GTU-S - is it even possible to find one of these anymore?
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You are on tristate right? The colored rims is something you cant forget
I was also looking for a GTUs to run sts but after months of looking I quit, and bought a GTUs with turbo swap lol
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I think I saw your car in a video in a autox course, cam was in a mustang.
You are on tristate right? The colored rims is something you cant forget
I was also looking for a GTUs to run sts but after months of looking I quit, and bought a GTUs with turbo swap lol
You are on tristate right? The colored rims is something you cant forget
I was also looking for a GTUs to run sts but after months of looking I quit, and bought a GTUs with turbo swap lol
Back on topic, that seems to be the trend with GTUs's sadly. Finding a auto-x-able chassis is going to be tricky since most of them are beat to hell. I'd really like to see someone go forward with this idea, on a national style course that extra 30-40 horsepower (over a miata) could be a factor.
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I've been searching around for several months for a GTU-S. Here, eBay, autotrader, etc... nothing that isn't just a beat up shell.
Don't suppose any of you guys know of a car?
I'm an old-timer who sold my 87 RX-7 turbo back in 2000 (regrettably) but I was pretty active on the teamFC3S forums and the mailing lists back in the day. Looking to get back into a second gen and it has to be a GTU-S this time around.
Thanks for any help.
John V
Don't suppose any of you guys know of a car?
I'm an old-timer who sold my 87 RX-7 turbo back in 2000 (regrettably) but I was pretty active on the teamFC3S forums and the mailing lists back in the day. Looking to get back into a second gen and it has to be a GTU-S this time around.
Thanks for any help.
John V
Thanks Robert
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#35
Sequentially broken
Jesus, that blows! Do you know when they changed it? I haven't ran STS since '08, but they let me get away with my LSD, and a S5 engine (in a s4). I wonder if it's just a local thing on how strict they are. In that case, keep your eye out especially in locals/etc. I bought 3 of them within about a 400 mile radius that were just listed locally and they had no idea what it was.
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If you're willing to travel, then yes, you can still find a GTUs (It's not mine).
I'm also planning on specing my GTUs for STS. I think that while it might not be nationally competitive, it will be a fun car for the class.
I'm also planning on specing my GTUs for STS. I think that while it might not be nationally competitive, it will be a fun car for the class.
#38
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Not true; the factory electric sunroof was optional on the '88 GTU. (See scan of '88 brochure below.) Most I've seen have it including mine. It was also optional on the '87 Sport:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...21&postcount=3
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...21&postcount=3
#39
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They sure did make almost everthing optional back then. I've never come accross a sport with one, nor did either of the GTU I had. Funny that most GTUs I've come accross have the dealership sunroof installed, 2 of the 3 I've had came with it. God damn dealerships.
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Jesus, that blows! Do you know when they changed it? I haven't ran STS since '08, but they let me get away with my LSD, and a S5 engine (in a s4). I wonder if it's just a local thing on how strict they are. In that case, keep your eye out especially in locals/etc. I bought 3 of them within about a 400 mile radius that were just listed locally and they had no idea what it was.
Regardless, clutch type LSDs have never been allowed in STS / STS2. Only STX and beyond.
#41
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Personally, I love my GTUs. I've gone the route of building a “GTUs clone” of out an 86 Sport. IE: S5 engine, 4.3 gears, etc. In the end, the sport was lighter by +100 lbs but the chassis also flexed more. Driving the S4 and the GTUs back to back, I found that there was a considerable difference even though the suspensions were prepared identically. (Racing beat springs, RB Sway bars, KYB AGX shocks, Poly bushings) In my opinion, the body reinforcements that went into the S5 cars make them better candidates for AutoX.
As for STS and legality... I guess it really depends on how competitive you are. If you’re dominating, they will take a closer look. But who really knows how to check for a viscous LSD vs. a clutch type? Would tech ever find it? Guess it depends on who you pissed off and who wants to protest your car.
As for finding a mint GTUs, they are out there. As an owner of a pristine GTUs with all the original parts in the garage, I have a sale price just like the next GTUs owner. The question I ask is how serious are you about owning one?
As for STS and legality... I guess it really depends on how competitive you are. If you’re dominating, they will take a closer look. But who really knows how to check for a viscous LSD vs. a clutch type? Would tech ever find it? Guess it depends on who you pissed off and who wants to protest your car.
As for finding a mint GTUs, they are out there. As an owner of a pristine GTUs with all the original parts in the garage, I have a sale price just like the next GTUs owner. The question I ask is how serious are you about owning one?
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As for STS and legality... I guess it really depends on how competitive you are. If you’re dominating, they will take a closer look. But who really knows how to check for a viscous LSD vs. a clutch type? Would tech ever find it? Guess it depends on who you pissed off and who wants to protest your car.
As for finding a mint GTUs, they are out there. As an owner of a pristine GTUs with all the original parts in the garage, I have a sale price just like the next GTUs owner. The question I ask is how serious are you about owning one?
As for finding a mint GTUs, they are out there. As an owner of a pristine GTUs with all the original parts in the garage, I have a sale price just like the next GTUs owner. The question I ask is how serious are you about owning one?
Well, I would be running the car nationally and wouldn't want to take any chances. I also wouldn't ever knowingly field an illegal car, especially one that was illegal because of something that would be a performance advantage (i.e. clutch type diff in place of a viscous).
I don't need a mint condition car and I'm not willing to pay for one. I don't even mind something with high miles or with no motor. I'll end up building my own motor for the class and going through every suspension component anyway. I just don't want a rusty shell that's missing the trans, diff, or significant portions of interior which is what I've found so far.
There are a couple craigslist ads I found that look promising. So we'll see. I'm still not sure this is a great idea anyway. Now that I know what the top Miatas and CRXs weigh and make for power, I'm a bit scared.
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Well, I would be running the car nationally and wouldn't want to take any chances. I also wouldn't ever knowingly field an illegal car, especially one that was illegal because of something that would be a performance advantage (i.e. clutch type diff in place of a viscous).
I don't need a mint condition car and I'm not willing to pay for one. I don't even mind something with high miles or with no motor. I'll end up building my own motor for the class and going through every suspension component anyway. I just don't want a rusty shell that's missing the trans, diff, or significant portions of interior which is what I've found so far.
There are a couple craigslist ads I found that look promising. So we'll see. I'm still not sure this is a great idea anyway. Now that I know what the top Miatas and CRXs weigh and make for power, I'm a bit scared.
I don't need a mint condition car and I'm not willing to pay for one. I don't even mind something with high miles or with no motor. I'll end up building my own motor for the class and going through every suspension component anyway. I just don't want a rusty shell that's missing the trans, diff, or significant portions of interior which is what I've found so far.
There are a couple craigslist ads I found that look promising. So we'll see. I'm still not sure this is a great idea anyway. Now that I know what the top Miatas and CRXs weigh and make for power, I'm a bit scared.
The guy had my 89' and another black one. Mine had a blown engine and after showing up and having him talk about having second thoughts since they're so hard to find around here I finally took it home for $1600. I can give you his forum name if you want to PM me, but I doubt he'll come off that black one even though its been sitting in his driveway for years with a blown engine.
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Well, I would be running the car nationally and wouldn't want to take any chances. I also wouldn't ever knowingly field an illegal car, especially one that was illegal because of something that would be a performance advantage (i.e. clutch type diff in place of a viscous).
I don't need a mint condition car and I'm not willing to pay for one. I don't even mind something with high miles or with no motor. I'll end up building my own motor for the class and going through every suspension component anyway. I just don't want a rusty shell that's missing the trans, diff, or significant portions of interior which is what I've found so far.
There are a couple craigslist ads I found that look promising. So we'll see. I'm still not sure this is a great idea anyway. Now that I know what the top Miatas and CRXs weigh and make for power, I'm a bit scared.
I don't need a mint condition car and I'm not willing to pay for one. I don't even mind something with high miles or with no motor. I'll end up building my own motor for the class and going through every suspension component anyway. I just don't want a rusty shell that's missing the trans, diff, or significant portions of interior which is what I've found so far.
There are a couple craigslist ads I found that look promising. So we'll see. I'm still not sure this is a great idea anyway. Now that I know what the top Miatas and CRXs weigh and make for power, I'm a bit scared.
Now I've never been involved with national SCCA racing. My background is in circle track racing in "Stock" divisions. That being said, I've never met a racing team that operated within the exact letter of the rules. Even Nascar crews cheat. Everyone is looking for a competitive advantage, even if that means doing things that wouldn't be considered 100% legal. *wink wink* To each their own I guess.
As for being scared? Racing a GTUs in STS, you're going to have a hell of a time keeping up with the Miatas and the CRXs. Even the Z3's are a very tough bunch. All those cars have GREAT aftermarket support. I'm not saying it’s impossible to be competitive in an GTUs, but since you're buying and building this car specifically for this class, why limit yourself so early on?
For someone like me who already has a GTUs that is ready for STS class racing, then it makes sense for me to run with what I already have. If I had to buy a car, build an engine, install a suspension, collect spare parts, etc, then I would probably go Miata. You’ll get more for your dollar.
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I'm not sure why you're so dead set on being 100% legal. Any serious racer will tell you, "It's only cheating if you get caught."
Now I've never been involved with national SCCA racing. My background is in circle track racing in "Stock" divisions. That being said, I've never met a racing team that operated within the exact letter of the rules. Even Nascar crews cheat. Everyone is looking for a competitive advantage, even if that means doing things that wouldn't be considered 100% legal. *wink wink* To each their own I guess.
Now I've never been involved with national SCCA racing. My background is in circle track racing in "Stock" divisions. That being said, I've never met a racing team that operated within the exact letter of the rules. Even Nascar crews cheat. Everyone is looking for a competitive advantage, even if that means doing things that wouldn't be considered 100% legal. *wink wink* To each their own I guess.
As for being scared? Racing a GTUs in STS, you're going to have a hell of a time keeping up with the Miatas and the CRXs. Even the Z3's are a very tough bunch. All those cars have GREAT aftermarket support. I'm not saying it’s impossible to be competitive in an GTUs, but since you're buying and building this car specifically for this class, why limit yourself so early on?
For someone like me who already has a GTUs that is ready for STS class racing, then it makes sense for me to run with what I already have. If I had to buy a car, build an engine, install a suspension, collect spare parts, etc, then I would probably go Miata. You’ll get more for your dollar.
For someone like me who already has a GTUs that is ready for STS class racing, then it makes sense for me to run with what I already have. If I had to buy a car, build an engine, install a suspension, collect spare parts, etc, then I would probably go Miata. You’ll get more for your dollar.
Also, that extra power might make it a stronger ProSolo car.
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I'm not sure why you're so dead set on being 100% legal. Any serious racer will tell you, "It's only cheating if you get caught."
Now I've never been involved with national SCCA racing. My background is in circle track racing in "Stock" divisions. That being said, I've never met a racing team that operated within the exact letter of the rules. Even Nascar crews cheat. Everyone is looking for a competitive advantage, even if that means doing things that wouldn't be considered 100% legal. *wink wink* To each their own I guess.
As for being scared? Racing a GTUs in STS, you're going to have a hell of a time keeping up with the Miatas and the CRXs. Even the Z3's are a very tough bunch. All those cars have GREAT aftermarket support. I'm not saying it’s impossible to be competitive in an GTUs, but since you're buying and building this car specifically for this class, why limit yourself so early on?
For someone like me who already has a GTUs that is ready for STS class racing, then it makes sense for me to run with what I already have. If I had to buy a car, build an engine, install a suspension, collect spare parts, etc, then I would probably go Miata. You’ll get more for your dollar.
Now I've never been involved with national SCCA racing. My background is in circle track racing in "Stock" divisions. That being said, I've never met a racing team that operated within the exact letter of the rules. Even Nascar crews cheat. Everyone is looking for a competitive advantage, even if that means doing things that wouldn't be considered 100% legal. *wink wink* To each their own I guess.
As for being scared? Racing a GTUs in STS, you're going to have a hell of a time keeping up with the Miatas and the CRXs. Even the Z3's are a very tough bunch. All those cars have GREAT aftermarket support. I'm not saying it’s impossible to be competitive in an GTUs, but since you're buying and building this car specifically for this class, why limit yourself so early on?
For someone like me who already has a GTUs that is ready for STS class racing, then it makes sense for me to run with what I already have. If I had to buy a car, build an engine, install a suspension, collect spare parts, etc, then I would probably go Miata. You’ll get more for your dollar.
Are my mods going to dump me ina class where I'm not going to be competitive?
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I'm guessing that transmission is going to put you in a ridiculous class probably street mod (the class that I'm in) or maybe a class higher...
rules: http://cms.scca.com/documents/Solo_R...Solo_Rules.pdf
rules: http://cms.scca.com/documents/Solo_R...Solo_Rules.pdf
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^ and ^^
Why do you think I'm building a Spec-7... The rules are simple... Ditch the interior, use Tokico shocks, RB springs, and ST sway bars. Everything else has to be stock.
Ian and his Miata tranny and Myk and his Standalone and hybrid turbo... Lawlz.
The mods are gonna be like. "WTF, h4X!"
Why do you think I'm building a Spec-7... The rules are simple... Ditch the interior, use Tokico shocks, RB springs, and ST sway bars. Everything else has to be stock.
Ian and his Miata tranny and Myk and his Standalone and hybrid turbo... Lawlz.
The mods are gonna be like. "WTF, h4X!"
#50
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For the rules, seems a GTUs is the only RX7 to go with, although those damn Miata's are going to be a nightmare. FC's really are kind of a fat pig for that kind of class. I'll keep a look out for some, I'm down to only one myself. Though I made that little 's' stand for sequential.