Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but I didn't see a performance driving section. I am going to run my '06 S totally stock with a set of 8" 6ul rims and street Ecstas. Anyone know what class it needs to be in and what class if I run stock rims? Thanks.

 

Pretty sure 8 inch wheels will bump you up outta G Stock into "irrelevant" class. Better to stay stock with R84 X-Lites, with some Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 in 205/45-16 or Kumho Ecsta XS in 215/45R16. Or to be competitive if they put you in D Stock try aftermarket superlightweight 16x6.5 42 offset on Hoosier A6 in 205/45-16. Although, the MCS might already be doomed in D Stock with BMW 135i/335is, Mazdaspeeds 3, Acura Integra Type R, VW R32, Chevy Cobalt SS in D S. Also, may have to put in a K&N filter, put in a smaller front sway bar, Koni DA Sport struts, CarboTech AX6 or Hawk HPS Plus pads w/ ATE Super Blue fluid and a MyMini or Alta Sport One exhaust w/ resonator delete, RedLine oils just to stay relevant. From there other MINI guys and gals will show you the ropes and mods of a grayer shade.
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Might want to ask mods to move your thread to G Stock eh, D Stock category now?

 

Thanks!!!!!!

 

SCCA Rules - Section 13.5
Any type wheel may be used provided it complies with the following:
it is the same width and diameter as standard, and as installed
(including wheel spacers if applicable) it does not have an offset
more than +/- 0.25 inch from a standard wheel for the car. The
resultant change in track dimensions is allowed.

Wheel spacers are permitted, provided the resultant combination
complies with the offset requirements of this section. Wheel studs,
lug nuts, and/or bolt length may be changed.
Vehicles equipped with rims having metric specifications may use
alternate rims as determined by using the following procedure:
Diameter: converting the metric measurement to inches and using
the nearest smaller inch diameter rim.
Width: converting the metric measurement to inches and using
the nearest smaller 1/2-inch width rim. Offset and track must
still comply with the requirements of this section.
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So the wheels would put you in STX.

A few thoughts...

1. I run STX, and do like driving to events on the tires that I will use for competition. Call me lazy but when I ran Hoosiers there was a fair bit of fuss packing, arriving, changing, stowing the gear, and so forth. Arrive and drive is pretty relaxing.

2. I have never met anyone that was a competitive Solo driver without a few years of practice. When I say competitive I mean it in the context of the National Tour, or Pro Solo, or Lincoln.

3. Regionally I'd expect anyone to run a couple of years before they are setting good times. The whole discipline of Solo is darned demanding and just takes practice, practice and more practice.

4. Given that's so, the importance of classes is minimal until a certain level of comfort is reached. Every year at NER we welcome novices, and award Novice trophies at each event and for the year. THe rankings for novices are not factored in the same way as more experienced drivers - for the simple reason that even our most gifted new drivers will start off several seconds off the pace of the better regional drivers.

5. If you decide to run Stock, you'll note that the seasoned Stock drivers will use DOT legal slicks (A6 for example) and do the whole "pit crew" routine which might strike you as odd. For the first year or two I'd recommend that even if you decide to run Stock do not bother with "stickies" but instead use the Bridgestone RE11, or the Direzza Z1, or the Kumho, or the R1R, or the RS3. THe first couple of years are primarily driver training, and have little to do with the equipment.

Whichever way you go I wish you tons of fun, and welcome to the cone dodging obsession.

Sincerely,
Charlie

 

Thanks Charlie! I've run several events in the last two years, but with constant building and class changes on my 90 Miata. I never intended on being real competitive for time reasons and really just do it for fun. I am going to my first track day at Road Atlanta with NASA in two weeks and hope to become addicted to that as well. As for the Mini I have a spent set of tires on the stock 17's that I will put on for the weekend auto-x and just run stock class. That way I can save the big tires for the track. You knowledge is envied and appreciated. Here is my Miata, turbo'd with Ohlins suspension ect. Ken

 

Check out the SSR Comps on the Market Place $425 for 16s and $350 for 15s.

 

Yeah, I sall those. Unfortunatly two new sets of rims and tires in the last three months has left my play money fund quit empty.