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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.
See page 10 of the PDF, under "Tech Bulletins", Item 4.
Not surprising really.
It's official, the Mazda3 is in G Stock
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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!)
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!)
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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.
It's not fair IMO.
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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.
Example: MZ3 2.0L in H-stock vs old old Toyota Tercel...
riiiiiiiiight.
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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.
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the Mini and the Focus 2.3 are in H-stock??
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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.
The Mini has been dmoniating HS since it came out. The Focus 2.3 will probably be a serious challenger for the class.
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dang... Mazda IS up against stiff competition...
Where's those catback and suspension mods!!!!! hehehehe
Where's those catback and suspension mods!!!!! hehehehe
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Well the suspension mods would knock you out of stock anyways.
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Springs would.
I believe you can get different shocks.
But anyways... G-stock for all MZ3s, eh? hmm...
I believe you can get different shocks.
But anyways... G-stock for all MZ3s, eh? hmm...
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Shock/struts can be replaced since they are considered wear items. They have to use the factory mounting points though.
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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.
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.
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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?
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?
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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. 
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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.
:BMW Mini Cooper
Celica GT/GT-S
Hyudai Tiburon
Honda Civic, etc etc etc.
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