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Old 07-09-2012, 04:09 PM   #26
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I think most likely it will be STX or STR from everything that has been seen. STC is probably not a proper fit for the BRZ.

Think RX-8, S2000, and MX5 classing as the most likely guides.
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Old 07-09-2012, 09:56 PM   #27
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and this is why you people are awesome
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Old 07-10-2012, 12:55 AM   #28
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my first autocross runs were in a friend's 200hp Acura RSX. On the same day, I ran my Impreza which had 300hp at the time and got nearly the exact same times. I'd probably stomp those times today in a 100hp Miata.
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Old 07-10-2012, 12:57 PM   #29
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Wow, glad I stumbled on this thread. I keep putting off autox myself just like someone said, because I was making it out to be too big of a thing.

GT - I know some of the AWJ guys like to go out to Qualcomm stadium when autox is in town. Hell, I don't even know when that is, but I'd love to go and watch and maybe do a ride-along with someone who knows what they're doing.
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Old 07-10-2012, 01:26 PM   #30
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Wow, glad I stumbled on this thread. I keep putting off autox myself just like someone said, because I was making it out to be too big of a thing.

GT - I know some of the AWJ guys like to go out to Qualcomm stadium when autox is in town. Hell, I don't even know when that is, but I'd love to go and watch and maybe do a ride-along with someone who knows what they're doing.
Don't watch. Participate!
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Old 07-10-2012, 01:41 PM   #31
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Yeah, don't just watch. Just go out and drive. The car stock is plenty to have a fun time. Heck, the base Mini and the normal Mazda 3 can be a hoot doing Auto-X in. The BRZ should be an absolute blast.

Just get yourself a proper helmet, up your tire pressures to around 40 psi and have some fun.
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Yeah, helmet is next on my list. But I just moved and cash is looowwww. I keep trying to trade parts for a large helmet, but everyone seems to have little tiny heads...
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Old 07-10-2012, 01:58 PM   #33
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Don't watch. Participate!
Yeah yeah I get it! Lol...I just don't like to jump into ANYTHING.
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Old 07-10-2012, 02:06 PM   #34
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Yeah, don't just watch. Just go out and drive. The car stock is plenty to have a fun time. Heck, the base Mini and the normal Mazda 3 can be a hoot doing Auto-X in. The BRZ should be an absolute blast.

Just get yourself a proper helmet, up your tire pressures to around 40 psi and have some fun.
In my experience, most clubs have loaner helmets available for novices. However if you think you'll be doing a lot of it, it's a good idea to grab your own. Any helmet rated M2005 or SA2005 should be fine, but check with your local sanctioning body to confirm.
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Old 07-10-2012, 02:09 PM   #35
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GTerran,

Years ago, SYMS built a normally aspirated Ej20 with ITBs that was making 280bhp. This was back before the fancy new engine we've got here that has variable valve timing.

In my 2.5RS I took if from the original 165bhp and took it up to 225bhp while keeping is 100% streetable and 50 state smog legal. I recently spun a rod bearing so after all these years (ran it for more than 50k mi at 225bhp) I am going to throw in some forged pistons and finally bump the compression on it and take it up to 250bhp or so.

While I don't think the BRZ needs 300bhp, I think getting it to 240-250bhp shouldn't be all that hard and will be more than enough power for the chassis and its weight.
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