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Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by EVOLUTION VIII:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
That's funny. I easily found the rules including helmets for each division of scca (solo, club, pro,etc.) Basically what I found is you should go with a SA2000 or better snell approved helmet. Open face is fine for autox and club racing, which is what you're interested in.
Thanks.....I found a SA2005 helmet I want that is open faced.  
SA is not required for autox. Track events vary.
M is sufficient if autocross is all you'll do.
My Snell M95 helmet is still good until (probably) 2010.
The SA2005 wasn't too bad in price....and I don't want to buy another for awhile. 
Hector
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Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:
GS allows struts, front swaybar, brake pads, cat-back, DOT-legal race tires, and that's about it. This leaves you with a car with a lot of understeer. However, it's still fun, and will teach you a lot about driving to run there.
I guess this means I shouldnt have been put into the GS class....
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Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:
GS allows struts, front swaybar, brake pads, cat-back, DOT-legal race tires, and that's about it. This leaves you with a car with a lot of understeer. However, it's still fun, and will teach you a lot about driving to run there.
But with r compounds and what you can setup under the rules (alignment using stock stuff, which sucks for contours, but helps and the front bar), it can have you doing pretty good. Won't be beating any prepped mini's but it's a good place to start.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
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Originally posted by plance1:
Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:
GS allows struts, front swaybar, brake pads, cat-back, DOT-legal race tires, and that's about it. This leaves you with a car with a lot of understeer. However, it's still fun, and will teach you a lot about driving to run there.
I guess this means I shouldnt have been put into the GS class....
Yeah, You've got a 3 liter. Doesn't an engine swap move you all the way up to SM?
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Originally posted by White99SE:
Originally posted by plance1:
Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:
GS allows struts, front swaybar, brake pads, cat-back, DOT-legal race tires, and that's about it. This leaves you with a car with a lot of understeer. However, it's still fun, and will teach you a lot about driving to run there.
I guess this means I shouldnt have been put into the GS class....
Yeah, You've got a 3 liter. Doesn't an engine swap move you all the way up to SM?
SM is correct.
This ain't NASCAR. You're assumed to be somewhat familiar with the rules--enough to class yourself--and then be honest about it. You don't really get "tech'd" the way they do in pro racing.
That said, I know this was your first time, and you weren't sure, and you probably asked for help from one of the guys running the event. It happens and it's no big deal.
If it were me, I'd tell the guys that you were improperly classed, and should have been in SM. They can adjust the results, if they care to. If not, you've still impressed them with your integrity. It's a gentleman's game, after all, not a cutthroat competition (at this level.)
Function before fashion.
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Originally posted by RogerB:
SM is correct.
This ain't NASCAR. You're assumed to be somewhat familiar with the rules--enough to class yourself--and then be honest about it. You don't really get "tech'd" the way they do in pro racing.
That said, I know this was your first time, and you weren't sure, and you probably asked for help from one of the guys running the event. It happens and it's no big deal.
If it were me, I'd tell the guys that you were improperly classed, and should have been in SM. They can adjust the results, if they care to. If not, you've still impressed them with your integrity. It's a gentleman's game, after all, not a cutthroat competition (at this level.)
I dont know about all of this gentleman's stuff. I will have to think about it and see if its in me.
Seriously, I didnt know what I was doing, I'll run whatever class Im supposed to be in.
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Originally posted by plance1:
Originally posted by RogerB:
SM is correct.
This ain't NASCAR. You're assumed to be somewhat familiar with the rules--enough to class yourself--and then be honest about it. You don't really get "tech'd" the way they do in pro racing.
That said, I know this was your first time, and you weren't sure, and you probably asked for help from one of the guys running the event. It happens and it's no big deal.
If it were me, I'd tell the guys that you were improperly classed, and should have been in SM. They can adjust the results, if they care to. If not, you've still impressed them with your integrity. It's a gentleman's game, after all, not a cutthroat competition (at this level.)
I dont know about all of this gentleman's stuff. I will have to think about it and see if its in me.
Well, if not, you can always switch to drag racing.
Function before fashion.
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What class am I in?
Here's a lit of mods and where they put you. Bumping order goes like this:
GS -> STS -> STX -> DSP -> SM
except where noted. This means that a car with all GS mods and one SM mod is in SM.
Wheels/tires:
Tires - DOT-legal tires with a treadwear of 140 or higher are okay for any class. DOT-legal tires with a rating lower than 140 are okay in any class except STS/STX. STS max width 225 on a 7.5" rim, STX max width 245 on an 8" rim.
Wheels - stock size and offset, GS. Any diameter up to 7.5" wide STS, up to 8" wide STX. Wider is DSP. Stock for your car - SVT wheels on a non-SVT are illegal in stock. Alloys on a car that came with steelies is okay if they were an option for your trim level.
Suspension:
Struts - GS
Springs (incl. coilovers) - STS
Poly suspension bushings/roll resistors - STS
Front swaybar - GS
Rear swaybar - STS
Unrestricted endlinks - STS
Strut tower bars - STS
Camber adjustment plates - STS
Subframe connectors (no lateral connections) - SM
Power/Drivetrain:
Intake (no TB work) - STS. K&N drop-in GS.
Exhaust, cat-back - GS.
Y-pipe w/ stock cat - STS
Y-pipe with non-stock cat - STX
Headers (with any cat) - STX, (without) DSP.
Chip - STS.
3L - SM
Turbo/Supercharger - SM
LSD - STX
Clutch and or flywheel - DSP
Nitrous - not with the SCCA. You may be able to run if you take out the bottle, but ask the Regional Exec first. No bottles on site at all, even if you're spectating.
Brakes:
Brake pads - GS
Stock size rotors slotted/drilled - STS
Bigger brakes (any calipers) - STX, but NOT DSP.
SS hoses - STS
Weight/reduction Other:
CF/Fiberclass hood - SM
Bodykitting - STS
Gauges, comfort and convenience items (no performance savings including any weight loss) - GS
Replace front seats with 15lb versions (not including hardware) - STS. Next year will be 25lbs with hardware.
Replace front seats with anything: DSP
Remove rear seats - SM
Battery relocation - STS
A/C removal - STS
If you have any questions about a mod I missed, ask away and I'll update. I'll probably organize them better soon too.
Last edited by Auto-X Fil; 08/14/06 04:44 PM.
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Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:
What class am I in?
Wheels - stock size and offset, GS. Any diameter and Up to 7.5" wide STS, up to 8" wide STX. Wider is DSP. Stock for your car - SVT wheels on a non-SVT are illegal in stock. Alloys on a car that came with steelies is okay if they were a factory option for your trim level.
Intake (no TB work) - STS. K&N drop-in GS.
Exhaust, cat-back - GS. Y-Pipe, retaining stock Cat, STS. With "hi-flow" cat, STX.
Headers (with a cat) - STX, (without) DSP.
LSD - STX
Non-OEM Clutch - DSP? or SM?
Lightweight Flywheel - DSP? or SM?
3.0 L Engine or Forced Induction - SM
NOS - Is Right Out!
Phil,
Great info as always. I added a few tidbits. Hope it's helpful.
Function before fashion.
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