trying to figure out how to toddler so haven't done anything of note other than think of big ideas.
I've been immersed in figuring things out for my little side business while trying to figure out how to toddler so haven't done anything of note other than think of big ideas.
Mar 16, 2016, 04:58 PM
#2
Just took on way more responsibility at work so, time permitting, the plan is:
E85
Rebuild ASTs
Rebuild calipers, add 2-pc rotors, new pads (open to suggestions)
18x10.5 NT03s with 285 A7s
Aero
Trailer
Attend nationals
I already have a pile of parts here I just need to order some final things and then rip into the car.
E85
Rebuild ASTs
Rebuild calipers, add 2-pc rotors, new pads (open to suggestions)
18x10.5 NT03s with 285 A7s
Aero
Trailer
Attend nationals
I already have a pile of parts here I just need to order some final things and then rip into the car.
Mar 17, 2016, 08:56 AM
#3
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Having a wheel off at the track put a huge dent in my "built motor and ohlins" fund/savings, so I probably won't be going to autocross this year. The red is bit too laggy on a 2.0L to be competitive. Awesome on the track though.
Mar 22, 2016, 12:26 PM
#4
2016 is a rebuilding year for me. I'm running FS in an E92 M3 for the year, with lots of big changes happening to the Evo in the background.
New motor
New turbo setup
New wheels/tires
New suspension (valving and spring rates)
New bodywork
New aero
New color (we'll see)
Car will hopefully be in the realm of 75-100lb lighter than it was at 2014 Nationals
Will definitely be back in full force in 2017 potentially with a new codriver as well.
New motor
New turbo setup
New wheels/tires
New suspension (valving and spring rates)
New bodywork
New aero
New color (we'll see)
Car will hopefully be in the realm of 75-100lb lighter than it was at 2014 Nationals
Will definitely be back in full force in 2017 potentially with a new codriver as well.
Mar 23, 2016, 06:33 PM
#5
Did some changes over the winter.
1. Got rid of the Sunroof.
2. changed the side view mirrors.
3. swapped to e85.
4. race seats installed.
5. some alignment changes.
I already attended a National Tour event this past weekend @ Dixie!! I was able to close the gap between me and the top SM guys in the SE like Tim White in his insane RSTi with 315 hoosiers and about 100 more Hp/Tq, Roy in a similar set up but newer WRX, and then Eric Hyman in his GTR, 345 A6 at 4 corners, and gazillions HP/TQ.
I was the least HP car at the SM line up ( 350hp/350tq) and was the only one running non Hoosiers ( 275-40-17 BFG R1s). I finished 6th out of 10 cars. Tim got a top spot with his co driver in 2nd, Roy in 3rd, Eric in 4th ( last trophy spot), and the co driver of the wrx in 5th, with me next and 2 seconds away from last trophy spot!!! Grrrr
Last time I attended a national tour event I was almost 13 seconds away from top spot, this year I was only 5!!!! So Im quite pleased with the results, and plans for improvements has already been drawn up and partly executed.
Plans
1. 18x10.5 wheels. DONE!!
2. 315-30-18 A7.
3. fenders massages to fit new wheels and tires.
4. more power ie: CAMS, head work, and turbo.
C
1. Got rid of the Sunroof.
2. changed the side view mirrors.
3. swapped to e85.
4. race seats installed.
5. some alignment changes.
I already attended a National Tour event this past weekend @ Dixie!! I was able to close the gap between me and the top SM guys in the SE like Tim White in his insane RSTi with 315 hoosiers and about 100 more Hp/Tq, Roy in a similar set up but newer WRX, and then Eric Hyman in his GTR, 345 A6 at 4 corners, and gazillions HP/TQ.
I was the least HP car at the SM line up ( 350hp/350tq) and was the only one running non Hoosiers ( 275-40-17 BFG R1s). I finished 6th out of 10 cars. Tim got a top spot with his co driver in 2nd, Roy in 3rd, Eric in 4th ( last trophy spot), and the co driver of the wrx in 5th, with me next and 2 seconds away from last trophy spot!!! Grrrr
Last time I attended a national tour event I was almost 13 seconds away from top spot, this year I was only 5!!!! So Im quite pleased with the results, and plans for improvements has already been drawn up and partly executed.
Plans
1. 18x10.5 wheels. DONE!!
2. 315-30-18 A7.
3. fenders massages to fit new wheels and tires.
4. more power ie: CAMS, head work, and turbo.
C
Mar 24, 2016, 07:59 AM
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Did some changes over the winter.
1. Got rid of the Sunroof.
2. changed the side view mirrors.
3. swapped to e85.
4. race seats installed.
5. some alignment changes.
I already attended a National Tour event this past weekend @ Dixie!! I was able to close the gap between me and the top SM guys in the SE like Tim White in his insane RSTi with 315 hoosiers and about 100 more Hp/Tq, Roy in a similar set up but newer WRX, and then Eric Hyman in his GTR, 345 A6 at 4 corners, and gazillions HP/TQ.
I was the least HP car at the SM line up ( 350hp/350tq) and was the only one running non Hoosiers ( 275-40-17 BFG R1s). I finished 6th out of 10 cars. Tim got a top spot with his co driver in 2nd, Roy in 3rd, Eric in 4th ( last trophy spot), and the co driver of the wrx in 5th, with me next and 2 seconds away from last trophy spot!!! Grrrr
Last time I attended a national tour event I was almost 13 seconds away from top spot, this year I was only 5!!!! So Im quite pleased with the results, and plans for improvements has already been drawn up and partly executed.
Plans
1. 18x10.5 wheels. DONE!!
2. 315-30-18 A7.
3. fenders massages to fit new wheels and tires.
4. more power ie: CAMS, head work, and turbo.
C
1. Got rid of the Sunroof.
2. changed the side view mirrors.
3. swapped to e85.
4. race seats installed.
5. some alignment changes.
I already attended a National Tour event this past weekend @ Dixie!! I was able to close the gap between me and the top SM guys in the SE like Tim White in his insane RSTi with 315 hoosiers and about 100 more Hp/Tq, Roy in a similar set up but newer WRX, and then Eric Hyman in his GTR, 345 A6 at 4 corners, and gazillions HP/TQ.
I was the least HP car at the SM line up ( 350hp/350tq) and was the only one running non Hoosiers ( 275-40-17 BFG R1s). I finished 6th out of 10 cars. Tim got a top spot with his co driver in 2nd, Roy in 3rd, Eric in 4th ( last trophy spot), and the co driver of the wrx in 5th, with me next and 2 seconds away from last trophy spot!!! Grrrr
Last time I attended a national tour event I was almost 13 seconds away from top spot, this year I was only 5!!!! So Im quite pleased with the results, and plans for improvements has already been drawn up and partly executed.
Plans
1. 18x10.5 wheels. DONE!!
2. 315-30-18 A7.
3. fenders massages to fit new wheels and tires.
4. more power ie: CAMS, head work, and turbo.
C
