SCCA creates new spec class for FR-S/BRZ between Street and ST

[PedalFaster]

The class name is "SSC" (Solo Spec Class?) Edit: Solo Spec Coupe.

Details are still dribbling out -- for some reason there hasn't been an official press release or post. The class is for Scion FR-S's and Subaru BRZs; not clear if the Toyota 86 or the 2017 BRZ are eligible, but I'd assume they aren't.

Most of the setup is mandatory spec:

• Eibach springs and front and rear sway bars
• Sealed single-adjustable Koni shocks
• SPC camber bolts in front, toe links, and rear lower control arms
• 17" x 8" wheels, minimum weight 17 lbs.
• 225/45R17 tires (tire brand open) Edit: Spec tire brand to be named
• No power adders

Sounds interesting. I wonder what the PAX index will be -- it's basically an "STX lite" car.

[MurrayPeterson]

Too bad that Jo and I are solidly into convertibles.  Otherwise, this is *exactly* the car and class I would want to race.  STR has always been too brutal for use as a daily driver and/or long distance vehicle (noise in particular).  STR-lite is exactly what I want.

[PedalFaster]

Yep, ditto -- I'd like something a bit tighter than a Street-class car, but I've driven full-tilt ST cars on the street, and I'd have a hard time driving one to and from events, let alone daily or to out-of-town events.

Apparently it's a supplemental class -- don't know if that's for 2017 only, or forever.

Official (but not particularly well written) announcement: https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-spec-class.

[SKI-R]

Gonna miss the majority of the 2018 season, but REALLY hope this is still around for 2019 (and beyond)!  PAX number is going to be interesting.....

[Reijo]

interesting.

CStreet you might call Spec ND though.   

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[Reijo]

Grassroots Motorsports magazine (right now!) has a live YouTube presentation on this pkg as we speak:

(from Lincoln!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ByGytGJQn8&feature=em-lss

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[SKI-R]

Loving the whole roll out!!

Thanks for the link Reijo! 

Anyone want a H Street prepped Focus SVT for a good/fair price?!

[MurrayPeterson]

interesting.

CStreet you might call Spec ND though.   

True, but unfortunate.  I think that people have abandoned the other cars in CS too soon; herd mentality at work I guess.

[Tuna]

Proposed kit components priced out in USD, no shipping (wheels & tires not yet included):

Koni Sport Shocks, factory sealed (front left strut, right front strut and rear) $824
Eibach Pro-Plus Kit (F/R springs and F/R adjustable anti-roll bars) $700
SPC Front Alignment Kit (camber bolts, adjustable lower control arms and toe arms) $23 + $230 + $189

Total: $1966 USD without any real effort shopping around. The SCCA/Tire Rack deal requires you to have SCCA membership, so factor that in as well.

We can probably get a vendor here in Canada to hook us up with these products at a bulk cost if we have a lot of interest - I'm sure there's plenty of competition who wants our business. Or with some real hard googling skills and free US shipping to Montana we could save some big bucks.

[Reijo]

Note that Howard Duncan mentioned in the GRM broadcast about specially valved Koni yellows ... maybe not the same as off-the-shelf units ...

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[Tuna]

Yeah, I kinda heard that as "specifically valved for the BRZ/FR-S" as if he was talking up the standard Koni Sport for the camera. I'd be pretty dark if a spec car was built with one-off components only available from TireRack.

[Reijo]

Yes ... same for the springs ... would want to know what the spring rates are before just buying any old lowering springs.

[E6Cueman]

not clear if the Toyota 86 or the 2017 BRZ are eligible, but I'd assume they aren't.

I expected that they would all be included, but you're right, that doesn't seem to be the case.  If a "spec tune" is indeed developed, I hope that would allow all model years to participate.  The new cars do have a meaningful increase in power... but it's not too hard to replicate with a header and tune on the old cars.

The car really wants an oil cooler in hotter climates even for solo... and for HPDE even in our climate. I think they should have added an option for an oil cooler.

I'm excited and expecting to participate.

[Tuna]

The car really wants an oil cooler in hotter climates even for solo... and for HPDE even in our climate. I think they should have added an option for an oil cooler.

I'm excited and expecting to participate.

Absolutely, this is a valid concern and possibly worth mentioning to SCCA?

I'm also excite.

[Reijo]

The car really wants an oil cooler in hotter climates even for solo... and for HPDE even in our climate. I think they should have added an option for an oil cooler.

I'm excited and expecting to participate.

Absolutely, this is a valid concern and possibly worth mentioning to SCCA?

I'm also excite.

Yep, send Howard/SCCA an email on the oil cooler for sure!   I'm sure they would consider that .... They want something reliable (= cheap).