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Going road racing, differences between classes |
don9146 |
Oct 11 2004, 05:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 3-January 04 From: Nashville, TN Member No.: 1,500 Region Association: None |
I am still on the hunt for the "just right" road race car, and I am wondering about the diffecenses cost-wise between some of the calsses. It seems that most people road race 914s in either SCCA's ITB, FP, or EP. I have already counted out EP as too expensinve and am trying to get a more detailed picture of the price differences between ITB (with a 2.0) and FP (with a 1.8). I know an IT car would be cheaper to buy or build, but what about:
1. Engine rebuilds. How often do the engines need to be rebuilt and what are the approximate costs of each (I know some of how long the engine lasts will depend on how competitive you want to be)? 2. Does everyone that run in FP swap gear ratios for each track? Or have a "short track" and "long track" gearbox they swap out? 3. How much more is it to build a competitive FP tub? 4. Is there another class where the 914 is competitive? The ITB class will be fun, but I would like to go faster. 5. Does anyone have a multi-series car? As in a car that can race with the PCA, the POC, SCCA, NASA, hisotorics, etc.? Basically, I would be willing to absorb the increased up-front cost of an FP car if the long term costs were similar. Any thoughts? Thanks, Don |
don9146 |
Oct 12 2004, 06:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 3-January 04 From: Nashville, TN Member No.: 1,500 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Oct 11 2004, 08:11 PM) Production definitely costs more than Improved Touring. Going faster means things are stressed more highly, thereby requiring more frequent maintenance. One thing about either class, you can prepare the car to meet the safety standards, without spending a lot to make the car competetive. As time goes on and you gain experience you can upgrade the suspension and engine. Production costs more, but any idea about how much more ompared to Improved Touring in terms of yearly upkeep for the engine, transmission, suspension, tires, etc... I am willing to spend the extra up-front money for a produstion racer, but don't want to spend a crap-load more in the long-haul for one. Also, how hard would it be to later upgrade an IT car to an FP racer and be competitive? Thanks, Don |
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