Hey all,

I picked up my car in November, and have been sitting on it all winter. In an effort to get to know the car's handling dynamics better, I'm thinking of running a couple autocrosses this year. So my question is, what class do these cars get lumped into? I do have Swift/Koni suspension, and a catback and an intake. Does that put me in BSP?

Thanks for any input!

 

I believe the G cars fall in one of 2 categories:
G35 Sedan - G
G37 All - F

You'd add the S if stock class. I don't know the other notations for non-stock.

 

As rsattler mentioned, all stock G37s are FS, but since you have swifts, you'll be in STU- a nearly impossible class to be very competitive in since it includes modified STIs and Evos; they're lighter and most have more HP. New nonadjustable shocks/struts alone are okay for FS class though, just not colovers or even simply new springs. Also, upgraded sway bars are a must. Everyone on here says they're the best bang for buck upgrade and I agree. Consider some summer tires- Michelin pilot super sports seem the be the highest rated daily use tire, or go for Hankook RS3s if you're looking for a dedicated track tire. Lastly, if you have an auto, I recommend just putting it into 2nd unless you're on a higher speed course as DS doesn't always shift to the right gear when you want it to.

 

Thanks for the tips guys. Yes, I have a track-prepped WRX already, so I know I won't be competitive. And I'm actually trying not to be competitive, to be considerate of the people running for points. I'm just looking to get to know my G better. I haven't been to an autocross in a long time, but I thought the ST classes were limited in displacement, no? Only cars under 3.0L or something like that? I thought the adjustable shocks and intake automatically puts me into SP with a 3.7L motor. But again, I haven't been sharp on the rule book in like, 10 years, so I'm probably way off. That's why I'm asking here! Thanks again guys!