New STF SCCA Class Thread

[fam]

You guys are nuts (in a good way) ;-)

 

[Andres3165]

You guys are nuts (in a good way) ;-)

Why?

Andres

 

[fam]

Well....I guess we are all nuts for driving around cones for fun...but if I have to spell it out you're too far gone ;-) I'm glad you guys are winning its a victory for all of us 2 dorks...I do want to see some more in car vids just to see how your cars are reacting to your input.

 

[Andy Hollis]

PPE was high on the list, but logistics are tricky since they are far away. Instead, the current plan is to have Andris Laivins do the build, with input/parts from Burns Stainless. Car was there this morning getting measurements/pics done to gather materials. It won't be cheap, but it will be right. Andris is the fabricator and engineer behind Jason Saini's CJ Wilson Racing team (Grand-Am and MX-5 Cup), has a background in header/intake design and fab, and does fabulous work.

Once he builds one, the jigs will allow him to build more at cheaper prices should anyone else be interested.

 

[Andres3165]

PPE was high on the list, but logistics are tricky since they are far away. Instead, the current plan is to have Andris Laivins do the build, with input/parts from Burns Stainless. Car was there this morning getting measurements/pics done to gather materials. It won't be cheap, but it will be right. Andris is the fabricator and engineer behind Jason Saini's CJ Wilson Racing team (Grand-Am and MX-5 Cup), has a background in header/intake design and fab, and does fabulous work.

Once he builds one, the jigs will allow him to build more at cheaper prices should anyone else be interested.

Never heard of them, that's great. Well the one I have in my car seems high quality and after fixing the CE light issue I thing is also a decent option. The only issue I had with PPE was the thickness of the metal used on my headers, it cracked once, other than that it was decent but expensive.Good luck with your project.

Andres

Andres

 

[Andy Hollis]

Weight goal achieved!

 

[Andy Hollis]

Very interesting, do you have pictures of the rear set up on Facebook? you are a genius.
About the headers, are you going to try 4-2-1? I recommend PPE Engineering, they already know about my project, and offered to make one for us. BTW drove today again no CE light!

Andres

Suspension pics are up on the FB page.

Here's the part you wanted:

 

[Andres3165]

Weight goal achieved!

Amazing !!!!

Suspension pics are up on the FB page.

Here's the part you wanted:

Thanks for the pictures !!

Take a look at this: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123815742-Finally-for-sale-Headers-for-Mazda-2&p=5958241#post5958241

Thanks

Andres

 

[Andy Hollis]

Take a look at this: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123815742-Finally-for-sale-Headers-for-Mazda-2&p=5958241#post5958241

Unfortunately, you are a week too late for me. I am committed in another direction.

 

[Joker2]

Andy Hollis in 1st place in STF at the Lincoln ProSolo! Good job! Tomorrow is the Gumout Challenge? Good luck! You are representing the Mazda 2 quite nicely.

http://sololive.scca.com/

Listen and watch live!

 

[Joker2]

And another 1st place at the Lincoln National Tour! Way to go Andy!

 

[Andres3165]

And another 1st place at the Lincoln National Tour! Way to go Andy!

Mazda 2 the car to have for STF !!

Lets see how many here are going to start representing us

Andres

 

[Andres3165]

Congratulations to Andy !!!

Andres

 

[Andy Hollis]

Thanks guys...I had a good weekend.

Car is still bottoming on the nose, so I need to work out some more suspension travel in the front, and eventually some more bump valving in the shocks. That is also killing the braking, as it gets into the ABS too early. Ann and I both kept going wide in some turns, as a result. I have some ideas to try.

The rear is getting pretty close to where I want it, but I am now thinking the bushings need some work. The RB sway bar only works on the twist beam itself, but that part mounts to the body in some pretty soft rubber. So stiffening the beam only works to a point. Vorshlag is working on getting some Powerflex bushings for this (they are available in Europe) which should help.

PS: You guys need to come to Blytheville to support the class.

 

[Andres3165]

Thanks guys...I had a good weekend.

Car is still bottoming on the nose, so I need to work out some more suspension travel in the front, and eventually some more bump valving in the shocks. That is also killing the braking, as it gets into the ABS too early. Ann and I both kept going wide in some turns, as a result. I have some ideas to try.

The rear is getting pretty close to where I want it, but I am now thinking the bushings need some work. The RB sway bar only works on the twist beam itself, but that part mounts to the body in some pretty soft rubber. So stiffening the beam only works to a point. Vorshlag is working on getting some Powerflex bushings for this (they are available in Europe) which should help.

PS: You guys need to come to Blytheville to support the class.

You drove amazingly, Todd mentioned how you were at a different level.

Do you also have the RB front sway bar?

Seriously thinking about Blytheville, I probably would be on KSports for now

Congrats Again

Andres

 

[Racebrewer]

PowerflexUSA.com has the bushings listed for the M2 ! ! ! !

John

 

[Andy Hollis]

PowerflexUSA.com has the bushings listed for the M2 ! ! ! !

John

Yup. After yours truly asked them about it.

They've been on the Euro site forever, just not listed domestically. I'm working with Vorshlag (a Powerflex dealer) on these since they are fellow Texans and great supporters of our sport.

 

[zoomerang2]

Goodwin Racing has had them up on their site recently also.

http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Parts/Mazda2/Suspension.html?id=d3c9quEN

 

[Andy Hollis]

Do you also have the RB front sway bar?

Congrats Again

Andres

Just saw this.

Yes, stock front bar for now.

 

[Erv]

If I relocate my ECU would it be legal in STF? I believe it is, but, I just want clarification.