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Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:13 am
by Kurt Rahn
Jeff Stuart wrote:The PDF on the SCCA website hasn't been updated since last march, and for Hyundai just has one entry that says "all models: HS". It seems to me that the new Hyundai Genesis Coupe should be classed in something other than HS, does anyone know what it's classed as for 2010, or if there is a 2010 PDF somewhere that I couldn't find?
The turbo is GS and the V6 is FS.
Edit: You beat me, quick-draw McBerry!
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:33 pm
by George Steinheimer
What run group do production electric cars run in? Would they always run with or after another class?
Thanks
George
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:15 pm
by Aaron Goldsmith
George Steinheimer wrote:What run group do production electric cars run in? Would they always run with or after another class?
Thanks
George
if you mean the local EL class.. I don't think anyone has run it in quite a while. I added it to the run order just in case.
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:01 am
by Suren Yegiazaryan
Where will I be classed?
1990 Acura Integra
Koni Yellow Sport and Ground Control Coilovers custom spring rates
Custom Cat Back Exhaust system
Metal Master Brake pads all around
Full Interior
Stock Engine B18a1
Stock Wheels
Where would I be classed if I add:
Intake
Header
Cat-delete
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:14 am
by Sebastian Rios
Suren Yegiazaryan wrote:Where will I be classed?
1990 Acura Integra
Koni Yellow Sport and Ground Control Coilovers custom spring rates
Custom Cat Back Exhaust system
Metal Master Brake pads all around
Full Interior
Stock Engine B18a1
Stock Wheels
Where would I be classed if I add:
Intake
Header
Cat-delete
As it sits you would fit squarely in ST as long as you are using 140 (or higher) treadwear rated tires. You could still add the header and stay in ST. If you remover the cat that bumps you to DSP where you could use DOT-Legal Race compound tires.
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:15 pm
by Suren Yegiazaryan
Sebastian Rios wrote:Suren Yegiazaryan wrote:Where will I be classed?
1990 Acura Integra
Koni Yellow Sport and Ground Control Coilovers custom spring rates
Custom Cat Back Exhaust system
Metal Master Brake pads all around
Full Interior
Stock Engine B18a1
Stock Wheels
Where would I be classed if I add:
Intake
Header
Cat-delete
As it sits you would fit squarely in ST as long as you are using 140 (or higher) treadwear rated tires. You could still add the header and stay in ST. If you remover the cat that bumps you to DSP where you could use DOT-Legal Race compound tires.
Thanks Sebastian. The STS classification confused me for a sec but now I see STS is for 2 seaters.

I thought the height adjustment capabilites of the coilovers moved me to STS.
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:18 pm
by Mike Reyes
Hey guys,
I've been running CST for awhile now, but all of a sudden the CST class is getting REALLY full at events. I drive a Datsun 240Z with a V8 swap and was wondering if I could be under any class aside from CST. I asked this question awhile earlier and got some responses that told me that the only option I had was to do XP, but I don't think we run XP here. I'm just wondering if there have been any changes in the rules which would perhaps allow me to change classes within our region without breaking any rules.
Thanks!
-Mike
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:47 pm
by Rick Brown
Mike Reyes wrote:Hey guys,
I've been running CST for awhile now, but all of a sudden the CST class is getting REALLY full at events. I drive a Datsun 240Z with a V8 swap and was wondering if I could be under any class aside from CST. I asked this question awhile earlier and got some responses that told me that the only option I had was to do XP, but I don't think we run XP here. I'm just wondering if there have been any changes in the rules which would perhaps allow me to change classes within our region without breaking any rules.
Thanks!
-Mike
Yes we run XP, as part of CPM (Combined Prep/Mod) which is all the Prepared and Modified cars indexed together. We just don't get enough of those cars to have individual classes.
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:03 pm
by Bill Martin
Mike Reyes wrote: I've been running CST for awhile now, but all of a sudden the CST class is getting REALLY full at events.
-Mike
Not sure why you see that as a problem. If by that you mean the competition is daunting, all the other classes you could run are typically faster. But I guess a V8 datsun can probably run CST, CSM, SSM, XP, EM and I suppose AM for completeness. The latter three all fit into the CPM-index, and XP would have the best index number. You would benefit greatly by upgrading your tires to match the class you want to enter.
Maybe they'd let you run historic with a CST index. You could check with Brian Howlett.
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:10 pm
by Jayson Woodruff
Bill Martin wrote:But I guess a V8 datsun can probably run...SSM....
Probably not, would need to be a nissan motor.
Jay W
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:40 am
by Collin Webster
Michael Palero wrote:Post your Car Classing questions here! We'll class your car!
Link to Rulebook and Classes for Stock and Street Touring by Make&Model: General Classing
Ok, here's a hard one - I think SSM, but I'm not sure.
1989 Mazda RX-7 Turbo. Motor has been street ported, larger fuel injectors, modified the turbo (stock turbine side, new compressor housing/wheel), the car is running Haltech ECU. Some suspension mods as well (Springs/Struts). Does have a 3" down pipe and have removed the catalytic converter.
So, what class am I in?
Thanks,
Collin Webster
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:44 am
by Christine Grice
Collin Webster wrote:
Ok, here's a hard one - I think SSM, but I'm not sure.
1989 Mazda RX-7 Turbo. Motor has been street ported, larger fuel injectors, modified the turbo (stock turbine side, new compressor housing/wheel), the car is running Haltech ECU. Some suspension mods as well (Springs/Struts). Does have a 3" down pipe and have removed the catalytic converter.
So, what class am I in?
Thanks,
Collin Webster
The trubo puts it into SSM. If it wasn't for that I think it may be ASP, although you would have to check on the street porting thing.
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:48 am
by Collin Webster
Michael Palero wrote:Post your Car Classing questions here! We'll class your car!
Link to Rulebook and Classes for Stock and Street Touring by Make&Model: General Classing
Another car - my wifes. I believe is STX, but not sure.
2002 VW Jetta 1.8T. Stock motor, cold air intake, down pipe to cat to catback exhaust. Springs/Struts/Swaybars. 17 X 8 Wheels w/ 225 wide tires.
Thanks!
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:49 am
by Collin Webster
Christine Berry wrote:Collin Webster wrote:
Ok, here's a hard one - I think SSM, but I'm not sure.
1989 Mazda RX-7 Turbo. Motor has been street ported, larger fuel injectors, modified the turbo (stock turbine side, new compressor housing/wheel), the car is running Haltech ECU. Some suspension mods as well (Springs/Struts). Does have a 3" down pipe and have removed the catalytic converter.
So, what class am I in?
Thanks,
Collin Webster
The trubo puts it into SSM. If it wasn't for that I think it may be ASP, although you would have to check on the street porting thing.
Dang that was a fast reply! I think your allowed to run water injection in SSM, right?
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:41 pm
by Christine Grice
Collin Webster wrote:Christine Berry wrote:Collin Webster wrote:
Ok, here's a hard one - I think SSM, but I'm not sure.
1989 Mazda RX-7 Turbo. Motor has been street ported, larger fuel injectors, modified the turbo (stock turbine side, new compressor housing/wheel), the car is running Haltech ECU. Some suspension mods as well (Springs/Struts). Does have a 3" down pipe and have removed the catalytic converter.
So, what class am I in?
Thanks,
Collin Webster
The trubo puts it into SSM. If it wasn't for that I think it may be ASP, although you would have to check on the street porting thing.
Dang that was a fast reply! I think your allowed to run water injection in SSM, right?
SP legal so therefore SSM legal.
15.10.G. Intake water injection systems are allowed.
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:49 pm
by Christine Grice
Collin Webster wrote:
Another car - my wifes. I believe is STX, but not sure.
2002 VW Jetta 1.8T. Stock motor, cold air intake, down pipe to cat to catback exhaust. Springs/Struts/Swaybars. 17 X 8 Wheels w/ 225 wide tires.
Thanks!
ST listing: Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, & Beetle 1.8T
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:11 pm
by Michael Smith
Christine Berry wrote:Collin Webster wrote:
Another car - my wifes. I believe is STX, but not sure.
2002 VW Jetta 1.8T. Stock motor, cold air intake, down pipe to cat to catback exhaust. Springs/Struts/Swaybars. 17 X 8 Wheels w/ 225 wide tires.
Thanks!
ST listing: Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, & Beetle 1.8T
14.4 WHEELS
Any wheels are allowed with widths up to the following:
ST, STS, STR (AWD) – 7.5”
STX (AWD) – 8.0”
STX (2WD), STR (2WD) – 9.0”
STU – unlimited
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 2:19 pm
by Collin Webster
Michael Smith wrote:Christine Berry wrote:Collin Webster wrote:
Another car - my wifes. I believe is STX, but not sure.
2002 VW Jetta 1.8T. Stock motor, cold air intake, down pipe to cat to catback exhaust. Springs/Struts/Swaybars. 17 X 8 Wheels w/ 225 wide tires.
Thanks!
ST listing: Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, & Beetle 1.8T
14.4 WHEELS
Any wheels are allowed with widths up to the following:
ST, STS, STR (AWD) – 7.5”
STX (AWD) – 8.0”
STX (2WD), STR (2WD) – 9.0”
STU – unlimited
So it would be STX, because of the 8" wide wheels. Good to know!
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:47 pm
by Mike Reyes
Rick Brown wrote:Mike Reyes wrote:Hey guys,
I've been running CST for awhile now, but all of a sudden the CST class is getting REALLY full at events. I drive a Datsun 240Z with a V8 swap and was wondering if I could be under any class aside from CST. I asked this question awhile earlier and got some responses that told me that the only option I had was to do XP, but I don't think we run XP here. I'm just wondering if there have been any changes in the rules which would perhaps allow me to change classes within our region without breaking any rules.
Thanks!
-Mike
Yes we run XP, as part of CPM (Combined Prep/Mod) which is all the Prepared and Modified cars indexed together. We just don't get enough of those cars to have individual classes.
Bill Martin wrote:Mike Reyes wrote: I've been running CST for awhile now, but all of a sudden the CST class is getting REALLY full at events.
-Mike
Not sure why you see that as a problem. If by that you mean the competition is daunting, all the other classes you could run are typically faster. But I guess a V8 datsun can probably run CST, CSM, SSM, XP, EM and I suppose AM for completeness. The latter three all fit into the CPM-index, and XP would have the best index number. You would benefit greatly by upgrading your tires to match the class you want to enter.
Maybe they'd let you run historic with a CST index. You could check with Brian Howlett.
Thanks Rick and Bill! I actually have no problems running CST, its just that I want to keep my options to classes open. I need a lot more seat time + a TON of suspension upgrades to get competitive in CST, let alone XP!

Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:05 pm
by Q V
If you are only planning on competing locally for the foreseeable future, CST is the easiest class to run in for street tires. We have a wide enough range of cars/drivers this year, so there's bound to be someone you are close to in times!
I know this is a car classing thread but don't forget to take advantage of "Instructor Runs" if you don't do so already.
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 2:45 pm
by Daniel Vu
hey everyone, I was wondering what class i would be in, I have an 08 Scion tc
-rear sway bars
-stock rim
-stock tire size 215/45/17
-cold air intake
-dezod full catback 2.35 exhaust
-lowering spring on stock strut
-short shifter
-everything else is stock
-I was also wondering if I got coilovers would it change the class?
-Also I've been reading that the exhaust has to be a certain db to run sometimes. My exhaust is a full catback and I added a longer resonator, but I'm not sure if still under 95 db, is there anyway I check it?
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 3:07 pm
by Michael Smith
Street Touring (ST)
Daniel Vu wrote:hey everyone, I was wondering what class i would be in, I have an 08 Scion tc
-I was also wondering if I got coilovers would it change the class?
No
-Also I've been reading that the exhaust has to be a certain db to run sometimes. My exhaust is a full catback and I added a longer resonator, but I'm not sure if still under 95 db, is there anyway I check it?
95db is pretty loud. I'm sure yours which you made quieter is under. Some ST cars under the limit only have a resonator and end after the driver.
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 1:15 am
by Daniel Vu
Michael Smith wrote:Street Touring (ST)
Daniel Vu wrote:hey everyone, I was wondering what class i would be in, I have an 08 Scion tc
-I was also wondering if I got coilovers would it change the class?
No
-Also I've been reading that the exhaust has to be a certain db to run sometimes. My exhaust is a full catback and I added a longer resonator, but I'm not sure if still under 95 db, is there anyway I check it?
95db is pretty loud. I'm sure yours which you made quieter is under. Some ST cars under the limit only have a resonator and end after the driver.
thanks!
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 3:17 pm
by Doug Kott
Hi Daniel,
Your car is also eligible for the local CST class (California Street Touring)for street-licensed cars, where you can pretty much run amok with modifications as long as the car has street tires with a treadwear rating of 140 or higher (if you have stock tires, they most certainly qualify here).
--Doug
Re: Post Car Classing Help Questions Here!
Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:11 am
by Daniel Vu
^^ oh thanks doug, I might stick with other class for now. I don't really plan on any other power mods. I haven't been to one autocross event yet, what day would you guys recommend for me to go try it out? I don't want to show up on some pro day and embarrass myself