Vince Bly wrote:
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> Your's is a good question. The M3 is out because it is only available
> with a limited slip.
No, the E36 M3 is out because of displacement. But also from the TYPE
of limited slip. Viscous LSD's that were factory equipped are legal.
Torsen and Clutch pack LSD's however are not legal for ST. So a Nissan
SE-R is legal. While a BMW 318is is not.
> This also applies to the older 4-cylinder (E-30 ?) M3.
Clutch pack LSD, not legal.
> A Civic hatchback might be competitive, although the limitations of ST hurt
> it relative to its competition more than the CSP rules. The stock car is
> down on power, but an unlimited intake system, 0.040" overbore, reworked
> head and block, etc. bumps it up a lot. Also, the stock wheels & tires are
> relatively small, but in CSP wheel widths are unlimited and fenders can be
> flared. A key question, relative to the potential competitiveness of the
> Civic, is: can a 225/50-15 tire on a 7" rim fit with reasonable clearance
> on a lowered Civic without flaring the fenders?
Why would you run a 15" wheel? You can get high performance ST legal
tires in a 215/50-13, why put that much of a hurt in your gearing by
going so much taller? And I'd be fairly confident that a 215/50-13 on a
13x7, if properly backspaced would fit under a Civic. And handling still
means a whole lot in autox. If it weren't for the "sports car based"
exclusion, I'd take a 911 anyday. But in my opinion, the Civic is a damn
good choice for ST.
> What about gearing? It
> should also be noted that some of the best street tires are only available
> in 16" or larger diameters.
Yeah, but alot of those tires are not legal for ST anyway.
-Josh2
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