This forum got too quiet
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Chesapeake, VA
No need, there was a new rule change quietly slipped into the May fastracks that appears to allow IMS retrofits and other industry standard repairs that have no competitive advantage. It would take a total dick to protest for an IMS anyhow.
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Repair Methods
Change the third paragraph of 13.1 to read:
“All repairs must comply with factory-authorized methods and procedures, or industry standard methods, as follows: If the OEM does not provide an appropriate method of repair, industry standard methods and procedures may be used. Such repairs may not result in a part or combination of parts that provides a competitive advantage (e.g. significant change to weight, suspension control, power, etc.) as compared to the standard part(s). Competitors are strongly cautioned to use this allowance to make common-sense repairs only.”
Repair Methods
Change the third paragraph of 13.1 to read:
“All repairs must comply with factory-authorized methods and procedures, or industry standard methods, as follows: If the OEM does not provide an appropriate method of repair, industry standard methods and procedures may be used. Such repairs may not result in a part or combination of parts that provides a competitive advantage (e.g. significant change to weight, suspension control, power, etc.) as compared to the standard part(s). Competitors are strongly cautioned to use this allowance to make common-sense repairs only.”
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Texas
V2's. I have yet to autocross on them so I'll definitely need the test & tune day. I'm running V1's now, which are pretty bad in the wet and/or cold.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2006
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Correct the 996TT & 997TT should go to SS. Neither will be top cars in SS anyway.
Since the C5 Corvette is in STU, why not the 996? The 996 benefits from more camber and stiffening the mac strut, but the C5 is still better balanced and can exploit the wheel/tire rules better.
The Boxster gains more from the ST ruleset than the 996, but still won't be an overdog in STR.
Since the C5 Corvette is in STU, why not the 996? The 996 benefits from more camber and stiffening the mac strut, but the C5 is still better balanced and can exploit the wheel/tire rules better.
The Boxster gains more from the ST ruleset than the 996, but still won't be an overdog in STR.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: DFW
I almost never get wheel spin coming out of a turn. I wonder what causes it with your car. We should have similar power (SW chip and stock exhaust). I run competitive times for my class. My co-driver doesn't spin the tires and he is often faster than me (durn whippersnaper son). Maybe I will start burning rubber with the 17" but that seems counterintuitive given the higher gearing. Do jamb it into first gear or stay in second like I do?
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Wadsworth, Ohio
Sounds like a backhanded compliment but you could be right. My cab flexes more than a coupe but not as much as you might think. The later cabs (mine is an '88) had more structural reinforcement than earlier ones. A triangulated strut bar helps a bit in the front.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2006
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Browsing the rulebook today, I see listed in CS "928 (all)"
It would be kick *** to show up in an 89-91 928 GT (330hp 5.0L V8, 9" wide rear wheels, sport suspension, LSD) and park next to all the FR-Ss in grid. People would be scrambling to check the rulebook.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: East Dundee, IL
It would be course dependent. Aren't late model GTS's around 3600lbs?
Is the 370z also in CS? I'm no nissan fanboi, but I'd choose the smaller 370z over the 928, and a base MX5 over both of them.
Is the 370z also in CS? I'm no nissan fanboi, but I'd choose the smaller 370z over the 928, and a base MX5 over both of them.
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Burning Brakes
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I actually am a big 370z fan, but still think a late 928 would be really cool to see. Actually, I don't think I've ever seen a 928 up close - only a rare casual passing on the road.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Calgary, AB
Given that it was put out for member comment earlier this year and then withdrawn, not in the foreseeable future.
Likely the same answer as above for the same reasons.
No -- with all due respect to the 997 GT3 drivers out there, the top talent signed up in SSR is all in Vettes or a 996 GT3 with the number 186 on the side.
Likely the same answer as above for the same reasons.
No -- with all due respect to the 997 GT3 drivers out there, the top talent signed up in SSR is all in Vettes or a 996 GT3 with the number 186 on the side.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Calgary, AB
I wouldn't be so quick to write off their chances in SS, especially on street tires.