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Honda93
post Dec 25 2014, 03:50 AM
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... I realize I'm taking the foolish approach by deciding to campaign my "new" 2001 Z28 in FS. Especially because the 2014 FS National Champion not only lives and competes in my region, but he is a friend of ours. Oh, and his new 1LE is spectacular!

However, the car I bought has the DA Konis and Strano front bar already. I'm having a hard time deciding on tires for the OEM 16x8 wheels. I know the new allowance will permit a 17x8. Should I be looking down that road? Then I have also heard through the grapevine that someone (Casey something?) ran the SS 17x9 wheels on a non-SS car that didn't have the full SS update/backdate package and he wasn't protested.

Which wheel/tire route do those of you in the know suggest for an F Street Category effort?

So you know the (probable lack of) seriousness of my effort: I can't make Nationals due to the fact I'm a full-time teacher and part-time Principal in NJ, and the big event has taken place on my first week of school all but one of the 17 years I have been an educator. I run one, maybe two National events a year (Tours or Pros). Otherwise, I am blessed with fantastic local competition that would rival national events in other parts of the country.

Any input is greatly appreciated.
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post Jan 29 2015, 08:52 PM
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Remember, update/backdate in stock class has to also include the trim parts, so if the dash has a special emblem on it, you have to add that, too.
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post Jan 31 2015, 08:26 PM
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QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Jan 29 2015, 08:52 PM) *
Remember, update/backdate in stock class has to also include the trim parts, so if the dash has a special emblem on it, you have to add that, too.

Its the little things like this that really bug me about the SCCA. The nit-picking drove me away and I will only autocross with local clubs now.

I think the SS/WS6 cars also had a larger front sway bar, the springs were the same as the base V8 cars unless you had the eibach package from SLP. Its been a while since I looked it up, so I could be completely wrong. I have 2 sets of SS wheels and an OEM spoiler if you think about making the conversion.
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post Jan 31 2015, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE (79T/A @ Jan 31 2015, 03:26 PM) *
Its the little things like this that really bug me about the SCCA. The nit-picking drove me away and I will only autocross with local clubs now.


I'm guessing it's little nitpicking crap rules even in the full blown road racing classes that drives many into the open, waiting, arms of NASA as well. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Honda93   With FS now being populated by some massively capable new cars...   Dec 25 2014, 03:50 AM
BumpaD_Z28   I say just run whatever class you like and HAVE FU...   Dec 25 2014, 10:24 AM
SuperMacGuy   17x9 was the ss/ws6 wheel, so at least get those, ...   Dec 25 2014, 06:45 PM
dailydriver   Welcome, and THANK YOU for not going with one of t...   Dec 26 2014, 10:19 PM
Honda93   QUOTE (dailydriver @ Dec 26 2014, 10:19 P...   Dec 26 2014, 11:15 PM
dailydriver   QUOTE (Honda93 @ Dec 26 2014, 06:15 PM) Q...   Dec 28 2014, 07:26 PM
79T/A   I've got a set of SS ten spoke 17x9 wheels if ...   Dec 28 2014, 04:21 PM
B4CHawk   There aren't any good tires in 17x9.5 anymore;...   Dec 30 2014, 01:40 AM
landstuhltaylor   QUOTE (B4CHawk @ Dec 29 2014, 08:40 PM) T...   Jan 13 2015, 12:23 AM
JMP33   Unless I am mistaken on something, you would have ...   Jan 27 2015, 04:31 AM
CrashTestDummy   I believe the new street class rules allow a +/- 1...   Jan 27 2015, 07:15 PM
mercutio   QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Jan 27 2015, 02:1...   Jan 31 2015, 02:22 AM
Honda93   What exactly does the 4th Gen SS package entail? I...   Jan 29 2015, 05:24 PM
CrashTestDummy   Remember, update/backdate in stock class has to al...   Jan 29 2015, 08:52 PM
79T/A   QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Jan 29 2015, 08:5...   Jan 31 2015, 08:26 PM
dailydriver   QUOTE (79T/A @ Jan 31 2015, 03:26 PM) Its...   Jan 31 2015, 11:07 PM
Steve91T   I think springs were different.   Jan 29 2015, 10:21 PM

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