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Post by primaris on Mar 9, 2010 21:51:04 GMT -6
If you are unsure where your car gets classed, you have no idea what a class is, or you think those stickers on the sides of other peoples cars are neat, post your car's information here.
Please list the; Make, Model, Year, and all modifications you have done to the car (no matter how small).
After you post the information the highly paid experts here will debate at great length and determine what SCCA class your car belongs!
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jlmphoto
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03 Sentra SE-R SpecV
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Post by jlmphoto on Mar 10, 2010 7:54:54 GMT -6
What about my 03 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V. The only mod is a header.
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Post by Russ on Mar 10, 2010 9:40:16 GMT -6
I do believe I know what class I am considered in, but for the hell of it...
2003 Nissan 350z
Replaced OEM front strut bar Adjustable sways replaced front and rear OEM sways Upgraded rear end links Adjustable upper A arms Adjustable rear toe and camber arms KW variant 3 coilovers still using OEM rear design (not true coilover rear) Changed intake filter box to open filter Cat-back exhaust Stainless steel brake lines
Added front lower tie bar Add rear lower tie bar
Carbon fiber hood Carbon fiber rear diffuser
Front bumper changed to replica of OEM Nismo bumper Wheels changed to Rays of Nismo OEM sizes - 19x9.5 fronts 19x10.5 rears Tires are wider - 265/35 fronts and 295/30 rears - Michelin PS2
Sparco EVO driver's seat Sparco Harness bar 4pt safety harness
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Post by primaris on Mar 10, 2010 17:33:23 GMT -6
What about my 03 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V. The only mod is a header. If the header is emissions legal, in this state it should be, then you are STS. Edit: I forgot the name change. It is just ST for you!
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jrod
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Post by jrod on Mar 10, 2010 18:25:07 GMT -6
Anyone in the street touring classes should check the vehicle classification rules for 2010. STS has changed and is now used to classify 2 seater cars. ST is a new class for all the 4 seater sedans.
Page 171 of the 2010 rules should give you an idea of where you car fits for classification, and then you can look at the class specific rules to see if it is still a fit.
Russ,
I can't say 100%, but I believe the aftermarket control arms through you into SM or SSM.
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Elliot
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Post by Elliot on Mar 10, 2010 18:46:30 GMT -6
Will polyurethane control arm bushings put me in a higher class?
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Post by primaris on Mar 10, 2010 18:47:14 GMT -6
I do believe I know what class I am considered in, but for the hell of it... 2003 Nissan 350z Replaced OEM front strut bar Adjustable sways replaced front and rear OEM sways Upgraded rear end links Adjustable upper A arms Adjustable rear toe and camber arms KW variant 3 coilovers still using OEM rear design (not true coilover rear) Changed intake filter box to open filter Cat-back exhaust Stainless steel brake lines Added front lower tie bar Add rear lower tie bar Carbon fiber hood Carbon fiber rear diffuser Front bumper changed to replica of OEM Nismo bumper Wheels changed to Rays of Nismo OEM sizes - 19x9.5 fronts 19x10.5 rears Tires are wider - 265/35 fronts and 295/30 rears - Michelin PS2 Sparco EVO driver's seat Sparco Harness bar 4pt safety harness I guess I need to take this one point by point: Replaced OEM front strut bar - If not triangulated - STAdjustable sways replaced front and rear OEM sways - STUpgraded rear end links - If the bushings do not have more metal than stock - STAdjustable upper A arms - Front and Rear? - see next lineAdjustable rear toe and camber arms - I am not sure what a camber arm is. Is toe not adjustable from the factory? - If you have made both the upper and lower arms adjustable then it is - SM - If not - STKW variant 3 coilovers still using OEM rear design (not true coilover rear) - STChanged intake filter box to open filter - STCat-back exhaust - StockStainless steel brake lines - STAdded front lower tie bar - See next lineAdd rear lower tie bar - If these are strut bars/strut bar like devices and not triangulated - STCarbon fiber hood - SMCarbon fiber rear diffuser - ST (probably, as it most likely does noting at autox speeds)Front bumper changed to replica of OEM Nismo bumper - STWheels changed to Rays of Nismo OEM sizes - 19x9.5 fronts 19x10.5 rears - STUTires are wider - 265/35 fronts - ST… 295/30 rears - Michelin PS2 - SP (285mm limit for ST)Sparco EVO driver's seat - I f it weighs 25lbs with mounting hardware - ST Sparco Harness bar - Stock4pt safety harness - StockSo the hood puts you into SM. The wide rear tires put you into SP. But, from the list you could be STU with some de-modding. (at least I think so )
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Post by primaris on Mar 10, 2010 18:50:54 GMT -6
Will polyurethane control arm bushings put me in a higher class? Yep, ASP. Time for headers, intake, and all the other SP goodies!
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Elliot
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Post by Elliot on Mar 10, 2010 18:51:29 GMT -6
Dang, worth a try, haha.
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jlmphoto
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03 Sentra SE-R SpecV
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Post by jlmphoto on Mar 10, 2010 19:30:13 GMT -6
I am thinking my car may be classified as STX because it is a Spec V. The SE-R would qualify for STS. I think because of the higher power plus the limited slip diff it may be bumped up a class. The only mod is a header so it might be classified in Street Touring Catagory. Is STX still correct?
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Post by primaris on Mar 10, 2010 20:35:45 GMT -6
I think you are right. A quick look at Wikipedia says you have a torsen type LSD. Only stock factory viscous LSDs are allowed in ST.
As for the header you are allowed to add one. From what I read about the catalytic converter on the wiki with your car you do have to consider this rule:
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jlmphoto
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03 Sentra SE-R SpecV
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Post by jlmphoto on Mar 11, 2010 8:09:32 GMT -6
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That was another question I had that I did not see clairified in the rule book or at least I may have missed it. My car had 2 cats on it. One was built as a unit into the exhaust manifold. When I replaced it I had to get one with no cat. The 2.5L cars have a problem with catasrophic catalytic converter failure where honey comb gets sucked back up into the motor. I solved the problem by not using a cat that close to the motor. I did reinstall the O2 sensor though. I hope this helps. I'm still not sure what class to be in.
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Post by primaris on Mar 11, 2010 15:48:10 GMT -6
As long as the cat you are using is no further than 6" from where the 2nd cat was, then you are good for STX.
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jlmphoto
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03 Sentra SE-R SpecV
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Post by jlmphoto on Mar 11, 2010 16:07:22 GMT -6
Well, the car originally had 2 cats on it. Now it only has 1. But the one that is still on it is in the stock location which is a lot farther than 6" from where the other cat was.
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Post by primaris on Mar 11, 2010 18:02:51 GMT -6
The cat you replaced would not be considered the "final OE converter." The second cat would. So as I understand the rules you are gtg.
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