stuff like the no fuel cell, and that the slicks must remain in the fenders...

I have a fuel cell in the trunk of my daily driver and am not fitting anything bigger then a 7" slick inside the stock fenders. Maybe I'm bitter because I just bought a set of 13x8 keisers!

it's been a few weeks since I've heard of the new rules...

Grant

 

**** that...I'm going pro class

 

i think the rules are ok. the fuel cell rule is whatever. i mean most street cars don't run them. but i am not opposed to a car having one, as long as theres a weight requirement for all and the guy with the fuel cell meets that requirement. i think there should be a tire size limit for the street class. fitment under the wheel well just means, no cutting of the 1/4 panel and nothing too wide. a civic will fit a 25"x8" M&H legally with no problems. thats plenty for the class. i sold my car a year too early. its gonna be a FAST class by the end of this summer!!!!!!

 

what if the slicks stick out a little pass the fenders because of wheel spacers? and "matching front seats." so, an aftermarket driver's seat and factory passenger's seat would not be allowed?

 

if the slicks stick out a little..like a 1" or so they're not gonna bother you..and you can have two diff seats and long as you have two

ps...i think the rules suck!! i want an FWD drag radial class w/ no slicks allowed and wieght breaks for Sohcs.




[Modified by D-Man, 5:56 PM 1/7/2003]

 

For the most part, I like them a lot. As someone mentioned earlier, I'd also like to see fuel cells allowed with the addition of a weight penalty (maybe a minimum capacity on the cell too). One addition i would like to see is a rule similar to those used in the big domestic street car classes (NMCA, PSCA, etc). The limiting of lettering to windows (except for series sponsors). After all, this is a grass-roots type STREET car class. Limiting lettering to the windows only would keep big money sponsors out of the class (at least for a little while).

Tyler

 

I think the rules are similar to street class rules for nira, and ndra , and battle for the years past. A little stricter, with weight and full exhaust but fair. I agree with the sohc weight break, but how much? Sohc's can make power, just not as reliable as dohc's so I think you can push em as hard as dohc if you want em to last. I know Sav was making over 400 with his when he hit 10.6's. So I dont know what the weight break could be? 2200? Plus Savs, was not even using nos, so I dont know how handicaped the sohc is? D-man dont bite my head off to that, just tell me what you think. I also just thought this what about nitrous as a single power adder those car should have a weight break also? Jason


[Modified by littlebluecrx, 3:53 AM 1/8/2003]


[Modified by littlebluecrx, 3:55 AM 1/8/2003]

 

I think theyre really tailored for the true daily car. Some might not like it but you gotta understand not everyone out there has aftermarket fuel cells and such. i like it cause it really cuts alot into the gray areas. It really gives a chance for all the gusy out there with stock chassis a chanc to play. Agh Agh Agh More power.goodluck this season guys-pdang

 

The slicks can stick out past the fenders. Just can't modify the openings at all.

 

I really like the rules. I think it was wise to allow the use of slicks but I would of been happy either way. My only gripe is that they didnt make it a point series. I know I would of traveled abit. Matter of fact I will be making the journey to palm beach in april

 

Fuel cells are not the end all be all guys.....the factory tank doesnt weigh that much, and if its a fuel pump issue, weld in a sump. So far most of the Hondas out there use steel tanks, so weld in sumps are possible. BTW if you get the use of fuel cells with the addition of a weight penatly you open up a big problem DSM's have been having in the street class....they have plastic tanks, and for them to get a super high flowing pump in it is almost impossible. You just ask for more DSM's to go faster then they already are. Just a thought....

Howard

 

according to NHRA rules: "Two matching front seats mandatory. Aftermarket seats permitted but, must be fully upholestered."

 

I would be happy with a 100lbs wieght break but i would really like to see 200lbs


hey boosted,if your so worried about not having matching seats,just buy a set of seat covers and hide them,the techs dont really check jack.take this for example,i ran for 2 years with my battery box mounted right behind the passenger seat,no cuttoff.They aint looking that hard and following the rulebook to the letter esp at a big event when theyre overwhelmed with cars.









[Modified by D-Man, 11:01 PM 1/7/2003]

 

when you run heads up the techs look at your car with a lot mroe scrutiny.

 

mostly it opens the doors for competing racers to disqualify you.

 

very true.

 

I have the same problem... hence the stock volume fuel cell in the trunk. You can only push/pull so much fuel through a 3/16" oriface! Oh well; it's not incredibly likely I would make many of the nhra events, I'll just stick to my little local series (OVIS)

Grant


[Modified by GrantBaker, 12:31 AM 1/8/2003]

 

whats the minium wieght for this class, I mean my hf crx with me in it doesnt even wiegh 2200 and thats full interior.(crx full interior haha)

 

Minimum weight ( including driver's weight ) with one power adder is 2300lbs.
With two power adders is 2400lbs ( dirver's weight included ).


[Modified by slowcivic, 11:30 AM 1/8/2003]

 

Thats not too bad, I thought it would be higher. Since you have to have all your interior most stock hondas wieght up the upper 2500s or so. I guess it pays to roll an old dirty crx, haha.

 

I like the new class, it is the only hope I have of ever being competitive or at least comparable. Levels the field for the guys on a budget. Some of us don't have Python's money if you know what I mean.

 

The only problem is there are already people building cars specifically for this class! I'll be interested to see what shows up...

Grant

 

What shows up will simply be cars that are meant to be driven on the Street. No supprises here!

 

I dont know if anyone saw this, but IDRC is going to have a similar series, pro/am FWD and also pro-am RWD/AWD.

 

The 8.90's the pro class are pulling down is a little discouraging to a guy like me. At least the street class will reign things in a little, so we stil FEEL like we COULD compete.

Sometimes if we have hope for winning it keeps us motivated. I think that it will help the industry across the board. Sort of a keep in touch with the little guy class. Something we can all relate and aspire to. Know what I mean?

There will be cars pushing the limits of the class as always, but that keeps it interesting.

I hope to hear and (who know's) maybe see some of you guys out there!