In what class is the 914 most competitive?, Auto-X and Track |
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In what class is the 914 most competitive?, Auto-X and Track |
Todd Enlund |
Mar 21 2008, 11:53 AM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'd like to race my streetable 914 when I am done building it. I'd also like to be competitive, and decisions that I make now will affect my classification later.
What classes should I be building for? Where is the 914 most competitive? I don't have an engine yet, so anything goes. Looks like these are all of the possibilities for SCCA Solo: CS STS2 DSP SM2 XP DP DM EM CS is not going to happen. Obviously, DM and EM will not be realistic for a streetable car. I'd like to road race as well as AX, but AX is more of a priority for the time being. Actually, I'd like to build a dedicated track car in the future if things work out... |
J P Stein |
Mar 21 2008, 05:17 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Youz pays your money & you takes your chances.
Generally, a lighter car performs better at AX. How light? I'd estimate something below 1800 lbs (W/O driver) for a 914. This leaves out all but the Prepared & Mod classes. A very well set up car, a real good driver, & around a 10:1 weight/HP ratio or better is better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .....will get you in the running locally and at Tour events. As Josh says, this is not cheep, but it is time consuming. XP, FP, E mod depending on engine size & weight. SM2 is a maybe and on the heavy side. More competition locally & competition improves the breed. Just don't let a 650HP Vette/Viper intimidate you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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