hey guys ive been really looking into doing some auto cross and ive been reading about the the class car would belong too (04 wrx) because of the mods...
what would i be placed in
helix catted dp
invida uppipe
hks carbon ti exhaust
aem intake

and my cars lowerd

thanks guys...

E Street Prepared.

or STX, based on the location of the cat

or STX, based on the location of the catMy assumption is the OP's car doesn't retain the original factory emissions equipment or throws a CEL since most new guys aren't aware of the craptastic STX exhaust rules. So OP, all the orginal sensors in place? Any CEL's(hidden or not)?

My assumption is the OP's car doesn't retain the original factory emissions equipment STX doens't require OEM cats, just that it doesn't throw a code, or have the code subverted/shut off through the ECU programming.

--kC

STX doens't require OEM cats, just that it doesn't throw a code, or have the code subverted/shut off through the ECU programming.

--kC

Which it probably does because that's the common way to do it.

Wouldn't it be great if the SCCA had a "category that provides a natural competition outlet for auto enthusiasts using affordable sports sedans equipped with common suspension, engine, and appearance modifications which are fully legal and compatible with street use anywhere in the country."

Oh wait....

Which it probably does because that's the common way to do it.

Wouldn't it be great if the SCCA had a "category that provides a natural competition outlet for auto enthusiasts using affordable sports sedans equipped with common suspension, engine, and appearance modifications which are fully legal and compatible with street use anywhere in the country."

Oh wait....Bolded the 'catch22'.

--kC

STX doens't require OEM cats, just that it doesn't throw a code, or have the code subverted/shut off through the ECU programming.

--kCRight, as well as having all the sensors present and functional. No resistor in the UP sensor, etc. With all the Russian roulette that's been played with various DP's and cat configs, it's highly likely that a person unfamiliar with the SCCA rules may have a configuration that isn't legal. Again, just speculation until the OP confirms his setup.

So you aren't allowed to turn off a cel in stx but you are allowed to adjust timing and fueling?

So you aren't allowed to turn off a cel in stx but you are allowed to adjust timing and fueling?

That is correct. CELs are emissions related and "it's all about emissions". :rolleyes:

--kC

I don't see any engine management mods on his list (why you wouldn't with his mods I don't know). So I doubt he is covering any CEL's, but I guess the question still stands as to whether he is showing one. The catted downpipe should take care of his cat compliance to the stx rules.
See Rule 14.10 (e).
scca.com has a free Adobe download of the 2009 Solo rules.
If he isn't running any EM mods then there is no reason he can't run in stx (providing his mod list is complete).

Again, just speculation until the OP confirms his setup.

i'd like to know what class i'd be in for scca as well.

mods:
04 sti
txs fmic
stock turbo
aps catted tbe
stage 2 opensource tune (no cels defeated, 20psi max but i can flash a map with stock boost tables)
rce yellows
wl rear sway
stock front sway
whiteline steering rack bushings
front/rear strut bars
18x8.5s with 255/35/18s re01r and 17x9s with 255/40/17s re01r

i believe those are all the relevant mods. would i be in bsp or sm?

nhat: the model/year of your car would be handy

nhat: the model/year of your car would be handy

forgot i no longer have that info in my profile :o edited my first post, but i have an 04 sti.

i'd like to know what class i'd be in for scca as well.

mods:
04 sti
txs fmic
stock turbo
aps catted tbe
stage 2 opensource tune (no cels defeated, 20psi max but i can flash a map with stock boost tables)
rce yellows
wl rear sway
stock front sway
whiteline steering rack bushings
front/rear strut bars
18x8.5s with 255/35/18s re01r and 17x9s with 255/40/17s re01r

i believe those are all the relevant mods. would i be in bsp or sm?

Depends on if you did anything to the bumper beam to fit the FMIC.

Depends on if you did anything to the bumper beam to fit the FMIC.

ummm. yeah. no front bumper beam whatsoever :sadbanana:

Then you are either in prepared or modified I believe.

Then you are either in prepared or modified I believe.

that's what i figured. might as well go all out then :lol: koni inserts in wagon housings are mine soon :D

FP for the STi....STX for the WRX...

most people get into autoX after they mod the car...for whatever purpose....After that People mod their cars to a particular class...

hope it works out for you..:)

Bill

yep STX not ESP on the original post, I have the same downpipe, catless uppipe, and no CEL thrown yet (and I'll run a defouler on the O2 if I ever do).

FP for the STi....

hope it works out for you..:)

Bill

FP??? lol now i'm even more confused! i figured with my mods, i'd be in SM.

FP??? lol now i'm even more confused! i figured with my mods, i'd be in SM.

If you cut the bumper then SM. If you've removed it entirely then FP.

:)

yep STX not ESP on the original post, I have the same downpipe, catless uppipe, and no CEL thrown yet (and I'll run a defouler on the O2 if I ever do).

Hmm...catless uppipe in STX?? Why do I think that's not legal?

Hmm...catless uppipe in STX?? Why do I think that's not legal?

Because *you* haven't read the rules?

I thought all cats were required in ST*?

I play in ESP so I don't always pay attention to the class below me. :)

Because *you* haven't read the rules?

I thought all cats were required in ST*?

I play in ESP so I don't always pay attention to the class below me. :)

STX only requires '1' cat....guess you didn't get involved with all the hoopla year before last and last year huh..;)..

someone could run a ridiculous car in FP.....I would love to build a FP or XP car with a Subaru...but my fundage don't allow that...:lol:

Bill

FP??? lol now i'm even more confused! i figured with my mods, i'd be in SM.

If you cut the bumper then SM. If you've removed it entirely then FP.

:)


that...:)

guess you didn't get involved with all the hoopla year before last and last year huh..;)..

Nope! As soon as I started reading about exhaust sniffers and the like, I said, "ok, them boys can have fun with that!" :lol:

hmm thanks for the info guys. so i need to find a bumper beam and trim it or play with the boys in FP and get destroyed :lol:

oh well, it's all for fun anyways :)