Comments on: STS RX-7: Class killer or dead meat?

By: Corey Ridgick tops Brian Karwan in Super Challenge at D.C. Pro Solo | Straightpipe Magazine

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:24:01 +0000

[...] In Street Touring Sport, WDCR members swept all three trophy spots. Ian Baker took the win in a 1988 Honda CRX Si and Greg Olsen and John Vitamvas finished second and third, respectively, in John’s 1990 Mazda RX-7 GTUs. [...]

By: Steve Pilkerton

Steve Pilkerton — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:22:58 +0000

Very cool guys, I love seeing a “new” car enter and do well. The battery relocation was one item I was wondering about regarding my 240sx and possible future STX build. Sounds like a loophole in the wording of the rules, but its working to your advantage. I need ground control to build me a set of front koni/struts as well.

By: Scott Blair

Scott Blair — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:14:08 +0000

Wow, you really did your homework, this RX7 build is very impressive! I wish I could wish you all the best, but alas…I hope you guys get beat by a shiny red miata.

By: Pat Griffith

Pat Griffith — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:12:06 +0000

It’s not in the “passenger compartment.”

By: John V

John V — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:35:40 +0000

Thomas should keep reading for a few more sentences before he questions a modification’s legality.

“The area behind the rearmost seat
is not considered to be within the passenger compartment.”

By: Thomas

Thomas — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:56:12 +0000

“Braille 11-pound battery relocated to passenger’s storage bin”

Not sure if this applies but under STS rules 14.9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, note A: Relocation of the battery or batteries is permitted but not into the passenger compartment.

By: Danny

Danny — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:14:53 +0000

I meant for John to share with…

By: Danny

Danny — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:13:41 +0000

Great article! That was really cool to share John’s entire setup with the rest of the class.