Chuck, I couldn't agree more! I guess I don't understand why everyone is wanting to reinvent the class at this point. Some of the ideas are very worthwhile (starter options, thermostat, etc.) but I don't understand the engine, gearbox, shocks, springs, etc.
Chris R. - Not to pick on you (too much!), but you are trying to spearhead a lot of pretty major changes to the class... How long have you had an F500? How many races have you done in an F500 prepared to current rules? I understand your Karting experience, but I for one (and many others) don't want to rebuild my car to stay competitive. If this happens, I'm out. I'm sure I am not the only one. Phil -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Reinhardt Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 6:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [F500] Write the Shock Rule That's a great selling point, but who's buying the 14 cars in the classifieds? It "was" a ingenious concept for the time, but it's dated. I think that's the point. It's not about tailoring it to anyones liking, it's bringing the class into the 1990's at least!!! I dread a very long string of emails....... CR "McAbee, Chuck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It has always amazed me how the newcomers to a class, any class in SCCA, always want to reinvent the class to their liking (so it will be 'easier' for them to win - since they have 'expertise' in the changes they want). The hallmarks of F440/F500, since 1984 at least, have been - 2 stroke, water cooled 440/500cc engine CVT Transmission Suspension medium = Elastomer 1" thick x 2" diameter 10 inch wheels 80" maximum wheelbase 55" maximum width The basic concepts of the class have worked well for the past 22 years and I don't see any compelling reason for those hallmarks to be changed at this time. F500 is not 'just another Formula class' at present and if it were to become 'just another Formula class' it would become totally invisible in the plethora of the other Formula classes. F500 is what it is! The biggest bang for the buck in SCCA racing! Chuck McAbee SEDIV #16 ----------------------------------------- This email transmission and any accompanying attachments may contain CSX privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the intended addressee. Any dissemination, distribution, copying or action taken in reliance on the contents of this email by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please immediately delete it and notify sender at the above CSX email address. Sender and CSX accept no liability for any damage caused directly or indirectly by receipt of this email. --------------------------------- Get your email and see which of your friends are online - Right on the new Yahoo.com ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
