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General Discussion / Re: What class should I be in?

« on: August 04, 2018, 04:08:28 PM »

Yes. I would like to stay in the HCS as I think that will be easier as a newbie. I just need to get a tire with 200 treadwear. I am going to have to upgrade to RE71's in a 205/50R15 or BFG rivals.

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General Discussion / Re: What class should I be in?

« on: August 04, 2018, 03:52:41 PM »

From reading each class, as far as tires I believe my car can run in HCS as long as I upgrade to a 15” rim so I can get a tire with a 200 treadwear. Or I can run in the HCR class if I stick with my 13” rim and get 100 treadwear tires.

In regards to my engine, HCS states I have to use OE intake. I have an engine out of a 79 that is carbureted. My car originally had a FI model in it. So does that disqualify me from that class? But it also says " Engine may be updated to any available from the manufacturer for that model through its generations". So than am I okay??? My car is street legal so I would like to stay in the HRS class

Thanks again everyone for your help.

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General Discussion / Re: What class should I be in?

« on: August 04, 2018, 02:04:51 PM »

Wheel  and  Tire Allowances
•  Any metallic wheels  are allowed.   
•  Any DOT‐approved  tires with  a UTQG  Treadwear  Grade  of  200 or  higher  are  permitted.   Tires must  also meet  other  requirements  in Section 13.3 of  the  Solo  rules.

The only thing that worries me is tires. I currently run 13” rims and the only R value tires available in my size have a UTQG of 40 or 100. The rules in HC says it has to be 200.

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General Discussion / Re: What class should I be in?

« on: August 04, 2018, 11:01:41 AM »

Yes Tom. The only changes from 66-85 where engine size (1.6-1.8-2.0). The rear end carrier changed around 1980. How do I go about confirming the class I am in so I know what changes I am allowed to do?

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General Discussion / Re: What class should I be in?

« on: August 03, 2018, 09:08:20 PM »

Reijo.  I looked into my cam and it is stock from a 1.8L earlier engine. I did find my Fiat in the DP class. For the SSM my car is a 2+2 seater so that wont work.

Wayne. The HCR seems a good fit if I fall into the "same generation" rule. That class would help me be competitive with older cars. It will be hard to compete with newer model cars.

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General Discussion / What class should I be in?

« on: August 03, 2018, 10:33:20 AM »

Hey everyone. I’m new here and have been to one race school. I’ve been reading through the rules but it doesn’t make complete sense to me yet. I’m trying to figure out what class I should be in...I’m thinking SP but not sure what sub class. Maybe C or D or my instructor suggested perhaps F. My car is a 82 Fiat 124 Spyder with a 79 carbureted 2.0L engine rather than the fuel injected model. I also put pistons and a head from an older model to get the higher compression from the 1.8L’s. I have a racing cam and carb installed. I’ve also lowered the car 1” and added a rear sway bar. The original tire size is 185/70R13 but I am running a 205/60R13. I need new tires but the only ones made in that size that I can afford are Toyo RA1’s with a UTQG of 100. They are race and autocross only so can I use those? Thanks for your help everyone! Sincerely William the newbie. 👍