Who plans to autocross their RS?
any bets on what class it will end up in? I hope it falls into BS for competition sake, but due to the limited availability of it, I wont be surprised if it gets buried in AS. Either way I plan to run it locally at Ft Devens and try to make a few national events. I realize its a ways off before this car will be driven in anger, but its never to soon to dream about it.
currently I like to dream about the tail getting a bit loose mid corner from a slightly hot entry and then instead of giving it up I get back down on the gas and power past the apex and exit the corner under nearly full boost.
the best part about this dream is that soon it will be a reality.
Also, my biggest hangup with driving to events on the "race" tires was the fact that a puncture would royally suck. Less risk involved with swapping, but you could always break a stud or something too.
I daily drove the RE-71Rs on my STX BRZ all last year. 7500-ish street miles, 7 hours of hard track time, 90+ autocross runs, and perfectly even wear... You'd have to flip often to do that on the RS with its minimal camber, but it's certainly doable.
I ran them today on asphalt, and as underwhelmed as I was with them on concrete, they are very impressive on asphalt. I was actually hitting cones on corner entry because there was so much more grip/turn in than I was expecting. It took a few runs to adjust my driving to them. They also seem to be a lot easier to drive on the limit than the stones. Some day I hope to try the Rival 1.5s, but I'd be very comfortable recommending the Nexens for anyone that runs only/mostly asphalt.
Here's my fastest run for the day, certainly not perfect, but it was good enough for 1st in PAX.
So, I did my first autocross event over the weekend. The RS & I took 1st in the novice division of 22 entries (my time would've actually been decent in the B Street class had I gone that route too!)
The RS is hands down amazing, I loved it.
Additional shoutout to @neutral for the ride alongs and putting the only other RS at the event on the podium as well!
Alright, I'll bite on the advice thing - After all, I am an instructor. At 20 seconds into the video, you early apexed the left hander. Get out wider on the entrance to the turn, turn in sharply and try to get most of your turning done before you reach the apex cone. That way, you can be straightening the steering earlier and adding power earlier as well, giving you a faster exit speed from the corner and a faster speed down the entire following straight. Late apexing is one of the real keys to speed in autocrossing.
For those that are unaware, I made the same move a few weeks back... and I chatted with you on FB, @rocket71
I got to drive an RS again today though for a single run at autocross... Was 15th in PAX with one run Then I drove an Evo X a few runs later and was 7th in PAX (if you ignore a couple of cones...) The X is easier to drive, but I think the RS is faster but harder to get the speed out of it.
edit: figured I'd clarify, it was like 5 tenths difference over ~44 seconds. Not much...
Nice addition! Honestly after autocrossing the GT350 a couple times I'm looking forward to going back to the RS...With the 350, a couple things to remember....First, you have some of the best brakes on a car...so dont be afraid to brake late and resist the urge to shift...I found better times by leaving it in first on tighter courses....It's so atypical to think a Mustang is going to rev as high as the GT350 does but that's also where the car really shines....Have fun!
When I autocrossed my Miata I was typically 6 seconds off ftd on a 70 second course, the fastest car would run a 69 and I'd run a 75. Ftd typically belonged to a csp miata with a good driver. My Miata was pretty much STR car. I got my first autox in the RS on the fifth, I am hoping to be with 3 seconds of my Miata time, am I being realistic?
For reference last event I codrove a focus ST with coilovers and very worn out nt05 tires, I was 6 seconds off my Miata time, so hoping for the RS to be 3 seconds faster than that.
When I autocrossed my Miata I was typically 6 seconds off ftd on a 70 second course, the fastest car would run a 69 and I'd run a 75. Ftd typically belonged to a csp miata with a good driver. My Miata was pretty much STR car. I got my first autox in the RS on the fifth, I am hoping to be with 3 seconds of my Miata time, am I being realistic?
I run on par with str in my BS car. I have 255 re71r which you may not but if you aren't within 3 seconds of your Miata times I would consider the day a failure. Call it 2 seconds behind your Miata if you are on stock rs tires.
I drove an X and an RS for one run each last weekend... I made more mistakes in the RS but also hit 3 cones in the X... I think the RS is faster, but it's definitely harder to drive.
I'd recommend finding an FSM sometime (digital copy, so bring a laptop to run it...)
Nobody checks for the rule book anymore (at the four events I've done this year nobody checked or even mentioned it), you can easily access it from your phone.
Generally what i roughly target off the top of str is 3 ish seconds. Around 1.4 of that gets eaten by pax, the remaining time im ok with on a car with very light prep and a loose nut behind the wheel.
I took the compressor & tools out, as well as the rear floor thing (that thing is HEAVY) for national events. otherwise I didn't care. I'm lazy and the less work I can do at events, the better.
Hi guys, I plan on adding a Turbosmart BPV and IWG. With these installed could you run in ASP?
Turbochargers and/or superchargers (forced induction) may not be
added, changed, or modified (this does not allow ceramic coating of
turbochargers). On vehicles originally equipped with forced induction:
a. No hardware changes or alterations to turbocharger(s) or
supercharger(s), in size or number, are permitted. Turbochargers or
superchargers may be updated/backdated only in conjunction with
the accompanying complete engine unit.
b. No changes are allowed to waste gate(s) size, number, or location.
No changes are allowed to variable-geometry turbine (VGT) hardware.
c. No changes are allowed to supercharger drive system pulleys. Belt
tensioners may be added/changed to reduce belt slip.
d. No changes are permitted to blow-off/pop-off valves.
e. Compressor bypass valves (CBVs) are considered part of the air in- take system and may be added, replaced, or updated/backdated in- dependently of the other components of a forced induction system.
f. Boost regulation systems, either electronic or mechanical, and elec- tronic fuel cuts referencing boost pressure may be altered or modi- fied except as prohibited herein. Boost pressure changes resulting
from authorized changes are permitted.
If anyone is able to answer this, hoping they can help me out as well.
Currently competing in STU (lowering springs, catback, drop-in filter).
Next season I plan to add:
FMIC
Tune
Catch cans and baffle plate
Camber plates and/or coilovers
Does this put me in STU, ASP, or SM? Or something else altogether? I'd like to avoid SM if I can, since its waaay more competitive than any other class in my local club, and I'm a rookie.
I went through about 50 pages before giving up... Has the RS been re-classed from BS to STU? I thought I seen a thread somewhere but can't find it. Thanks.