I have a set of 205/50/15 azenis I might be selling.
Possibly a whopping 500 miles on them.

 

If you can do not get the coilovers. I know this might sound strange but all they are going to do is bump you into a much tougher class. You already have great springs on a Spec V. Just get a second set of wheels and some azenias to learn on. After you wear out the Azenias buy some Kuhmo's. If you doubt me then tell me what spring rates the GC come with and also tell me what the stock spring rates on the Spec V (pretty sure they are 300/300 or so). Even If you went much stiffer then stock (not likely becuase the spec v has pretty stiff stock springs) you will not gain nearly as much from the springs as you would from the tires. If you really want to go fast then just get the Kuhmo's to start with.

 

Thanx Steve
After a full day of pondering, I have decided that Azenias are on the way and the GC is later.

Here is something silly the PAX for STS is lower than DS. I dont think the SpecV should run in STS because of the limited slip diff (that is what I have read a number of times on B15 forums.

 

ok....

(all stuff listed here is not everything, just stuff relating to this discussion)

Stock class....allows R-compounds. You MUST have the same size (width and diameter) rim though, but it can be any brand or weight rim. Nothing is specified about tire size, so i think you can have pretty much any (except for some picky stuff). you can change shocks/sturts, but not springs.

STS (Street Touring) does NOT allow R-compounds, tires must have a treadwear rating of 140. any size rim up to 7.5" wide. any size tire up to 225. almost any suspension mod is allowed, except for changing of type, which none of us will ever do anyway.

STX - Your spec V will be in this class b/c of the type of LSD you have. a spec V cannot run STS. same mods as STS allowed (tires, suspension)

Street Prepared (?SP) - R-compounds are allowed and pretty much any upgrades you can think of.

 

Ok I'm now thinking that a stock size rim and Kuhmo V700's are the way to go, and stay in D stock. But the cash flow is a little low!!!!

 

I recomend Rota Sub-zeroes. I think they are only $550 for a set of 17's.

Here's a link: www.machiii.net

 

All the more reason to stay in the stock class. Plus, you can concentrate on the Exhaust, Struts/shocks, Tires issues first and still stay in the stock class. Latter you can modify your car for another class and still not have wasted any money. You can also put on a new front swaybar and stay in stock class BUT that is probably NOT a good idea anyway.

 

true dat. i've heard that a lot of ppl keep the stock bar up front. a lil flex is good to get that outside tire to bite like a dog.