STX power mods for 2013 S
What are STX mods we can make to 2013 S? Where is my money best spent? Specific parts would be appreciated. I'm new to mini world so would like to gain better understanding to what can be done. Can stock redline be bumped in STX?
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I know that you can do a tune however the tune cannot alter the boost levels of the turbo so I think it would probably end up being something custom. downpipe back exhaust, downpipe, air filter are all legal. Your best money spent is probably on suspension and of course seat time.
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The JB+ technically just alters the boost to reach "proper" load. It's sort of a run around. What are the rules for STX?
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Other than that, as dparaho said, suspension. I would do rear anti-roll bar, polyurethane bushings, coilovers ($$$).
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Last I knew there were no power mod options in STX. Even a change intercooler will knock you out of the class.
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Originally Posted by Eddie07S
(Post 3873683)
Last I knew there were no power mod options in STX. Even a change intercooler will knock you out of the class.
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We are actually working with Nat Champion Craig Wilcox on an R56 for STX right now. There is a ton that can be done. We can help you out with anything you want.
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Wow, can't go wrong with that offer :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by Eddie07S
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Wow, can't go wrong with that offer :thumbsup:
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Yep there is a bunch of misinformation in this thread. Just pick up a rule book and it'll set you straight. Or Way is pretty good with STX legal mods.
The basics for engine mods are going to be an intake, downpipe, exhaust, and tune. The tune can't change boost levels so I would make the argument that the JB+ probably isn't legal. I'm not a tuner though so Way probably has more insight into that. Honestly the power gains aren't that significant and you'll have enough trouble putting power down. First step would be suspension and then would be the diff. Bushings can be replaced provided the replacement has no more metal in it (as a %) than the stock one. You also can't change bushing "types" like moving to a spherical bearing. Engine mount inserts would be legal. Redline can be moved. |
It's not cheating unless you get caught, and even then... ask the STX winner from 2012 Nationals.
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Originally Posted by v10climber
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Yep there is a bunch of misinformation in this thread. Just pick up a rule book and it'll set you straight. Or Way is pretty good with STX legal mods.
The basics for engine mods are going to be an intake, downpipe, exhaust, and tune. The tune can't change boost levels so I would make the argument that the JB+ probably isn't legal. I'm not a tuner though so Way probably has more insight into that. Honestly the power gains aren't that significant and you'll have enough trouble putting power down. First step would be suspension and then would be the diff. Bushings can be replaced provided the replacement has no more metal in it (as a %) than the stock one. You also can't change bushing "types" like moving to a spherical bearing. Engine mount inserts would be legal. Redline can be moved. |
So which intake is way to go? I need one that is smog legal in California. Forgot about keeping it smog legal or at least easily returnable to smog legal.
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Originally Posted by grantsfo
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So which intake is way to go? I need one that is smog legal in California. Forgot about keeping it smog legal or at least easily returnable to smog legal.
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The nm high flow intake is carb cert. It will pass smog with no problems.
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Originally Posted by Handersen8
(Post 3877176)
The nm high flow intake is carb cert. It will pass smog with no problems.
On other build front news. My TSW springs arrived today. These are much better than H&R. Got NM engine bushings, Hotchkis camber arms, the big H Sport rear bar is ready to go in. Front camber plates on the way. As my entry level tire and wheels I have 16x7.5 with Direszzia II in 205/50/16. Im eyeing those Enkei RPF1 in 16x8 with 38 mm offset. Thinking I might be able to go to 225/45/16 but is that too tight? will it rub on anything? |
Originally Posted by grantsfo
(Post 3877314)
Yeah I have been eying that one. I think its that or JCW intake. Is there a carb cert downtube or high flow cat? Also are those upgraded blow off valves legal for STX and do they do anything for our cars? Again Im new to mini's and just dont know where the big impact pmods hide on these cars? Thinking intake and exhaust improvements cant hurt if they are well designed. Im just learning suppliers, etc. I dont have issues paying for quality if it gives me real performance improvements.
On other build front news. My TSW springs arrived today. These are much better than H&R. Got NM engine bushings, Hotchkis camber arms, the big H Sport rear bar is ready to go in. Front camber plates on the way. As my entry level tire and wheels I have 16x7.5 with Direszzia II in 205/50/16. Im eyeing those Enkei RPF1 in 16x8 with 38 mm offset. Thinking I might be able to go to 225/45/16 but is that too tight? will it rub on anything? The big improvements in these cars doesn't come from power. You'll see much quicker lap times putting in a real diff than you would adding the little bit of power you would gain from an exhaust and an STX legal tune. You have to decide how competitive you want to be in STX. That will drive pretty much all your part purchasing decisions. If the answer is very then you want 235s and to get rid of the springs and move to an actual coilover with some solid shocks and spring rates. Sent from my Nexus 10 using NAMotoring |
Originally Posted by grantsfo
(Post 3877314)
As my entry level tire and wheels I have 16x7.5 with Direszzia II in 205/50/16. Im eyeing those Enkei RPF1 in 16x8 with 38 mm offset. Thinking I might be able to go to 225/45/16 but is that too tight? will it rub on anything?
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Getting power down is always my first focus. However in California we do have some events where power can be used even in an open diff car. Heck even with stock suspension and run flats I had events where I felt like it took eternity to go from 2 nd into third on long straight no wheel spin. Just want to plan legal power mods in addition to LSD. And I'm striking balance between competitive and easy to live with. I know those aren't mutually exclusive and trade offs need to be made but a little more jam for us who can go into late braking zones than others always helps. I will see as I have fun experimenting.
I'm headed off to slaughter this weekend as I haven't had a chance to install much. Just have 205s, Konis, stock bars still, terrible alignment, no LSD , stock S motor. It's not as well set up as many DS class cars. I'm praying for rain if you get my drift. |
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I'm running BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 205/45R16 on S-Winder Rims Attachment 152767 I have some BC Coil overs I'm going to install before this month tracks meet. I also put some 12mm spacers on. We shall see how many secs I can shave....Attachment 152768
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If you want to get really crazy, smaller brakes so you can run wide and light 15s. That can drop 10-15lbs per wheel upfront. Racing seat, lithium battery will drop 50lbs. That can do huge things for you.
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Originally Posted by TazMinianDevil
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If you want to get really crazy, smaller brakes so you can run wide and light 15s. That can drop 10-15lbs per wheel upfront. Racing seat, lithium battery will drop 50lbs. That can do huge things for you.
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Originally Posted by v10climber
(Post 3877710)
Can't run smaller brakes in STX. Rotors have to be same or larger in thickness and diameter. Seats and batteries are legal as long as the whole seat setup (seat+brackets) weighs more than 25lbs. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using NAMotoring
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Originally Posted by TazMinianDevil
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Wouldn't a rotor kit sized to the base Mini be allowed?
Originally Posted by TazMinianDevil
(Post 3877720)
If not that, you could do an S sized kit(given it matched dims) that would still drop weight.
I'm just glad I don't have to spend time/money to develop something like this setup from a SM BMW... Attachment 152762 |
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Just to give you a sense of what I'm capable of doing. Here is my 370z hillclimb and track car that I'm currently building with a friend. I'm probably not going to go this crazy with mini build but I have made custom floating aluminum hat rotors with brembo motorsports calipers and have also had 3d printed custom parts developed for 450 hp custom made stoker motor running standalone ECU. Making all my own fiberglass body panels as wel. So I'm willing to do some crazy things eventually. I just want to keep this Mini fairly sane for my daily 80 mile commute over mountain back roads into Silicon Valley.
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