[raitchison]

http://www.scca.org/news/tech/fastrack/04-04-fastrack.pdf

See page 10 of the PDF, under "Tech Bulletins", Item 4.

Not surprising really.

 

[dugrant153]

Even the 2.0L version?

We're competing against Celica GT's and Impreza 2.5RS's???

(sorry, my comp is too slow to load the ... ah, what the heck. lets download that sucker!)

 

[raitchison]

Except for a few exceptions (Mini) the SCCA has been classing cars based on "Best of Breed". So the least capable example is lumped in with the most capable.

It's not fair IMO.

 

[dugrant153]

I guess they gotta fit the lower cars in somewhere, otherwise they'd probably destroy the competition in the class below it.

Example: MZ3 2.0L in H-stock vs old old Toyota Tercel...

riiiiiiiiight.

 

[raitchison]

Actually the base Mazda3 wouldn't be a class killer in HS by a long shot. The Mini and the Focus (esp the 2.3) would be quite competitive.

 

[dugrant153]

the Mini and the Focus 2.3 are in H-stock??

 

[raitchison]

The Base mini is, and so is the Focus 2.3. The Cooper S is in GS.

The Mini has been dmoniating HS since it came out. The Focus 2.3 will probably be a serious challenger for the class.

 

[dugrant153]

dang... Mazda IS up against stiff competition...
Where's those catback and suspension mods!!!!! hehehehe

 

[raitchison]

Well the suspension mods would knock you out of stock anyways.

 

[dugrant153]

Springs would.
I believe you can get different shocks.

But anyways... G-stock for all MZ3s, eh? hmm...

 

[autoXsheep]

Shock/struts can be replaced since they are considered wear items. They have to use the factory mounting points though.

 

[raitchison]

Right I should have been more clear. In Stock class you can replace the shocks/struts, including using adjustable as long as they use the same mouting points. You can also replace the front, but not the rear swaybar.

Springs & Bushings are not allowed to be changed.

You can get a cat-back exhaust and a high flow air filter, and any DOT approved tire that fits on the stock wheel size & in the wheel wells.

 

[dugrant153]

How about seats?
For the MZ3, I'd probably stick with stock cuz they're so nice for that sort of thing. But can you change your seat into a Sparco seat or something?

 

[autoXsheep]

Not in stock class but I'm pretty sure it's allowed in STS or a prepared class (SCCA). Good to know it's going into GS. I don't have to buy new numbers now.

 

[stretch]

Anybody in the mid-atlantic area ready to start a friendly rivalry with the Mazda6 owners?

BTW, the Mazda Sportcar Club over Washington is going to have a bunch of autocrosses this year. It's a good club, for those in the area.

 

[dugrant153]

A rivalry with MZ6 owners?! I'd probably ally with the MZ6's to compete against our other rivals:
BMW Mini Cooper
Celica GT/GT-S
Hyudai Tiburon
Honda Civic, etc etc etc.