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Technical Talk / Re: SCCA Rules, regs and Car Classifications
« on: April 12, 2021, 11:02:40 AM »
fyi, I recently petitioned the SCCA to allow +2 wheel mods for Miata street class E. They considered and rejected it, probably because of the can of worms that would open. Nonetheless, I still believe it's unfair.
Here was my supplied petition:
Letter: #30073
Category: Street
Class: ES
Title: Allow the larger factory wheels from Miata NB for use on older NA
Author's Request: It appears that solo rules allow a 1990 miata to only have 1 inch larger wheels (14 to 15 inch). However, 2001+ NB miatas were factory optioned to 16 inch wheels, yet remain in the same E street class. As these newer miatas not only have more power and larger wheels, it would seem fair to allow the larger wheels to be down fitted to the older models for a more level playing field.Thanks!
I guess I'll be 'moving to STS, it's not a tragedy. I found a sweet set of factory 16" rims, a little banged up. I patched the damage and mounted Conti DWS06's. Sold the old 14" rims and tires to another fellow with a slightly newer Miata, but with ratty rims and tires.
Here was my supplied petition:
Letter: #30073
Category: Street
Class: ES
Title: Allow the larger factory wheels from Miata NB for use on older NA
Author's Request: It appears that solo rules allow a 1990 miata to only have 1 inch larger wheels (14 to 15 inch). However, 2001+ NB miatas were factory optioned to 16 inch wheels, yet remain in the same E street class. As these newer miatas not only have more power and larger wheels, it would seem fair to allow the larger wheels to be down fitted to the older models for a more level playing field.Thanks!
I guess I'll be 'moving to STS, it's not a tragedy. I found a sweet set of factory 16" rims, a little banged up. I patched the damage and mounted Conti DWS06's. Sold the old 14" rims and tires to another fellow with a slightly newer Miata, but with ratty rims and tires.