Solo-II anyone?

[Fin]

Just curious to see who participates in SCCA's Solo-II racing. What class do you run in & what mods do you have? Also, how do your times compare to other cars (and what else is usually in your class)? I went out to my first Solo-II event yesterday, just watched for a few minutes though. I'm interested in getting out & seeing how I fare. Any input would be appreciated.

[V6Bob]

"Any input would be appreciated"

Just go do it. Don't worry about class (but hold off on any new mods until you check the rulebook). Don't worry about doing well.

There are cars and competition that will be very tough. You could drive yourself nuts thinking about how to deal with them, with not enough knowledge. Do it and the knowledge will come much faster.

[Fin]

I'm not worried about how well I'll do, I was just curious as to what usually gets classed w/V6 F-bodies that don't have alot of suspension work performed on them. I also want to get out there on something other than these stock Goodyear's ;)

[Dominic]

I agree, I refuse to AutoX on Goodyear GAs - these things are the worst tires on the planet!

They have a lot of AutoX down here at Bronson field on the last sunday of every month - I meant to go someday but now I'm going to California.

[V6Bob]

"I was just curious as to what usually gets classed w/V6 F-bodies that don't have alot of suspension work performed on them."

So go see :D . You'd be surprised how little suspension work will boot you out of the stock classes. General rules of thumb - tires, shocks, stb, bigger front sway - OK. sfcs, wider or different diameter wheels, rear sway, lcas, Panhard - puts you in modified classes with serious machinery.

"I also want to get out there on something other than these stock Goodyear's"

I still think just getting out there is the big deal, but... Don't go halfway. Get a set of autocross wheels (SLP takeoffs are pretty cheap) and autocross tires.

SCCA Solo II class for V6 fbodies:

GS Acura CL 6-cyl Integra ('90+) NOC Legend
GS RSX (non-S, '02+) Vigor
GS Alfa Romeo 164 non-S (pre '94) 1750, 1750 GTV GTV V6
GS Milano
GS Audi 200 Turbo Quattro 5000 Turbo A4, 4 cyl. Turbo
GS A4, 6 cyl A6 A8 ('95+)
GS Quattro Coupe, Turbo S4 ('92-'94) (100 CS chassis)
GS BMW 2002 (all) 318 tii ('95+) 318is, i (1991)
GS 325E, eta engine
GS Buick Reatta
GS Cadillac Catera
GS Chevrolet Camaro V6 Corvair 4 carb Corvair Turbo
GS Chrysler Cirrus, V6 Conquest Turbo Laser Turbo
GS Neon, (all) Sebring V6
GS Dodge Avenger V6 Conquest Turbo Daytona Turbo NOC
GS Lancer Turbo Neon, (all) Shadow Turbo NOC
GS Shadow V6 Spirit R/T Spirit V6 & Turbo 4 cyl
GS Stealth non-turbo Stratus V6
GS Ford Contour SE V6 Contour SVT Focus SVT
GS Mustang SVO Mustang V6 and 4 cyl. turbo Probe ('89-'92) 4 cyl turbo & V6
GS Probe ('93+) (all) Taurus SHO Tempo V6
GS Thunderbird Turbo ZX2, SR
GS General Motors All FWD models with V6 (all), Quad 4, or 4 cyl turbo engines, NOC
GS Honda Accord V6 CRX Si (all) Civic Si ('86 and '87)
GS Civic Si ('99 and '00) Civic del Sol VTEC Prelude ('92+) NOC
GS Hyundai Tiburon (6-cyl)
GS Infiniti M30
GS Isuzu Impulse Turbo ALL
GS Jaguar X-type ('02+)
GS Lexus ES 250 ES 300 GS 300
GS Lincoln LS V6 Sedans
GS Mazda 323 GT Turbo Sedan 323 GTX awd Turbo MX-6 V6 and 4 cyl. turbo (all)
GS MX-6, 4 cyl ('93+) Protégé MP3
GS Mercedes 190 16v 190, 2.6L 280
GS C230, 190hp
GS Mercury Capri, US, V6 and 4 cyl turbo Cougar V6 Mystique V6
GS Topaz V6
GS Merkur XR4Ti
GS Mitsubishi 3000 GT, non-turbo Eclipse ('00+) Galant V6
GS Galant VR4 Starion Turbo
GS Nissan 200 SX SE V6 200 SX SE-R ('95+) 200 SX Turbo
GS 240 SX (all) 300ZX, non-turbo (pre '90) Altima ('02+)
GS Maxima ('92+) NX 2000 Sentra 2.0L ('01+)
GS Sentra SE-R
GS Peugeot 405 Mi-16
GS Plymouth Acclaim V6 & 4 cyl. turbo Neon (all) Sundance V6 & 4 cyl. turbo
GS Saab 900 V6 ('94+) All Turbos
GS Saturn DOHC models
GS Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS SVX
GS Toyota Camry V6 ('92+) Celica All-Trac Turbo Celica GT ('94+)
GS Celica GT-S ('86-'93) Celica ST ('94+) Supra ('82-85)
GS Supra ('86-'92)
GS VW 1.8T models ('02+) Beetle 1.8 Turbo Golf/Jetta 1.8 Turbo
GS Golf/Jetta 16v Passat (6-cyl, '02+) Passat 1.8 Turbo
GS Scirocco 16v VR6 FWD (all)
GS Volvo Turbo models (all)

My guess is that the hot setup is a Civic Si (a short wheelbase is a big help) and that there are some Neon drivers who will be _very_ good.

[ April 30, 2002: Message edited by: V6Bob ]</p>

[squidd]

Anything major done to your air box will knock you out of GS. Raising it, ram air or a wisper lid will put you in ESP or STX I think.

[Wicked 3800 V6]

Eagle GAs are fine -- they're what I run up front. Don't worry about being on the pace your first few events (or the first year, at that).

GS for all V6's with Cat-back, other small mods
STX (slightly illegal with a tire over 225) will accomodate virtually ANY mods (allows all SP mods afaik)
ESP if someone *****es at you about the tires
SM if you supercharge or add SFCs.

My next event is sunday, STX-N.
-Rob

[GeneralBird01]

if you want too, Im usually pretty good out there, we could meet for a tenn. event if you like

[MustangEater8251]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by V6Bob:

GS Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS SVX
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Watch out for these feckers, even though they are not turboed, they are still a *****, especially when modded.

[rednightrain]

I'm also interested, but I'm in the Finger Lakes region and would race around Rochester, NY. The first race I'm looking to be a part of is in July.

The cars that are in our class though, are preety lame I must say.