*Improved Touring* 2002 Civic Si ?

[prodogdriver]

In the July fastrack the ’02/03 Civic Si got listed as a Showroom stock C class car @ 2500lbs. which surprises me since every road test I read has the car listed as 2744lb curb weight.

I also own an ’02 Si that I commute to work with, it sure doesn’t feel like it could be a ITS car

You will probably have to write in to ask for an improved touring classification, IMO ask for ITA

[20CiviC02Si]

Yeah the car's curb weight is roughly 2744 with 160HP and 130TQ. I know it is categorized for Showroom Stock C class. I believe minimum weigh in SSC is 2700lbs.

Either way i would love to build the car for Improved Touring. I have a couple modifications that would have to be removed such as: lightened flywheel, and coil over suspension. Other than that the car is pretty much ready for IT. Just needs a cage, gauges, window net, kill switch, and a ton of weight removal.

So if i can get it classed in ITA or ITS i would be happy!

Does anyone have any sort of contact information in order to get the car classed? If so i would appreciate it if you could PM me or post it in here!

Thanks for the help!

[Knestis]

Any SCCA member can submit a request to have an eligible car listed in IT by submitting a request and the necessary information on a "vehicle technical specification" sheet. More at...

http://www.scca.org/contentpage.aspx?content=44

K

[20CiviC02Si]

Ok, now that i have the info on getting the car introduced to either ITS or ITA (Whichever the board chooses to place it in.). I wouldn't mind having some info on how i should go about building it for Improved Touring.

As of right now i am working on a budget for either the 2009 or 2010 season. My main issue is finding a reasonable priced roll cage to have placed within the car. King Motorsports wants $2500 for a full 8 point cage with nascar door bars. Is this reasonable? Or should i get something like an autopower roll cage and find a shop to weld it in?

As for wheels i am looking into purchasing 8 Enkei RPF1 wheels, i may go panasport as well. Essentially whichever is lighter.

Which tires do you suggest? I am looking to have a set of dry and a set or rain.

[ekim952522000]

2500$ sounds resonable to me. Don't skimp on the safety stuff.

[20CiviC02Si]

2500$ sounds resonable to me. Don't skimp on the safety stuff.

No intentions on skimping, i just have had King do work before and they like to charge a little extra just because they are King Motorsports.

[prodogdriver]

lemme call a cage guy in Northern Illinois I know and get a price, that will give you a comparason