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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: PedalFaster on December 14, 2016, 11:36:05 PM
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Tom (BS Corvette) and Wayne (DS FR-S) have already bought and raced in their new rides. Murray was threatening to buy a new car all year long. I know at least two other people have bought new cars, but I don't know if they're trying to keep them a secret so I'll let them respond if they want. I'm looking for a new car next year too, although I'm not yet sure what it'll be.
Is anyone else switching cars next year? If so, to what?
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Probably not competing next year but Ive got my eyes on an 08 WRX(Hatch) or an 09 Impreza sport(Hatch). The 08 WRX is getting cheaper and cheaper, I figure by late summer 2017 I should be able to find one for $7000 in fair condition. Otherwise it will be an 09 Impreza Sport. I hope to return to ice racing and autocross in 2018.
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Jo and I plan on putting in an order for a MX-5 in January (the 2017 models have a fix for the fragile transmission).
Hopefuly, someone will want to switch to an S2000 :)
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Jo and I plan on putting in an order for a MX-5 in January (the 2017 models have a fix for the fragile transmission).
Hopefuly, someone will want to switch to an S2000 :)
Well yeah! I'm not planning on switching cars or classes. Bring it on? :o
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I'm hoping my '85 Supra will be out. Won't be competitive, but hopefully it will be faster than my pickup. ::) 600lbs lighter, 2ft shorter wheelbase, similar hp, lower torque.
Gotta finish it though >:(
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I'm not switching cars but I am switching classes. I'm moving my Focus to STF so that I can use the new wheels I picked up and maybe finally put those poly bushings in the front end that I have always wanted to do. I should probably invest in new shocks/springs so I can get rid of the stock ones but at over $1000/set I doubt I am going to have the money for that next year given I blew the tire budget by $600 this past year...
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Im moving out of the G35 for next year (2 drivers is plenty enough for that car) and will be running the 996 Turbo for the season in SS (assuming it's pulled off the exclusion list... if not... well crap... )
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I dithered about it for a long time. My RX8 is in DSP because of a cat delete, but otherwise would be CS but for a few mm of wheel offset. Decided that despite the shortcomings of the car and my overwhelming desire for an s2000, my best bang for the buck is to sink some cash into suspension upgrades, get a cat on there and hopefully be competitive in STX.
Aaaand a truck and trailer to haul it. ;D
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A few mm offset change? You DO know you are allowed +/- 1/4"? 6.35 mm
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I dithered about it for a long time. My RX8 is in DSP because of a cat delete, but otherwise would be CS but for a few mm of wheel offset. Decided that despite the shortcomings of the car and my overwhelming desire for an s2000, my best bang for the buck is to sink some cash into suspension upgrades, get a cat on there and hopefully be competitive in STX.
Aaaand a truck and trailer to haul it. ;D
For RX8 suspension I would highly recommend looking at Fatcat, they can customize based on your exact needs (even down to what tires and typical track surface) I know it's one of the biggest factors in my winning the 2013 Packwood National Tour STX title as well as the 2013 Canadian STX championship.
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A few mm offset change? You DO know you are allowed +/- 1/4"? 6.35 mm
Aye, I meant I'm a few mm outside of that allowance. +48 down to +35.
Thanks Stuart, will look into that. Also looking at the Ohlins system as they came highly recommended on rx8club.
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well i had to sell my cobalt... so i'm going to be beg borrowing and stealing any ridealongs that i can get... i did it in 2015 and it worked... ill see how 2017 will treat me...
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Decided that despite the shortcomings of the car and my overwhelming desire for an s2000, my best bang for the buck is to sink some cash into suspension upgrades, get a cat on there and hopefully be competitive in STX.
Aaaand a truck and trailer to haul it. ;D
Or wait a few months and buy a prepared (and cheap) S2000 from me :)
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Well yeah! I'm not planning on switching cars or classes. Bring it on? :o
Gladly! I even have an excuse ready; I am sure it will take a good chunk of the summer for me to get up to speed in a new car. :)
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I change my mind every 6 hours on what I want to do, at this moment I think I'll stay the same but the vette is for sale so who knows
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will be running the 996 Turbo for the season in SS (assuming it's pulled off the exclusion list... if not... well crap... )
The move was recommended to the BoD in the May Fastrack: http://cdn.growassets.net/user_files/scca/downloads/000/014/300/16-fastrack-May.pdf.
It's unlikely that the BoD will reject the move considering all kinds of really wild machinery (most recently the latest Viper ACR) has also been stuffed into SS, so you're probably good to go.
A few mm offset change? You DO know you are allowed +/- 1/4"? 6.35 mm
7 mm, actually, as of a year or two ago.
I would highly recommend looking at Fatcat
I highly recommend *not* looking at Fat Cat. I'm not going to drag him through the mud on a public forum, but PM me if you want to know more.
wait a few months and buy a prepared (and cheap) S2000 from me :)
It's not inconceivable that I might be interested, depending on the asking price. ;D
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King of the car changers must our dear old Reijo. Come on Reijo stop procrastinating and get that dam S2000 fixed. LOL
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Hey, Merry Christmas, Terry! Where you been? ;)
Yes, hopefully this New Year I'll have more time for fun stuff and working on cars ... way behind here ...
R
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And a Merry Christmas to you also Reijo.
Been back in the UK my Dads 90 birthday. My Miata is tucked up for winter, looking forward to next season, will probably only do events at YYC. The drive down from RD is just too far and expensive for 20 minutes of seat time.
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I picked up an 2004 M3 (E46) on the Thanksgiving weekend. Now it sits for the winter taunting me. Should be fun.
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I picked up the GT-R from Dilawri Collision Centre today and it looks like it did in July '12 when I first got it thanks to Jason and his crew. Paintless dent repair and a hood and a polish...makes me want to rethink changing it out, but as they say, everything is for sale, any takers out there? ha-ha I did see a set of slightly used Blizzaks on Kijiii that would fit...decisions decisions.
Happy New Year everyone! P.
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I picked up the GT-R from Dilawri Collision Centre today and it looks like it did in July '12 when I first got it thanks to Jason and his crew. Paintless dent repair and a hood and a polish...makes me want to rethink changing it out, but as they say, everything is for sale, any takers out there? ha-ha I did see a set of slightly used Blizzaks on Kijiii that would fit...decisions decisions.
Happy New Year everyone! P.
Sorry Paul, I bought Jeff a used Cayman to run in the upcoming season (I'll be using it too!). Theoretically, it should be faster than the Miata:)
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I picked up the GT-R from Dilawri Collision Centre today and it looks like it did in July '12 when I first got it thanks to Jason and his crew. Paintless dent repair and a hood and a polish...makes me want to rethink changing it out, but as they say, everything is for sale, any takers out there? ha-ha I did see a set of slightly used Blizzaks on Kijiii that would fit...decisions decisions.
Happy New Year everyone! P.
Sorry Paul, I bought Jeff a used Cayman to run in the upcoming season (I'll be using it too!). Theoretically, it should be faster than the Miata:)
If I ever own a Porsche it will definitely be a Cayman, love the body on those. I might bug you guys for a ride-along at YCC one event next season. Ive been in a couple 911's for ride-alongs but the Cayman has always made me smile every time I look at one.
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Switching cars for 2017 as of today. Ordered my new ride :)
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Switching cars for 2017 as of today. Ordered my new ride :)
Congrats, when does it arrive?
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Switching cars for 2017 as of today. Ordered my new ride :)
Congrats, when does it arrive?
12-16 weeks estimated ETA. In the meantime I'm getting rid of my 4Runner and plan to keep my Subaru as a second vehicle.
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Switching cars for 2017 as of today. Ordered my new ride :)
For ALL of 2017?? ;)
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Ordered a 2017 MX-5 today. Delivery date is uncertain as yet, since there are only 12 currently on the production line in Japan, and it is unknown if we can get one of those. We hope we can get one by April.
I will start accepting offers for an S2000 :)
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Switching cars for 2017 as of today. Ordered my new ride :)
For ALL of 2017?? ;)
Assuming it doesn't break and actually shows up in time.
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Assuming it doesn't break and actually shows up in time.
I'll start the guessing with Fiat 124 based on that last comment.
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Assuming it doesn't break and actually shows up in time.
I'll start the guessing with Fiat 124 based on that last comment.
Nope :)
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Drove the new car home yesterday. And got stuck in the snow when stopping by our mailbox :(
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByeFbiNdvLbGWXRjRGE1QjRQQjQ
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations! With a little luck it will hit 10C so you can have a top-down drive! :)
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Nice pickup Murray and Jo!
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Drove the new car home yesterday. And got stuck in the snow when stopping by our mailbox :(
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByeFbiNdvLbGWXRjRGE1QjRQQjQ
Congrats Murray and Jo! The car suits you! :D
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/SbJ7CkQCgStf22LrQ9BEcmJg9jANNeR-4Up2HbJC3ZIN64U3p_iGtb0qWTFOyfJhCpTQ5rOPZiNuqK4=w1440-h721-rw)
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Both Jo and I can't wait to race the thing. Just need to break in the engine, get the sway bar and shocks mounted, get an alignment, and get racing wheels and tires.
Oh, I guess we also need to wait until racing season begins :)
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Well I'm definitely excited for my car arrive now that I've written off my Subaru accidentally lol.
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Well I'm definitely excited for my car arrive now that I've written off my Subaru accidentally lol.
That sucks. Any better date for delivery of your new car?
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Well I'm definitely excited for my car arrive now that I've written off my Subaru accidentally lol.
That sucks. Any better date for delivery of your new car?
I'm heading to Maclin Ford today to see if I can get some updates and timeline. It's been just over six weeks since I placed the order.
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Well I'm definitely excited for my car arrive now that I've written off my Subaru accidentally lol.
That sucks. Any better date for delivery of your new car?
I'm heading to Maclin Ford today to see if I can get some updates and timeline. It's been just over six weeks since I placed the order.
Are there any 2017's of that model on the street yet even?
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Well I'm definitely excited for my car arrive now that I've written off my Subaru accidentally lol.
That sucks. Any better date for delivery of your new car?
I'm heading to Maclin Ford today to see if I can get some updates and timeline. It's been just over six weeks since I placed the order.
Are there any 2017's of that model on the street yet even?
I don't actually know if they already did the first 2017 batch production run last fall or not.
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Talked to my salesguy. My car is still 12 weeks out roughly, production has not started yet. I won't be ready for the season at all so this year is basically a write off, probably won't prep the car but will try and get as much seat time as I can.
Now I just need to get by without a car for 12 weeks which is the hardest part.
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Talked to my salesguy. My car is still 12 weeks out roughly, production has not started yet. I won't be ready for the season at all so this year is basically a write off, probably won't prep the car but will try and get as much seat time as I can.
Now I just need to get by without a car for 12 weeks which is the hardest part.
Look for a beater civic or Integra to get you by, easily had for $1000 in running drivable condition. Probably a bit crusty for that price but would be usable.
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Talked to my salesguy. My car is still 12 weeks out roughly, production has not started yet. I won't be ready for the season at all so this year is basically a write off, probably won't prep the car but will try and get as much seat time as I can.
Now I just need to get by without a car for 12 weeks which is the hardest part.
Look for a beater civic or Integra to get you by, easily had for $1000 in running drivable condition. Probably a bit crusty for that price but would be usable.
Or join the dark side with a $1000 focus :D
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I purchased two Hondas today, will likely skip prepping the FiST this season and race one of the Hondas (in a stupid class).
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This begs the question -- why 2 Hondas?
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This begs the question -- why 2 Hondas?
Buy one, get the other for $1 package deal. Works great because the $1 one will make an excellent ice racing/rally x car.
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Apparently the paint on our new car is quite brittle -- multiple rock chips showing white dots on the hood already :(
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Apparently the paint on our new car is quite brittle -- multiple rock chips showing white dots on the hood already :(
3M?
Reijo
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Thinking about a DIY plastidip bra. Cheaper by far, and removable if I hate the result.
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Apparently the paint on our new car is quite brittle -- multiple rock chips showing white dots on the hood already :(
Good ol' waterbased paint. Subarus seem to suffer from the same thing i find.
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Thinking about a DIY plastidip bra. Cheaper by far, and removable if I hate the result.
Was it just me, or did anyone else find it amusing to read a retiree (ie. old guy) call somebody "bra". Oh wait, he actually meant bra.
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I purchased two Hondas today, will likely skip prepping the FiST this season and race one of the Hondas (in a stupid class).
There isn't much to prep on a FiST... basically it just needs tires and it is competitive in HS
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I purchased two Hondas today, will likely skip prepping the FiST this season and race one of the Hondas (in a stupid class).
There isn't much to prep on a FiST... basically it just needs tires and it is competitive in HS
Against my Accord? NEVER LOL, or TSX, if I pull the trigger on one :-\
This begs the question -- why 2 Hondas?
Buy one, get the other for $1 package deal. Works great because the $1 one will make an excellent ice racing/rally x car.
What did you actually end up getting? Care to reveal details of said cars? Cmon lol tell us
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I purchased two Hondas today, will likely skip prepping the FiST this season and race one of the Hondas (in a stupid class).
There isn't much to prep on a FiST... basically it just needs tires and it is competitive in HS
Against my Accord? NEVER LOL, or TSX, if I pull the trigger on one :-\
This begs the question -- why 2 Hondas?
Buy one, get the other for $1 package deal. Works great because the $1 one will make an excellent ice racing/rally x car.
What did you actually end up getting? Care to reveal details of said cars? Cmon lol tell us
A K20 6 speed EK Civic and a DC2 Integra GSR. My plans were to use the Civic for lapping and time attack, the Integra for ice dice and rally x and the Fiesta for auto x and my daily driver. Just depends on budgeting and time constraints. I also am still working on breaking down and parting out the Subaru I crashed.
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Miata is all prepped for the season:
Karcepts front sway bar
Koni shocks
Alignment
Side skirts screwed into place to prevent a cone from knocking it off.
3M on front hood
CS-II nano-coating on entire car
Wheels + RE-71R rubber
Just need to get a few more KM on the engine.
I discovered that the club model (GS in Canada) has a Sirius (shark fin) antenna on the trunk lid, while our car does not. That is a bit concerning, since it probably could be protested at a U.S. National event. Comfort and convenience doesn't cover removal of body bits :(
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That antenna can't weigh much ... might want to check with the SCCA/SEB on that one and get a waiver on it. I would think of that as more cosmetic than anything.
R
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Miata is all prepped for the season:
Karcepts front sway bar
Koni shocks
Alignment
Side skirts screwed into place to prevent a cone from knocking it off.
3M on front hood
CS-II nano-coating on entire car
Wheels + RE-71R rubber
Just need to get a few more KM on the engine.
I discovered that the club model (GS in Canada) has a Sirius (shark fin) antenna on the trunk lid, while our car does not. That is a bit concerning, since it probably could be protested at a U.S. National event. Comfort and convenience doesn't cover removal of body bits :(
Nice! Im just getting shocks/swaybar thrown on the car this week... im a bit concerned about rubber... my rears are backordered and the estimated date of arrival is April 14th... cutting is quite close.
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That antenna can't weigh much ... might want to check with the SCCA/SEB on that one and get a waiver on it. I would think of that as more cosmetic than anything.
How do I do this?
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That antenna can't weigh much ... might want to check with the SCCA/SEB on that one and get a waiver on it. I would think of that as more cosmetic than anything.
How do I do this?
Go here:
https://www.crbscca.com
Make sure you mention this is a Canadian car that is not quite like the US car ... and include some photos if you can.....documentation is important. If you have a shop manual or even sales brochures that show the car as-is, they would be helpful etc. etc.
Good documentation is key. You could even mention what the difference is in weight etc. ...
Does the Sirius radio come std. in the US? ... but not here? ... sounds like it might have been a cost-saving measure for Cdn. models ... or god only knows I guess. Why do they cal it GS here ... Probably marketing.
Reijo
Reijo
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There are differences in all three trim lines between Canada and the U.S., including the names. For my purposes, I wanted the Canadian GS model, which is closest to the U.S. Club model. However, there are two differences:
Club (U.S.) comes with Bose stereo system, GS (Canadian) does not.
Club comes with Sirius radio, GS does not.
2017 GS comes with blind spot monitoring system, Club does not.
So, our car has radar units in the rear bumper as well as lights in the rear view mirrors, but it is missing a few speakers (I think) and a shark fin antenna on the trunk lid.
I really cannot tell the SEB about the weight differences, since Mazda does not publish this info. I think that I will just have to place myself at the mercy of my competitors.
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Interesting differences. I guess you can argue that the blind spot monitoring system probably more than makes up the difference with the Sirius radio ... but don't know about the Bose stereo system which probably comes with heavier speakers ... but probably not more than a lb or two at the most I would think ... if that. I guess you could look up the overall specified weights of the two models and see if there is any difference...
R
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As far as I can see, it amounts to about 4 lbs difference. It's not a huge deal -- I'll take my chances at Packwood, since that is a much more laid back event, and just look for a co-drive in Lincoln instead of showing up with a car that is protest bait. Sucks, but not much I can do at this point.
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I discovered that the club model (GS in Canada) has a Sirius (shark fin) antenna on the trunk lid, while our car does not. That is a bit concerning, since it probably could be protested at a U.S. National event. Comfort and convenience doesn't cover removal of body bits :(
That would be a protestable item, but it would be a weenie protest. In the past, I've seen people deal with these kinds of situations by taping the offending part to the car. In your case, purchase the missing shark fin and stick it to the car with painter's tape (if it's just for the event), or attach it more securely with glue or permanent double-sided tape.
That would still technically be protestable, but a) it would be a mega-weenie protest, and b) a reasonable protest committee would likely rule against you but assign you a 0 second penalty.
I'll take my chances at Packwood, since that is a much more laid back event, and just look for a co-drive in Lincoln instead of showing up with a car that is protest bait. Sucks, but not much I can do at this point.
I would just take the car to Lincoln. Weenie protests, while not unheard of, are quite rare even at Nationals, especially if you're not on or close to the podium.
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I would just take the car to Lincoln. Weenie protests, while not unheard of, are quite rare even at Nationals, especially if you're not on or close to the podium.
Ah, but I plan on getting onto that podium :)
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Thinking about a new car for next year, how do you you guys think the new Audi RS3 would complete? I would guess that weight wise, it would be similar to an S3. I don't even know what class it would end up being in.
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Thinking about a new car for next year, how do you you guys think the new Audi RS3 would complete? I would guess that weight wise, it would be similar to an S3. I don't even know what class it would end up being in.
I would say either AS or BS.
BS because the M2, RS4, RS5 etc are in BS but it could be AS as the S3 is already in BS. I see that the TTS is in AS so I could see the RS3 being there.
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Is the S3 competitive at all? I haven't ever seen one run
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Is the S3 competitive at all? I haven't ever seen one run
I don't know, but my guess is "not". If you haven't seen it running at any national level events, it is usually for a good reason.
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Audi's just seem to be very heavy ... nice cars but ... and expensive to maintain
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Thinking about a new car for next year, how do you you guys think the new Audi RS3 would complete? I would guess that weight wise, it would be similar to an S3. I don't even know what class it would end up being in.
Try the Focus ST yet? If not Id consider taking one for a test drive. Im guessing you have outgrown the Fiesta ST, its just not "grown up" enough for myself, the shoulder room is terrible, the interior is terrible, no LSD, not a popular choice for those who can afford such things as an RS3. Heck if your spending RS3 money why not consider a Focus RS? Or a Golf R?
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At the moment I am only really looking at the M2, the TTRS, and the RS3. The RS3 is awd and has more space, so it is the best DD of the bunch.
Audi's just seem to be very heavy ... nice cars but ... and expensive to maintain
I've watched S4's run, and put down good times, but they look really heavy. I think they are somewhere between 3800~4000lbs. The S3 Iis only about 3400lbs by comparison, and I think the RS3 is going to be a couple hundred pounds lighter than that.
In terms of maintenance, My Audi SUV is just about to hit 50K and the maintenance costs has been similar to my Honda SUV so far. It feels as solid and reliable as the day I bought it. The only thing so far that might cost me more is I have to replace the windshield at some point, and that is more because of the rain sensing wipers.
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At the moment I am only really looking at the M2, the TTRS, and the RS3. The RS3 is awd and has more space, so it is the best DD of the bunch.
Audi's just seem to be very heavy ... nice cars but ... and expensive to maintain
I've watched S4's run, and put down good times, but they look really heavy. I think they are somewhere between 3800~4000lbs. The S3 Iis only about 3400lbs by comparison, and I think the RS3 is going to be a couple hundred pounds lighter than that.
In terms of maintenance, My Audi SUV is just about to hit 50K and the maintenance costs has been similar to my Honda SUV so far. It feels as solid and reliable as the day I bought it. The only thing so far that might cost me more is I have to replace the windshield at some point, and that is more because of the rain sensing wipers.
Reverse staggered tires on the RS3 give me a bad feeling about understeer.
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Reverse staggered tires on the RS3 give me a bad feeling about understeer.
I hope once they start getting delivered this summer they show up at some AutoX events. I think they will either be really good, or really bad, lol.