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Originally Posted by j5ive
I'm interested to know what does it mean to do the whole trim upgrade? Does it mean I just have to add all the aero package from the Sport in order to run 15" wheels? What about fog lights? Or even cruise control, stereo and two extra speakers? Keyless entry and alarm?
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If you stick with rule book strict, almost everything except maybe the stereo and keyless entry/alarm which should be cover under "comfort and convenience items''. Everything is arguable with weight saving (even it is weight adding). For local events, again it is very casual.
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Originally Posted by j5ive
I mean, the factory sport aero kit isn't making ANY difference in soloII really. And if it's about the weight, according to my brochure, there's only a 16kg difference between the LX curb weight and the Sport. I'd be more than willing to keep my spare tire in for the weight penalty.  |
A rule is a rule. Even the small piece of plastic to cover the stereo counts. Even the carboard covers the spare tire counts (unless the carboard is a loss item, then under another rule you could take it out. And you can't do weight substitution since that change your car's weight distribution. Sorry.
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The Spoon carbon spoiler I can totally understand bumping me up since it's not the shape of the OEM spoiler (even though I don't think it'd make a difference), but you think the OE style carbon replica front lip would push me to STS too?
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From our old rule book, this is the wording: "Stock Class Section 13.2 allows accessories, gauges, indicators, lights and other appearance, comfort and convenience modifications which have no effect on performance and/or handling and do not materially reduce the weight of the car."
Now, does a front lip affects performance/handling, it is up to what your competitors think.
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Originally Posted by j5ive
Anyways, Thanks to all for your insights. I really don't plan to do anything to my Fit for the next while anyway. The questions regarding the aero enhancements are just speculatory for the future. Heck, I'll probably just be running my car on the stock all-seasons 'til they wear out. Then I'd have a better excuse to explain why I need to buy new wheels/tires. 
Like I said, I'm not in it for the points. I seriously doubt I'd be very competitive anyways. I had attend a few local autox events in the past with previous cars, and also been at track sessions with other car clubs. So I know where my skill level is, which is why I'm looking to improve. Plus I want the wife to try it out as well since she has learned to drive stick from my previous car and loves it now. So I just wanted to know where these mods would stand with other competitors. If it's going to cause trouble, then I won't bother trying to stay in Stock if I end up with the mods. I'm there to have fun, not cause trouble.
Brian, since you're local, which local clubs have you had experiences with? I'm trying to figure out which club I should join up with. Who has the better events, locations, layouts, competitors, etc? Your insight is greatly appreciated.
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In your case, just go out and have some fun. Whatever class you end up landing on doesn't really matters. Regarding to local autox clubs, maybe we should go to the Vancouver forum instead.
- Brian