The real question is...
Who is going to makes these changes, updates, to their Solo Vee's? Not
everyone, just a few I believe.
Remember, these changes are not legal for this year, but could be for next
year as they are looking for member comment on them right now.
And I agree with Art, there is no reason they can't join the 21st century.
Gary
At 07:41 AM 2/22/2007, Art wrote:
>What the hell is the MAC thinking on this thing?????????
Obviously John, much differently then you :-).
But seriously, everything that we have recommended, other then the engine
options, will not improve their performance potential to any great degree.
It may help them somewhat but it was done for other reasons and basically to
bring their cars into the 21st century. You can't have parity between any
two or more cars if there is an antique in the mix.
Improvements along the lines of Formula First rules, gives them options for
easier and better maintenance of their cars. And sometimes when they make
their choices, there is a trade off in increased weight for them to ponder.
Quite frankly John, WE already have those things or capabilities on our
cars. Why shouldn't they? Why shouldn't they be able to ditch their "1938
design" components and bring them into our world?
As far as the engine options, I think you need to do some VW engine research
prior to panicking. A "torquey 140 HP" engine? We don't think so and all the
information we have found or people we have talked to, would not support
that figure.
Reread the proposal again. There will be two engine improvement options and
there will be no intermixing of parts of those individual options. They can
choose only one. If they choose the "big bore" kit avenue, they will not be
able to do anything with their carburetion or valve sizes. They will only be
allowed to have the overbore. They still will be restricted to their current
single two barrel carb and valve size. That's a big restriction.
If they choose the other option, they will be able to go with unrestricted
carburetion, an increase in valve size, plus a weight reduction of 25#.
That's really going to make them a killer car.......not!
When was the last time any Solo Vee came really close to a F500 at Nationals
or Tours? Look at the results for the past five or so years. Our job is to
improve that possibility.
They are in the same class as us and the MAC is responsible for keeping
things as level as humanly possible for all cars. We feel that what we have
offered will do that. I'm sure you are all for competition, right John?
Yes, everyone should read the proposal and then....... think about things
and talk to people who know VW engines or FVs before they rush to judgment
:-).
Art
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Well, the SCCA has reviewed the situation with Formula/Solo Vees in FMod and
they are giving the Vee guys much more than I believe they should be
considering. Up to 1900 cc, limited slips, disc brakes, reduced weight, ball
joint adjustable camber front ends and more. I suggest that we all carefully
read the March Fasttrack for more .. it starts on about page 44.
Anyone that knows me knows I'm all in favor of giving the Vees some
incentives, however after looking over the rules changes I can see where the
Solo Vees would be able to handily beat even the Formula Fords.
Imagine unlimited tires and wheels (they already have that), a tourquey 140
hp motor (just my guess on 1900 cc motor output), limited slips, and over
100 lbs lighter than a FF. We really need to evaluate whether these changes
are acceptable to us.
What the hell is the MAC thinking on this thing?????????
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