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Technical Talk / 2018 updates

« on: September 28, 2017, 11:53:51 AM »

Some questions for those who have been around the sport for a few years:
What time of year does the SCCA usually release the updated car classes for next season?
How much shuffling of classed and changes to PAX ratings do you normally see?

I'd like to get into a different car for next season as the one wheel drive convertible Mustang is getting frustrating to drive fast. Since it will be the 3rd car in the household only used for summer cruising and solo, no reason not to have something with a somewhat competitive PAX. For example I'd hate to buy an FR-S and have it moved to C street or try to run a 4.6L Mustang in F street (already a long shot) only to have the dominant cars in the class have the PAX moved up several points.

I was hoping to pick something up this fall during the summer car selloff and have the winter to get it in autocross condition but would like some feedback on if I should wait for the new rules or if changes are usually very minor.

Cheers

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General Discussion / Trailer for rent?

« on: July 24, 2017, 09:55:38 AM »

So it's starting to look like the Mustang has a problem with Fort Macleod. Parking lot troubleshooting leads me to believe it's the fuel pump this time, but I'm not certain enough to head back down there with a new pump and no backup plan. Does anyone in YYC have a trailer they would be willing to loan me for day? I'm tentatively thinking this Friday and will pay in $ or beer or whatever.

Jordan.

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General Discussion / Wheel size rule clarification

« on: May 01, 2017, 11:33:15 AM »

Currently my car falls in Street Touring because of my wheel size (20x9"). Not that I expect to be competitive as a novice in a floppy convertible Mustang, but I'm thinking of getting it down to G Street if possible. The car came stock with 16x7" wheels, but an option on the V6 that year was 17x8". Am I allowed to run 17x8"?
It may be a moot point as the fenders are rolled to accommodate the 20s but since 17s wouldn't have clearance issues with stock fenders I was hoping people may be willing to let that slide...