Stress on engine during autocross.

[gbwrx]

I think it is 43K or 44K now. I can't remember how many miles I put on it driving to NY last weekend. And I am now back in NY without the car.

[Dentspeed]

Don't you still have powertrain warranty till 60K.

[thrdeye]

yep, engine, trans, crap like that till 60k. I got my weel barin's warrantied at 62k

[gbwrx]

Well, I guess I am still under warranty. I thought it was to 30k or 36k.

[thrdeye]

36k for everything....important stuff til 60k

[gbwrx]

The most important thing for me is tires. Those don't last long at all on the STi. Do I get more tire??

Actually completely off subject and now that I have mentioned tires.. I have been looking at getting some good street tires to use for rain events next year. The Toyo's and Dunlop's have been at the top of my list. Anyone here use both of those yet?

[thrdeye]

Heavy car like yours would prob eat the toyos

[Dentspeed]

Yeah, lose some weight Shawn, geez!

[gbwrx]

Mmmmm tires. Yeah, I know I need to loose some weight.

The Dunlop's are about $50 less per tire.

[SilverMaxima]

Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs work very well on my car! But, I can't comment on rain performance (at least, not on an AX course). Great street tire, too. Quiet as my Exclaim UHPs.

[lcoleman]

The most important thing for me is tires. Those don't last long at all on the STi. Do I get more tire??

Actually completely off subject and now that I have mentioned tires.. I have been looking at getting some good street tires to use for rain events next year. The Toyo's and Dunlop's have been at the top of my list. Anyone here use both of those yet?

Aren't GS-D3s supposed to be the end-all, be-all rain tire? I think I've read that more than once...

[Wheelman_13]

I think after WBHS (Mini event) this past season, I am never taking the V710s off the car (for autocross). That was a freakin' lake and I was stupified by the amount of grip they still generated. I suppose Pelli's lot, being less porous, might not be as wet-friendly, but until I have a budget for an R-rain tire (RA-1 etc.) then the Kumhos will get the nod vs. any street tire.

[gbwrx]

The most important thing for me is tires. Those don't last long at all on the STi. Do I get more tire??

Actually completely off subject and now that I have mentioned tires.. I have been looking at getting some good street tires to use for rain events next year. The Toyo's and Dunlop's have been at the top of my list. Anyone here use both of those yet?

Aren't GS-D3s supposed to be the end-all, be-all rain tire? I think I've read that more than once...

Not sure if those are what come on the new STi's but mine came with Potenza RE070s.

I think after WBHS (Mini event) this past season, I am never taking the V710s off the car (for autocross). That was a freakin' lake and I was stupified by the amount of grip they still generated. I suppose Pelli's lot, being less porous, might not be as wet-friendly, but until I have a budget for an R-rain tire (RA-1 etc.) then the Kumhos will get the nod vs. any street tire.

My Hoosiers did pretty good at the last PSTCC rain event after I got the pressures somewhat good. I was just thinking about getting something for massive rain events. I am still thinking about getting some Hoosier Wets but I don't think I would be using them at local events unless I have already used them at a Pro or Tour already.

[steverife]

I'm not goin' back to Kansa... er, Nebraska, without rains. It really, really sucks.

[thrdeye]

I think until you get to the point that you're good enough to win free tires on a regular basis, a good set of ST tires will be better....you can drive them daily and run them in the rain. Everyone's budget is different, but as infrequently as you would see rain, your pimpy wet-R's might be crap by the second time you get to use them.