Jeff 97 FS T/A

You're in Mass? Who is the "***" in the WRX? I know several WRX autocrossers in Mass - I wouldn't question any of their sexual preferences, nor their driving ability

Jeff 97 FS T/A

STB, LCA relocation brackets, then, if you have the money, subframes

snorkelface

Actually, subframe connectors, then a complimenting spring/shock combo. If this combo lowers the car, you may need an adjustable panhard rod to recenter the rear. Get LCAs if you have some money left over. The STB is the last suspension mod you should do if ALL other components have already been upgraded.

bruecksteve

Damn, how come no one told me about this thread. I have several good stories about my ESP Camaro and WRX's.!!!

trackbird

Sorry Steve, I guess we should have invited you to the party.

Jeff 97 FS T/A

I am, of course, kidding! Notice the smiley...

mitchntx

Thanks, Jeff. I have an APC windhield banner. Will that help?

I was also thinking that if my Trans AM spoiler really worked, wouldn't a second one, stacked on top of the first, be even better?

Jabberwocky

The stock WRX isn't that much better compared to an stock Fbody. Heck, I question if it is better.

bruecksteve

These are the results from two of the three divisionals I attended. Personally, knowing many of the drivers of both types of cars, I'd have to give the nod to the Subaru's. As you start to move up in preperation, the F-Body's start to fade. Keep in mind, this is an autox and not road racing. I suspect it would be the other way around but have no data to prove it.
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SEDivisonal Event #2 Gainesville FL

2t 65/AS PAUL DENNIS RITCHIE NAPLES FL > 107.824 <
04 SUBARU STI HOOSIER
SAT: 1) 57.568 2) 57.109 3) 56.098
SUN: 1) O/C 2) 51.726 3) 53.451

3. 31/AS RUSS CLARK, DIXIE TALLAHASSEE FL > 108.761 <
04 SUBARU STI
SAT: 1) 57.252 2) 57.024 3) 57.099
SUN: 1) 52.842 2) 52.875 3) 51.737

1t 27/FS JERRY GRIGG WARNER ROBINS GA > 110.708 <
96 CHEVROLET CAMARO HOOSIER
SAT: 1) 59.027 2) 57.839 3) 58.871
SUN: 1) 53.372 2) 52.869 3) 52.958

2. 34/FS KAREN KRAUS BROWNSVILLE MD > 111.259 <
96 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 HOOSIER
SAT: 1) 59.513 2) 60.274( 1) 3) 58.543
SUN: 1) 57.653( 2) 2) 53.306 3) 52.716

1t 74/ESP STEVE BRUECK GRAYSON GA > 105.863 <
94 CHEVY CAMARO Z28 KUMHO
SAT: 1) 55.544 2) 54.772 3) 54.753
SUN: 1) 51.484 2) 51.110 3) 51.237


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SEDivisonal Event #3 Michelin Tire Proving Grounds Lauren SC

2t 31/AS RUSS CLARK TALLAHASSEE FL > 86.761 <
04 SUBARU STI
SAT: 1) 46.732 2) 48.708( 1) 3) 46.103
SUN: 1) 41.108 2) 41.215 3) 40.658

1t 34/FS KAREN KRAUS BROWNSVILLE MD > 84.840 <
96 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 HOOSIERTRISKELION RACING
SAT: 1) 46.555 2) 45.545 3) 45.229
SUN: 1) 40.990 2) 39.651 3) 39.611

2. 51/FS JIM FOSSUM GREER SC > 85.897 <
98 CHEV Z28 HOOSIER
SAT: 1) 46.202 2) 46.437 3) 45.848
SUN: 1) 40.049 2) 42.372( 1) 3) 40.171

3. 27/FS JERRY GRIGG WARNER ROBINS GA > 85.921 <
96 CHEVROLET CAMARO HOOSIER
SAT: 1) 49.217( 1) 2) 46.853 3) 45.927
SUN: 1) 40.853 2) 40.086 3) 39.994

1t 55/STX TOM HOPPE RALEIGH NC > 83.944 <
02 SUBARU WRX SUBARU BOXER4RACING.COM
SAT: 1) 47.134( 1) 2) 44.675 3) 47.253( 1)
SUN: 1) 41.272( 1) 2) 39.269 3) 47.193( 4)

2t 21/STX MIKE KING JACKSONVILLE FL > 84.907 <
04 SUBARU WRX FALKEN SUBARU SE REGION-WWW.SOJAX.COM
SAT: 1) O/C 2) 45.870 3) O/C
SUN: 1) 43.431( 2) 2) 39.166 3) 39.037

1t 29/ESP TOM PULLIAM DULUTH GA > 80.800 <
00 CHEVY CAMARO KUMHO
SAT: 1) 44.082 2) 43.578 3) 43.269
SUN: 1) 38.173 2) 37.538 3) 37.531

2t 74/ESP STEVE BRUECK GRAYSON GA > 81.970 <
94 CHEVY CAMARO Z28 KUMHO CRYSTALRIDGE.NET
SAT: 1) 67.363( 4) 2) 44.766 3) 43.962
SUN: 1) 38.986 2) 38.008 3) 38.254


Keep in mind that Karen and all the FS (and ESP) people are running on sticky tires, the STX Sub's are on street tires. Also, the #21 Sub out PAX'd me, 9th to my 10th place.
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snorkelface

All those results show the STI version, but I think the originator of this thread was talking about the standard WRX.

The STI, as noted on other forums, should not be in ESP.