Originally posted by platinum703
so even if it was an option in the specific year, you have to stick to the specific option of your car?
for instance:
if I have a 1994 and i wanted to stay in c stock, could i put on the r package springs and shocks and be legal? Im hazy on this
so using the following example, assuming it is correct:
I could put 15 by 6 on my car because in 1994 there was an option from the factory to carry that size wheel.
so am i right about this or way off??
You can add or remove any option that was available on your specific car IF that option was available separate from a package. If the option was ONLY available as part of a package, you must install the entire package to be stock class legal.
So, if there was a 15" wheel available in 1994 and it wasn't part of a Limited Edition package or something like that, you could run it. Since the 15's were only available on the M edition in 1994, you'd have to install the entire M package, leather seats, power everything, etc.
To convert to an R-package suspension, you'd have to change the springs, the rear swaybar (front swaybar is okay to change in stock, so it doesn't matter), the manual steering rack and the Torsen diff.
For serious stock class competition, it is usually best to decide what car you want first, then do the research and find out exactly which model has the best options for autocrossing and buy that specific car.
If you're just starting out, don't put too much emphasis on the car. Just go learn to drive it!