I agree with your conclusion; I don't agree that it's a problem. All it really
amounts to is that there'll be some class shuffling to be done. That's why I
suggested grandfathering such a rule in, so that new models are classed without
the mods and can find their own level.
Personally I do consider shocks a wear item (certainly compared to sway bars!)
and think it's cheaper to allow them, but I'd go with a majority opinion. On
the other side, I think exhaust systems are well-enough made these days that we
could eliminate that allowance.
And of course I stand firmly on my soapbox that a myriad of ills would be cured,
and very little damage, by obsoleting cars older than 7 years or so from stock
classes. Before you dismiss the idea out of hand, think about the ramifications
a bit, along with how often people change cars in Stock, and how often the cars
they select are simply the ones that are considered competitive.
KeS
> I have thought about this a few times, however I have come to this conclusion:
>
> If you don't allow aftermarket shocks and a front bar, a ton of
> competitive cars
> become extinct. The cream REALLY rises to the top at that point.
> Then the best
> set up cars from the factory are overdogs. Yes, some of those cars are at the
> top now but really look at the hot set-ups for some of the contenders and I
> think you will find that almost all the classes would have one car
> that was head
> and shoulders above the others.
>
> I think the RX-7 would destroy the Vettes with no shocks
> I think the 968 would dominate with the M030
> The Type R walks from the DSM's with no shocks
> The 1LE destroys the Cobra's (which are winning now)
>
> Just a couple of examples but a great debate so far!
>
> AB
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