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Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:51 pm
by Robert Puertas
Yes, you are also legal for CSM.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:50 am
by fredricktsang
Hi everyone, I just wanted to double check my classing before I signed up for May's event.
I recently picked up a 2002 NB Miata. Everything is stock except for a rotrex supercharger, coilovers, extended lower ball joint, swaybars and ecu. I'm planning to be running on 200TW tires. Will tihs qualify for CST or will I need to run SSM? Thanks in advance!

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:42 pm
by Rick Brown
fredricktsang wrote:Hi everyone, I just wanted to double check my classing before I signed up for May's event.
I recently picked up a 2002 NB Miata. Everything is stock except for a rotrex supercharger, coilovers, extended lower ball joint, swaybars and ecu. I'm planning to be running on 200TW tires. Will tihs qualify for CST or will I need to run SSM? Thanks in advance!
Yes, eligible for CST.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:30 pm
by pt2285
so i never figured it out. 69 chevelle
LS3
6l80e trans
full floater rear end
full tubular suspension swap
boxed and welded frame

CAM-T??? i think im too modified for HIST

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:53 pm
by Adam Tarnoff
pt2285 wrote:so i never figured it out. 69 chevelle
LS3
6l80e trans
full floater rear end
full tubular suspension swap
boxed and welded frame

CAM-T??? i think im too modified for HIST
CAM-T would be the class for you.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:04 pm
by Burnsy502
So I have a '96 Miata which would clearly fall into an SM class but I'm not sure if my modifications would change that. The only major upgrades are in suspension, standalone ECU, and a nitrous shot. Any big class changes due to that? (This is my first post with SCCA so bear with me if I just asked a dumb question.)

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:01 pm
by Art Babcock
I have an 08 cayman S with a catback on it, no other mods, what class would that fall in?

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:35 pm
by Adam Tarnoff
Burnsy502 wrote:So I have a '96 Miata which would clearly fall into an SM class but I'm not sure if my modifications would change that. The only major upgrades are in suspension, standalone ECU, and a nitrous shot. Any big class changes due to that? (This is my first post with SCCA so bear with me if I just asked a dumb question.)
For your first foray into the sport I'd recommend you run our local CST class.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:38 pm
by Adam Tarnoff
Art Babcock wrote:I have an 08 cayman S with a catback on it, no other mods, what class would that fall in?
A street

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2016 11:26 am
by Sebastian Rios
Burnsy502 wrote:So I have a '96 Miata which would clearly fall into an SM class but I'm not sure if my modifications would change that. The only major upgrades are in suspension, standalone ECU, and a nitrous shot. Any big class changes due to that? (This is my first post with SCCA so bear with me if I just asked a dumb question.)
In order to run with us you'll have to remove the nitrous bottle. It is a safety issue.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:44 am
by jeffgray
Please advise; I'm a novice; will be racing car for the first time this weekend - requesting help classifying car for Autocross - 91' Miata, 1.6L (no engine mods), street legal aftermarket exhaust (stock manifolds), coil over suspension, sway bars, street legal performance wheels & tires, full roll cage, single race seat & 5-way harness, cosmetic rear bumper change, rear wing. What class can I expect to race in?

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:46 am
by Robert Puertas
jeffgray wrote:Please advise; I'm a novice; will be racing car for the first time this weekend - requesting help classifying car for Autocross - 91' Miata, 1.6L (no engine mods), street legal aftermarket exhaust (stock manifolds), coil over suspension, sway bars, street legal performance wheels & tires, full roll cage, single race seat & 5-way harness, cosmetic rear bumper change, rear wing. What class can I expect to race in?

CST if the tires have 140 tread wear rating or higher.
CSM if lower than 140.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 12:59 pm
by Jonathan Ly
I'm looking to try autocrossing for the first time and just wanna do it for fun. Please help me with my car's classing.I have a 2000 miata (LS I believe). Currently, it has 15x8 +36 wheels with 225/45 toyo proves r1rs. It has an intake(I can revert to stock if it helps me bump to a different class) and 01+ exhaust manifold. The car already came with a roll bar when I got it. Not exactly sure if the front shock tower brace came from the car factory, but it seems like it. I believe that's all in terms of mods.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 4:55 pm
by Robert Puertas
The Toyos are 140 tread wear which Is legal in CST.
If they were less than 140 you'd be in CSP.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:05 am
by Sebastian Rios
Actually, the new Toyo R1R is 200 Treadwear.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:34 pm
by Jonathan Ly
I've been considering getting a spare set of tires and saw some daisies for sale. If I were to use the daisies for autox, would I still be in CST everything currently have on my car? I forgot to mention I also have an aluminum radiator as well.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 4:26 pm
by Mark Ramos
Hi everyone,
I am a first timer and not sure what class my car would be in. I have a 2015 BMW 435i convertible, no mods completely stock, tires are like new only 9000 miles. Think it would be Street A ??

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 7:34 pm
by Craig Naylor
Jonathan Ly wrote:I've been considering getting a spare set of tires and saw some daisies for sale. If I were to use the daisies for autox, would I still be in CST everything currently have on my car? I forgot to mention I also have an aluminum radiator as well.
Daisies are 14", be sure to test fit them over your brakes before you commit to purchasing them.

Competitive tires are very limited in 14" options. I'd recommend spending a little more, and find a set of 15" tires.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 7:38 pm
by Craig Naylor
Mark Ramos wrote:Hi everyone,
I am a first timer and not sure what class my car would be in. I have a 2015 BMW 435i convertible, no mods completely stock, tires are like new only 9000 miles. Think it would be Street A ??

Hi Mark,

Welcome

M4's are in A Street (AS), your 435i would be in F Street (aka: FS)

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 10:30 am
by kmaddux37
Hey everyone,
New to autocross and having trouble classing my car. I have read through the Street Category sections and my vehicle complies with everything except for my wheels. My wheels are 1" wider than stock. After reading through the Street Touring, Street Prepared and Street Modified sections, I am confused with the wheel widths.
Another item that seems unclear to me... to qualify for Street Category you must use "standard" springs... not sure what that is supposed to mean but I plan to install some aftermarket springs with a mild 1" drop.
What class would I fall under? I have a 2013 Honda Civic Si Sedan.
Thanks!

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 1:43 pm
by Adam Tarnoff
kmaddux37 wrote:Hey everyone,
New to autocross and having trouble classing my car. I have read through the Street Category sections and my vehicle complies with everything except for my wheels. My wheels are 1" wider than stock. After reading through the Street Touring, Street Prepared and Street Modified sections, I am confused with the wheel widths.
Another item that seems unclear to me... to qualify for Street Category you must use "standard" springs... not sure what that is supposed to mean but I plan to install some aftermarket springs with a mild 1" drop.
What class would I fall under? I have a 2013 Honda Civic Si Sedan.
Thanks!
It sounds like it would be STX, as 8" is too wide for STF. At any rate, you should just focus on driving and getting used to the sport, so you can run a class we have called CST, which allows most modifications as long as you are on 140tw tires and it is a registered street car.

In Street category, (which replaced Stock), you must use OEM springs.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 2:34 pm
by KJ Christopher
kmaddux37 wrote:Hey everyone,
New to autocross and having trouble classing my car. I have read through the Street Category sections and my vehicle complies with everything except for my wheels. My wheels are 1" wider than stock. After reading through the Street Touring, Street Prepared and Street Modified sections, I am confused with the wheel widths.
Another item that seems unclear to me... to qualify for Street Category you must use "standard" springs... not sure what that is supposed to mean but I plan to install some aftermarket springs with a mild 1" drop.
What class would I fall under? I have a 2013 Honda Civic Si Sedan.
Thanks!
As Adam mentions above, you can't change wheel width in Street, so you'll look to a higher category with your 1" wider wheels The 2006-2015 Honda Civic Si is specifically classed in STX, which allows wheels up to 9" wide for 2WD vehicles. I'm not sure what your actual wheel width is, but if it is 9" or less, you'll go there.

Locally, we also have California Street Touring, which is pretty much a run-what-you-can-keep-registered class on street tires.

Main thing is to come out and meet people and have fun. Wheel get all rules crazy on you later.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 8:41 pm
by Silv94
Hi I'm new to this and not sure what class I should be in, I have a 94 Mazda Miata m edition with coilovers, front and rear strut bar, 15x8 wheels with 225 tires, Tires have 200tw, roll bar, other than those the car is stock.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Sat May 14, 2016 10:40 pm
by Craig Naylor
Silv94 wrote:Hi I'm new to this and not sure what class I should be in, I have a 94 Mazda Miata m edition with coilovers, front and rear strut bar, 15x8 wheels with 225 tires, Tires have 200tw, roll bar, other than those the car is stock.
This is a tough one...

Your M edition, limited slip knocks you out of STS
Your 8.0 wheels knocks you out of STR

Your looking at CSP so far as SCCA national classes go... and DOT approved race tires are allowed there.

Or CST (California Street Tire) a local a run what you brung class on 140TW tires.

If you like playing with us, and looking down the road opt for a second set of tires dedicated to AX'ing, pickup a set of 15x7.5" rims, and head to STR.

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 3:36 pm
by Sebastian Rios
The wheel width limit for STR is 9"...