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Back to AWD, in my first new car: this 2003 Subaru WRX. Purchased in September 2002 on special order, this was the only zero-option 2003 model in the country upon delivery. Zero-option is a bit of a misnomer as it’s loaded. Cruise, CD changer, AC, keyless entry, etc are all standard. It’s just about impossible to find a truly stripped car any more. This car has taken over favorite status from the 4000Q. For street driving and regional autocross in the 2003 STX class I bought the nice Prodrive GC-07C 17″ wheels and Bridgestone S-03 tires. For national and NCAC events I ran DS with the factory wheels and Hoosier tires. I managed to win the CCR STX championship and the NCAC DS championship in 2003. Sold (well traded in) in Oct 2004 for my wife’s 2005 Legacy Outback.
Published on
October 1, 2004 in
cars.
Autocross Results:
Date Event Name Class Time FTD Place Notes
10/6/2002 CCR Greenville Braves STX 37.039 34.107 1/3 designed course
12/8/2002 Sandlapper BMWCCA — 43.637 43.110 4/77 Co-driver 3/77
3/9/2003 CCR Knights Stadium STX 38.304 34.103 1/6 designed course
3/29/2003 SEDIV #1 Laurens, SC DS 1:09.939 1:04.011 2/5 Co-driver 1/5
5/24/2003 Petersburg VA Pro Solo DS 56.397 51.009 5/6 #1 in rain Sunday. Unfortunately the dry Saturday times counted.
5/28/2003 Tarheel SCC Night Series STX 40.003 35.851 1/1 Yuck! The course and I didn’t agree.
And a few others…
Preparation Details:
As required by SCCA rules, factory stock with the exception of:
Drivetrain: Mobil 1 5w30 engine oil
Motul Gear 300 GL-5 gear oil
K&N panel filter
Wheels/Tires: Street/STX
Wheels: Prodrive GC-07C 17×7.5″ ET48 (15 lb ea!)
Tires: Bridgestone S-03 225/45/17
Pressure: f45 r35-40
Race/DS
Wheels: Factory alloy 16×6.5″ ET53
Tires: Hoosier A3S03 215/40/16
Pressure: f58 r48 This is unusual, but I like the predictability of the lower rear pressures.
Alignment: Front:
Caster: stock (-3.1 deg.)
Camber: -1.4 deg
Toe: 0
Rear:
Camber: -1.5 deg
Toe: 0
