need the right sti auto x tire--

**M.S.P.T** · 03-29-2004, 08:36 AM

hey guys i need the right auto x tire for my car--my best runs are in the
morning,the afternoon runs the tires get greasy--i want to run slicks
any ideas would be great
thanks
dave

maxwolfinger · 03-29-2004, 08:57 AM

Race only or street/race. Street/race I would say Falken Azenis Sports, which is also what I will be getting. For race only, if you have the money, get some Hoosiers, but if you want a middle ground alternative I would say Kuhmo R-compounds.

FT@SGP · 03-29-2004, 09:56 AM

Frankly, for autox the best tires are Hoosiers (A compound) and Kumho Vics 710s. Hoosiers have the right size, but not sure on Kumhos.

**M.S.P.T** · 03-29-2004, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT@SGP

Frankly, for autox the best tires are Hoosiers (A compound) and Kumho Vics 710s. Hoosiers have the right size, but not sure on Kumhos.

just ordered the hoosiers--245/40/17 there going on a 17x8 wheel
with the steering rack bushings---and a adjustable front swaybar.
anyone have a suggestion on alignment specs.
thanks,dave

FT@SGP · 03-29-2004, 01:44 PM

Good setup. Steering rack bushings not allowed in AS to my knowledge, but I am sure no one will notice.

Camber wise, just max it out in the front, rear cannot be changed unfortunately. Do you have any camber adjusting capability in the car?

***sciolist*** · 03-29-2004, 03:24 PM

Has anyone actually run Azenis back to back with the stock tires? I was thinking that they would be a pretty good all around choice too.

Snax · 03-29-2004, 07:29 PM

I'm sure you already know this, but to qualify FT's comment about maxing out front camber, be sure to set it to an equivalent amount on each side. Simply slamming the crash bolts to maximum negative is sure to provide more camber on one side than the other and the quirky handling and pulling that goes with it.

FT@SGP · 03-29-2004, 07:50 PM

Thanks Snax, yes very true

**M.S.P.T** · 03-30-2004, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sciolist

Has anyone actually run Azenis back to back with the stock tires? I was thinking that they would be a pretty good all around choice too.

i was running the azenis last year and they would get hot and greasy.
my afternoon runs were always slower,i have rear camber bolts,does anyone run rear camber?
thanks,dave

FT@SGP · 03-30-2004, 08:31 AM

We have not had the chance to put our adjustable control arms in the rear yet, but we will start off with about -2 rear camber and may have to reduce it a little as we get more data. Camber bolts, I think, are not allowed in stock classes though.

Slowride · 03-30-2004, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT@SGP

Good setup. Steering rack bushings not allowed in AS to my knowledge,

Neither are oversized wheels (17x8). We don't know what class M.S.P.T. is running in, but so far it sounds like FSP or SM would be legal. (I don't have a rule book yet.)

M.S.P.T.: what class are you planning to run in?

Quote:

but I am sure no one will notice.

Please don't encourage people to break the rules. It's not fair to those who follow the rules.

ingrahamm · 03-30-2004, 07:25 PM

agreed on the comment about breaking the rules. The sport only works when people abide by the rules, and when competitors can trust each other to do so.

the kumho 710s are not available yet in any useful size for an AS STi. nothing even close to a 225 or 245 / 45 17.

btw, FSP? NFW. ESP or SM. FSP is for old Rabbits and MGs, not any WRX derived vehicle.

matt

FT@SGP · 03-30-2004, 07:31 PM

You are right guys, I apologize.

Slowride · 03-30-2004, 07:35 PM

Matt: yeah, I meant ESP, of course.

FT: apology accepted.

**M.S.P.T** · 03-31-2004, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slowride

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT@SGP

Good setup. Steering rack bushings not allowed in AS to my knowledge,

Neither are oversized wheels (17x8). We don't know what class M.S.P.T. is running in, but so far it sounds like FSP or SM would be legal. (I don't have a rule book yet.)

M.S.P.T.: what class are you planning to run in?

Quote:

but I am sure no one will notice.

Please don't encourage people to break the rules. It's not fair to those who follow the rules.

i spoke to my local scca region and i would be in asp.
dave

03-29-2004, 08:36 AM	#1
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FT@SGP Spec C Club Location: Become a sponsoring vendor Posts: 1,038 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Another STi with the V-Limited spoiler Frankly, for autox the best tires are Hoosiers (A compound) and Kumho Vics 710s. Hoosiers have the right size, but not sure on Kumhos.

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03-29-2004, 08:57 AM	#2
maxwolfinger Senior STI Driver Location: Farmingdale, NJ Posts: 383 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Race only or street/race. Street/race I would say Falken Azenis Sports, which is also what I will be getting. For race only, if you have the money, get some Hoosiers, but if you want a middle ground alternative I would say Kuhmo R-compounds.

03-29-2004, 01:44 PM	#5
FT@SGP Spec C Club Location: Become a sponsoring vendor Posts: 1,038 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Good setup. Steering rack bushings not allowed in AS to my knowledge, but I am sure no one will notice. Camber wise, just max it out in the front, rear cannot be changed unfortunately. Do you have any camber adjusting capability in the car?

03-29-2004, 03:24 PM	#6
*sciolist* Spiteful Old Codger Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,345 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Has anyone actually run Azenis back to back with the stock tires? I was thinking that they would be a pretty good all around choice too.

03-29-2004, 07:29 PM	#7
Snax Spec C Club Fav Mod: Stealth mode Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1,154 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	I'm sure you already know this, but to qualify FT's comment about maxing out front camber, be sure to set it to an equivalent amount on each side. Simply slamming the crash bolts to maximum negative is sure to provide more camber on one side than the other and the quirky handling and pulling that goes with it.

03-29-2004, 07:50 PM	#8
FT@SGP Spec C Club Location: Become a sponsoring vendor Posts: 1,038 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks Snax, yes very true

03-30-2004, 08:31 AM	#10
FT@SGP Spec C Club Location: Become a sponsoring vendor Posts: 1,038 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	We have not had the chance to put our adjustable control arms in the rear yet, but we will start off with about -2 rear camber and may have to reduce it a little as we get more data. Camber bolts, I think, are not allowed in stock classes though.

03-30-2004, 07:25 PM	#12
ingrahamm Junior STI Driver Location: S.W. Va Posts: 86 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	agreed on the comment about breaking the rules. The sport only works when people abide by the rules, and when competitors can trust each other to do so. the kumho 710s are not available yet in any useful size for an AS STi. nothing even close to a 225 or 245 / 45 17. btw, FSP? NFW. ESP or SM. FSP is for old Rabbits and MGs, not any WRX derived vehicle. matt

03-30-2004, 07:31 PM	#13
FT@SGP Spec C Club Location: Become a sponsoring vendor Posts: 1,038 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	You are right guys, I apologize.

03-30-2004, 07:35 PM	#14
Slowride Spec C Club Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,025 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Matt: yeah, I meant ESP, of course. FT: apology accepted.