I think the major reason for not allowing anything but a factory
Viscous limited slip was to help keep costs down as well as help to keep the
competition pretty even. With many LSD's costing $700+, this is a big
additional investment. It also helps to keeps competition more even since
many of the cars that are legal for STS/STR dont have an aftermarket LSD
available. I dont think there is much of a chance of getting the rule
changed, and I would write a letter against changing it if it was proposed
(even though I would love to have a real limited slip in my SE-R)
John Moore
1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R (STS)
1993 Toyota MR2 NA (CS)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Whitney [SMTP:whit@attglobal.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 9:43 AM
> To: autox@autox.team.net
> Subject: LSD in STR (more questions)
>
> I wasn't reading team.net when the STR/STS rules were formed, so I have
> a "philosophy" question:
>
> Why aren't clutch-pack factory LSD's allowed? Was it an oversight
> (thinking most non-sports car LSDs are viscous), or intentionally to
> keep some cars / types of cars out?
>
> Asking since I *really* wanna play in STR in the BMW next year! :) I
> promise I will come out and help legitimize the class (and increase the
> trophy spots for the good drivers). Think there's any chance of having
> the rule changed? Thanks!
>
> --
> Mike Whitney
> whit@attglobal.net
> No Gum Racing
> http://pws.prserv.net/whitney/nogum.html
>
> 1997 Acura Integra GS-R
> 1989 BMW 325is <-- GS #23 -- Big pile of DSP/STR parts in the garage,
> waiting...
> 1969 MGB Roadster
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