S2000 STR prep resource
Originally Posted by 00MUGENS2,Dec 20 2010, 10:11 PM
Yeah. Its nice havin Minerial Wells to run on. Getting to top-out 3rd (in an AP1 to) and still get on it in 4th at an auto-x is fun.
Here are a few old in car videos from the GTI out at Mineral Wells. It was a fun car and got me hooked on this stuff, but I am really glad to be in a car I can finally really compete in.
The first two are two Texas Time Trial hot laps that are on the top 10 list of times for each course.
The first is our T1 course created ourselves[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x940pkc2Abc [/media]
The second is the Maverick Region PCA course number 3[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvG3oThEoE8 [/media]
Here is just a long autocross from the site.
results for any comparison are here: results[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRNOu-cvKjQ [/media]
The first two are two Texas Time Trial hot laps that are on the top 10 list of times for each course.
The first is our T1 course created ourselves[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x940pkc2Abc [/media]
The second is the Maverick Region PCA course number 3[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvG3oThEoE8 [/media]
Here is just a long autocross from the site.
results for any comparison are here: results[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRNOu-cvKjQ [/media]
The STR aero rules have been resolved for 2011:
January Fastrack
January Fastrack
Change the third paragraph of 14.0 to read as follows:
Under the provisions of Section 1.1 of these rules, Regions are free to allow any other version of the ST concept which meets their local needs. In particular, some tolerance in the area of bodywork allowances (e.g. wings/spoilers beyond those allowed in 14.2.F) is encouraged at this level.
- Modify 14.2.C to read as follows (ref. 10-127):
“C. Factory rub strips, emblems, mud flaps, bolt on front valance lips/spoilers, and fog lights (except those integral to a headlight or turn signal) may be removed. Rear wings may be removed so long as the vehicle retains any federally-mandated third brake light.”
- Replace 14.2.F with the following:
14.2.F Addition of spoilers, splitters, rear wings, bumper covers, valances, side skirts, and nonfunctional scoops/vents is allowed provided that either:
1) it is a production part which is standard or optional equipment of a US model of the vehicle
2) it is listed in the vehicle manufacturer’s US accessory catalog for that vehicle, for normal highway use
Parts must be installed as directed by the manufacturer. Exact replicas (including weight) from alternate sources are also permitted.
Under the provisions of Section 1.1 of these rules, Regions are free to allow any other version of the ST concept which meets their local needs. In particular, some tolerance in the area of bodywork allowances (e.g. wings/spoilers beyond those allowed in 14.2.F) is encouraged at this level.
- Modify 14.2.C to read as follows (ref. 10-127):
“C. Factory rub strips, emblems, mud flaps, bolt on front valance lips/spoilers, and fog lights (except those integral to a headlight or turn signal) may be removed. Rear wings may be removed so long as the vehicle retains any federally-mandated third brake light.”
- Replace 14.2.F with the following:
14.2.F Addition of spoilers, splitters, rear wings, bumper covers, valances, side skirts, and nonfunctional scoops/vents is allowed provided that either:
1) it is a production part which is standard or optional equipment of a US model of the vehicle
2) it is listed in the vehicle manufacturer’s US accessory catalog for that vehicle, for normal highway use
Parts must be installed as directed by the manufacturer. Exact replicas (including weight) from alternate sources are also permitted.
Originally Posted by Orthonormal,Dec 21 2010, 09:52 PM
Really bummed about this as my wing has less sq. footage as the CR one. Seems silly to restrict my wing when it is less useful than it. Oh well.. price ya pay to play. At the local events, I'll have to make sure the S2000 trackers know that we won't care about their wings.
Hmm... I'm going to try to just leave the mounts on my trunk lid and just remove the wing for the Tours and Nats. Based on if people get pissy about that, I might have to resort to buying a new trunk lid. However, I really don't believe they will care, or I will just have to throw a weenie at them. LOL
-Dave
Hmm... I'm going to try to just leave the mounts on my trunk lid and just remove the wing for the Tours and Nats. Based on if people get pissy about that, I might have to resort to buying a new trunk lid. However, I really don't believe they will care, or I will just have to throw a weenie at them. LOL
-Dave
^^^ LOL 
Bye bye spoiler... fun while it lasted... anyone know someone in XP or CSP that needs a spoiler (cheap!). I've already been running without it for the last few months. Sway bar and spring adjustments appear to be working reasonably well.
Yeah, six small screw heads with o-rings for sealing on my trunk will remain for a while until I find a silver replacement.

Bye bye spoiler... fun while it lasted... anyone know someone in XP or CSP that needs a spoiler (cheap!). I've already been running without it for the last few months. Sway bar and spring adjustments appear to be working reasonably well.
Yeah, six small screw heads with o-rings for sealing on my trunk will remain for a while until I find a silver replacement.
Originally Posted by daverx7,Dec 21 2010, 11:45 PM
Hmm... I'm going to try to just leave the mounts on my trunk lid and just remove the wing for the Tours and Nats. Based on if people get pissy about that, I might have to resort to buying a new trunk lid. However, I really don't believe they will care, or I will just have to throw a weenie at them. LOL
Originally Posted by steguis,Dec 22 2010, 01:25 AM
You know what...that's not a bad idea. I may do the same. I don't think anyone local really cares about my wing and I can just remove the wing element for the tour/divisionals.
So, I feel pretty safe going this approach, or I might have to take my ball and play somewhere else. Who likes to play with weenies? no wait!
-Dave






