Another noob on board!

[Canuck]

Hi everyone,

I'm a total noob getting ready to finally dive into it! I've been to one event a couple years ago and got to ride along with someone, which was totally awesome! I also went to the championship event this past Saturday to observe and bug a few people with questions.

Anyways, my latest confusion is the classifications. There are waaaaay more listed on the event flyer than I can find mentioned in SCCA material, unless I'm just not looking at the right material? Plus, it's all in gibberish.. IS3, BML, ASPL, etc.. :confused::confused::confused:

There's a novice classification as well, right? So maybe I shouldn't even worry about it?

According to this worksheet (http://www.scca-milwaukee.org/Solo/carmodandclassification.pdf) I should be STS. Unless I fall into one of those many other incomprehensible classifications listed on the flyer?

In case anyone decides to put up with me I will be using my daily driver, a 2001 Ford ZX2 (Escort) with the following done to it:

Intake, CPU, underdrive accessory pulley, muffler, short shifter, springs, struts, rear sway bar, front tower bar, slotted rotors and stainless steel brake lines on all 4 corners (haven't actually done this yet, but I plan on doing it real soon), and lightweight wheels with 205/50/15 Kumho SPT tires.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrnoronha/1440202685/" title="New WheelZzz.. by SoCalAltitude, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1029/1440202685_542452da48_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="New WheelZzz.." /></a>

I've already decided that I want to get my own helmet, probably from C2 Motorsports (found it mentioned here on the forums).

What's the best event to start at? Practice? Should I wait for the novice school event in May?

:D

[woodrufj]

short shifterLook up this one, it might bump you to Street Prepared. Something about 'shift linkage'.

the 'L' means ladies class. IS and SU are 'regional' classes (as oppose to a national class), a class we made up locally to meet a need.

BM etc are 'Mod' classes; for the highly modified and/or gound up builds.

Novice classes allow instructor ride alongs and out of order runs, and 'lighter' competition. You still need to know your proper class to run in the Novice category though.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

[nalbar]

If a short shifter bumps you I am going to protest Marco for all events in the last two years.

Marco, I want my jackets!

Jayson, are the steel lines legal for STS? And I think the slotted rotors are only legal if stock size.


Mark D. should step in here, he knows every STS rule there is. Or Jason R., he know ALL the rules.

But the bottom line is;

Put the 'N' on your car with a STS and we can find out at the event.

Practices are ALWAYS better to start with. More seat time, more instruction, more rides. And what class you are does not matter one bit.






nalbar

[DelSolBurrow]

i would say drive your car stock before doing all that stuff, i wish i had been able to see what my car could do when it was stock compared to now. Plus right now your biggest thing to do would be to focus on your driving then get into mods. but, if you wanna do mods and just have fun, no one can argue you that. just thought I would mention there is no same in running a stock vehicle.

[nalbar]

Actually there is a LOT of shame running a stock Del Sol. You just refuse to show it.

;)



nalbar

[DelSolBurrow]

hahah, well at least it isn't a stock integra

[woodrufj]

14.6 B.
Brake lines may be substituted with alternate DOT approved flexible brake lines.

There is also a brake line allowance in stock class for older cars (<1992 in the '07 rule book).


and
14.10 F. Any mechanical shift linkage may be used.


Wheels 7.5" or less?

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

[73STS]

So far it looks like STS.
As Jayson said the rim size is limited to 7.5" but with those tires I think you are okay. Rotors must be stock size but can be drilled and/or slotted.
Come to the practice on the 16th. Warren, Marco and I will be there.
Or better yet sign up for the practice!

[marco]

Yes, sounds almost as if you already knew what to do...:eek: :p
for STS anyway, like Warren, Jay and Mark pointed out the rotors
do have to be stock size but can be sloted/drilled, steel brake lines,
and short shifer are OK for STS (gonna keep those jackets Warren:cool: )

Mark's suggestion of signing up for the practice, not just showing up sounds pretty darn good, especially since he is the one in charge of the pre-registration for it...!;)

[marco]

BTW:
STS: Street Touring Sport, wich is really a production car with minor bolt-on modification (mostly), running on street tires, tires beeing one, if not the most important item in the list of mods, most popular competitive brands in the class: Yokohama/neova, bridgestone/RE0-1R, Falken/azenis, Kuhmo/MX, Hankook/RS2..

[Canuck]

Wow! Thanks everybody for all your help. My slotted rotors are indeed stock size and my wheels are 7" wide, so it looks like STS for me.

I have another question. What do you guys do for numbers? I see people with magnetic(?) numbers and others just tape printouts on. I think I would rather have nice numbers, where would I get them? I would think they wouldn't damage the finish in any way unless they were dragged across the paint?

Thanks again!

:cool:

[Steve35]

When you come to C2 Motorsprots to get your helmet, go 2 doors down to Clairemont Signs (858) 277-5057. If notn then get them form Jason W. or woodrufj

You can keep the magnetic numbers clean with a plastic cleaner like Plexus. (which we sell) that should keep the scratching down to a minium.

later
Steve Coe