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« on: August 11, 2015, 10:57:54 PM »
I have run more than a couple cars with welded diffs. They are terrible in parking lots (that includes autox), noticeable in corners and quite hard on tires. I would never do it on a car I planned to drive with any regularity at all on the street... Drifting OK. Road course OK. Snow and Ice OK.
I believe a proper LSD is always better for performance, never mind cost... welding is free. Replacing axles is not.
I never broke any axles... but I always drove on skinny tires or ice. Among friends, I've seen lots of breakage.
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« on: July 30, 2015, 08:49:25 PM »
Tire Rack just released one of their awesome tire comparisons featuring the RE-71R, Rival S, RS3 V2, and the largely unknown Kumho V720.  Check out the full test here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplay.jsp?ttid=202It's pretty obvious which tire is the one to have... I certainly feel willing to try the V720 though.
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« on: July 18, 2015, 07:49:51 AM »
I don't think our contingent has anyone running in the first group. Wayne, Ryan, Cam, Jim, Andrew and I are in the second group. Jay and Ori in the third.
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« on: July 14, 2015, 07:31:23 AM »
Not mocking the S2000.
This was the first tour I raced in, and I had a great time. Sad to say it, but I don't think the local venues allow for a similar experience. The courses were a blast! The whole thing was exciting. I even thought that working was a rush.
...I learned a little about driving too.
Definitely won't discourage anyone from trying it themselves in the future.
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« on: July 13, 2015, 10:56:43 AM »
^^^
LOL... You just got a whole truck load of guys howling.
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« on: July 13, 2015, 06:52:15 AM »
That's what we all say, but when 6 out of the top 25 pax rankings are the same car it's hard to sound anything but jealous and resentful.
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« on: July 11, 2015, 06:49:05 PM »
Some frustrating close running.
Ryan and Cam fighting cones. I believe my raw times fast enough for first as well... But cones.
Jim lost first in the final run of the group.
BS very intense as well. Murray and Tom in a fight.
Good fun course though. If I can move up one spot tomorrow I'll be overjoyed.
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« on: July 10, 2015, 10:40:59 PM »
What a show. Looking not to be DFL. Wayne and Sean and I have a nicely filled class.
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« on: July 09, 2015, 11:34:22 AM »
Thanks Joe.
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« on: July 09, 2015, 10:19:55 AM »
I should add that nobody will care about this at local events. It might even pass at the Nationals, but you are definitely taking a chance at being protested. Especially if you are in the trophies.
However you definitely start to see protests at the regional level and most definitely at the National level (Canadian or US - I have worked on a protest committee and know this has happened for a fact!). This probability of protest increases if you trophy (contingencies, money etc. are at stake now as well as more prestige etc.)! At SCCA National Tours/Pros and Nationals it wouldn't fly at all.... no pun intended!  Note that there are contingencies/money available at the regional level and even club level (Scion)!
From a rules perspective, there has to be a line somewhere and, as mentioned elsewhere, this is where it is: If the rules do not (explicitly) say you can do it, you cannot. This makes the rules as fair as possible for everyone.
How easy are these items to remove (even temporarily?)?
Note that if there are holes drilled they would not look very good cosmetically and technically they would not be legal either. However you could cover them up with tape to prevent corrosion and penetration if it rains etc. I doubt anyone would protest them, of course, since that would be considered a "wienie" protest.
My apologies about all the info but it's late at night and I have nothing better to do .... well, that isn't true either! hahaha....
Anyway, it is good you asked since it gives us an example to discuss and clarify how rules work - for all of us.
Thanks,
R
I was recently accepted into the Scion Racing Contingency, just waiting on all the material so it definitely makes sense to adhere to the rules. Come to think of it, I should probably contact them to change my class.
Parts aren't too bad to remove, but it would be moot as the rear bumper had to have chunks cut out in order to fit the rear aero...
Really helpful advice guys. I appreciate your helpful replies. I had a gut feeling that the the aero wasn't legal... Guess my question is answered.
Can you advise me on how to get in on the Scion contingency? Looking around I couldn't find any info on their 2015 program. In my mind, the RS1.0 is an option, so I was thinking your parts were legal as they are something that Scion itself offers. What Reijo says about the S2000 CR contradicts that though. Cross STX off my list then... If they are not legal... to keep them you need to go all the way to SM??
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« on: July 08, 2015, 01:00:40 PM »
It's a consequence of my musical choice...  I never actually did look at the low entry of the slalom... I don't want to give you any excuses Murray.
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« on: July 08, 2015, 10:39:18 AM »
Thanks for photos... I made a vid for fun to compare Andrew and myself... https://youtu.be/vRl8Kcxm6Yc
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« on: June 24, 2015, 09:44:22 PM »
I've registered for the tour now. Will be at the pro as well, just need to confirm my ride.
First time for me to actually drive at one of these events.
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« on: June 24, 2015, 10:22:08 AM »
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« on: June 19, 2015, 07:15:42 AM »
By the way a bit too tricky on the real capital of Alberta.... I said "A".
Ha! Well one way of making sure no spammers get here is to make sure nobody at all gets here. Glad you figured it out, I have re-worded the question for future registrants. I think you'll have more fun and learn more quickly driving a "slow" car...I still do myself.
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