So the newby that comes out to play with his bone stock RX7 is told he
can't run as stock because he hasn't added a restrictor plate?
Woody Hair
Isley, Jason C. wrote:
>
> How about instead of moving cars we make some changes....... A
> restricter plate on the RX7 could get the job done..... SCCA uses weight and
> restricter plates to balance cars in World challenge. While I don't like the
> idea of trying to put 100lbs of lead in a street car. A restricter plate
> would be low in cost, and could help balance things out...... Or restrict
> the turbo cars to running stock mufflers, as the removal of the muffler on a
> RX7 seems to help increase the power substantially.
> I don't like the idea of increasing cost of this sport in any way,
> so "trunk kits" would be the wrong direction. Small changes like muffler
> restrictions and or restricter plates would add little or no cost.
> I have come to realize after reading many emails, that we have a
> strong SS class. However I still feel it is a little stronger on one side. I
> do like to see more than one car in a class. How fun would NASCAR be if all
> there were was those lame as* Ford's (just kidding).
> Would any of the RX7 drivers out there be open to restrictions to
> help even the playing field?
>
> Jason Isley
> jisley@cell1.com
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