Ultimate Street Car Challenge 2005 - Who do YOU think will win and why?

[amukaoen]

Im a huge fan of SportCompactCar and I love this contest they put on every year. So im wondering what you guys think.
So Vote! I left the Integra off the list because the most I can put on is 10.. and that car is way too mild to win the contest, but if i does win i'd be quite suprised.
I'd love to see the STi win this year, but I wont say who I think is gonna win it.

REMEBER! Its NOT the UltimateTrackCar contest, its the UltimateStreetCar, so the car has to be well balanced, so an all out horsepower monster without refinement will fail
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For anyone who doesn't pay attention the Ultimate Street Car Challenge is a competition that Sport Compact Car magazine has been holding for the last four years. They accept applications of hundreds of cars and narrowed that list down to 11 that will compete for the trophy. The competition covers multiple aspects of each vehicle, from road performance, power, driveability, a burnout contest and more. The winner of last years challenge was a rather stock looking '95 Toyota MR-2 with a V-6 Camry engine transplant. -Taken from forums.livingwithstyle.com topic : USCC
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The Contestants


1. 2002 HPA Audi TT Twin-Turbo:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article...2&page_number=6
(Info, pics, video)

2. 2000 XS Engineering Nissan Skyline GT-R:
http://www.xs-engineering.com/teamxs.asp?filter=1
(Info, Pics)

3. 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo by Brian McGaha:
http://www.suprahardtopregistry.com/...rianmcgaha.htm
(Info, Pics)

4. 1993 Toyota MR-2 Turbo by David Vesprime
http://video.mpegnation.com/a0017453...182302480.html
(video)

5. 1993 Mazda RX-7 LS-1 powered by Mark Corbett
-check out the november issue of SCC for info-

6. 2004 Dyno-Comp Subaru WRX STi by Richard Garcia
http://www.carandmodel.com/featuredcar/15.php
(info, pics)

7. 2003 APS Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII by Tom Pasalacqua
-check out the november issue of SCC for info-

8. 2001 Honda S2000 Supercharged by Brett Mayes
-check out the november issue of SCC for info-

9. 1991 Acura NSX Supercharged by James Chen
-check out the november issue of SCC for info-

10. 1994 Acura Integra GS-R Turbo by Junko Hyoda:
http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea...ehicles/18838/
(Info, Pics)

11. 2003 APR "EVIL-R" Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII
http://www.jtuned.com/content/templa...d=285&zoneid=1
(info, pics)

[amukaoen]

Specs on the STi

Engine and Drivetrain
FWHP: 600+
FWTQ: 580+
8000 Rev Limit
@25-26 psi boost 100 octane fuel
@26-28 psi boost C16 fuel

2.5L fully build bottom end:
- CP Forged Pistons, compression raised from 8.0:1 to 8.5:1
- Pauder billet rods
- ARP rod bolts
- Crank, knife edged and balanced
- Additional main bearing oil holes drilled and chamfered
- Dry film coated bearings
- High Vol/High Presure oil Pump
- ARP Head Studs
- Cometic Tri-metal head gaskets
- Deep Sump Race Oil Pan with baffles and channels
- Oil separation system with vacuum pump on crake case

- STI Gruppe-N motor mounts
Cyliner Heads:
- Higher tension valve springs
- Polished/Gasket Matched Intake and exhaust ports.
- APS Tumble Generator Valve (TGV) Delete
Turbo System:
- APS DR55 rotated mount turbo
- HPC Coating on Up-Pipe and Turbine Housing
- APS Cold Air Intake
- DR725 Front Mount Intercooler

Fuel System:
- 850cc Power Enterprise side feed injectors
- 160cc (4) Supplemental injectors integrated into TGV's.
- Walbro 255 fuel pump
- Split Fuel Rail system.

Exhaust System:
- APS 3.5" Down Pipe
- APS 3.5" Exhaust

Cooling System:
- PWR radiator.
- Custom front mount oil cooler.

Engine Management:
- ECUTeK
- AEM Wide Band O2 Sensor
- Davtron Intercooler Temp Monitor
- APEXi AVCR Boost Controller

Transmission:
- STI Short Shifter with poly bushings
- Exedy Twin Plate clutch with integrated flywheel
- STI Gruppe-N trans mount and rear diff mount
Suspension

- Custom valved TEIN Type Flex coil overs and camber plates
- EDFC Valve Controller
- 800 in/lb (Front)
- 700 in/lb (Rear)
- Cusco front and rear Strut Tower Braces
- Perrin front and rear End Links

Wheels and Brakes
Street wheels (staggered wheels):
- 18x8.5 Volk G-Games, 2-piece forged (Front)
- 18x9.5 Volk G-Games, 2-piece forged (Rear)
- 225/40 Nitto NT555 (Front)
- 255/35 Nitto NT555 (Rear)

Race wheels:
- 17x8.5 SSR Competition
- 245/40 Hoosier RS04, or NT01 Nitto race tire

BRAKES
Front:
- 355mm Cross-drilled Brembo rotors
- Aluminum full-floating hats
- SS brake lines
- Ferodo DS3000 race pads

Rear:
- Cross Drilled Brembo rotors
- SS Bake lines
- DS3000 race pads

Motul RBF600 brake fluid

Interior
DEFI Link BF series (amber) gauges:
- Boost
- EGT
- Fuel Pressure
- Oil Temp
- Oil Pressure
Also:
- TOORA Competition Race Seats (Italy)
- TOORA Competition 5-Point Shoulder Harnesses (Italy)
- Speedware Harness Bar

[dvang]

the gtr because the info already out evo 2nd sti 3rd


anyways who cares.. its not a street car challenge its a trailer queen challenge

[EllinikoScooby]

DynoComp's Sti is NOT a trailor queen, not only was Richard Garcia the Owner of the car he was the only owner to sack up and drive his own car, the rest were driven by professional drivers, Richard has broken many axels with his STi, and it is insulting that you call his car a trailor queen. I know this because I goto DynoComp and know Richard, also azimuit here has gotten a few rides in the car.

[BrianH]

I hope the suby wins! but I'm putting my bet on the s2k>

[EllinikoScooby]

I know the top 3, if u want pm me.

[dvang]

DynoComp's Sti is NOT a trailor queen, not only was Richard Garcia the Owner of the car he was the only owner to sack up and drive his own car, the rest were driven by professional drivers, Richard has broken many axels with his STi, and it is insulting that you call his car a trailor queen. I know this because I goto DynoComp and know Richard, also azimuit here has gotten a few rides in the car.

sorry let me rephrase that most of those cars are trailer queens..

and i believe only 3 cars were driven by the owners, could be wrong tho


skyline GTR first place.
EVO second.
WRX STi third.
audi TT 4th.
s2000 5th.
EVO 6th.
rx7 7th.
NSX 8th.
supra 9th.
mrx turbo 10th.
integra GS-R 11th

got the info here

http://www.torquecentral.com/showthr...7&page=1&pp=25

[SGOSWRX]

I hate these " street car " challenges.

The STi's / WRXs usually claim 450+ hp and run mid 13s?

In the last street tuner challange that I saw the highly modded STi ran slower than a stock STi?

[Juice33]

I like how they left out Vettes and Mustangs or even BMWs and Mercs.

It is not an "ultimate challenge" without every one being represented, or at least given an opportunity to enter.

This is why the younger crowd thinks domestics don't handle, because of stupid competitions like this where the domestics are left out. More fuel for the ricer fire.

[PJwrx]

They Really need to have one impartial/professional driver drive all the cars, after all, it's not the ultimate driver competition.

and have a bone stock stock zo6 or M3 just for comparison...

[EllinikoScooby]

I think they have rules about what kind of motors can be run, and pushrods are out. Also people vote most of those cars in, if there is no m3's and cobra's it is because none of them asked to be in the voting.

[DTR rex]

I think this competition is stupid and is done poorly.

[Griswold]

I think they have rules about what kind of motors can be run, and pushrods are out. Also people vote most of those cars in, if there is no m3's and cobra's it is because none of them asked to be in the voting.

Hope not cause the RX7 has an LS1 in it...

[EllinikoScooby]

I might be thinking of their time attack competition.

[dvang]

what needs to be entered next year is a new model z06 vette or whatever with a aggressive alignment, sticky tires and a big shot o nitrous for next year.. id think that would actually place real well. but id doubt that would happen it would show a fairly mild build of a car whoopin the piss outta the other cars.