There is a reason why its the FASTEST growing
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Originally Posted by
Jnovak
FB has been the fastest growing open wheel class in the club for some time. The rules are still the same as when the class started and any changes will be very minor simply to control the escalation of costs. If you are in favor of higher costs then do FA.
Be honest Jay, are we really talking about cost escalation here or is this more about slowing the cars down for safety reasons or both.
Go ahead slap a restrictor in it and choke it down to 167 HP. Lets see if it takes some of the sizzle away from the class.....just saying.
So what is the right HP number
I'm just curious Jay what you think is the right HP number?
I'm sure there are many in this class that didn't get into it to go slower (or maybe there are). If there are some of you that would like to go slower I'd like to see a show of hands.
The 07/08 Suzuki makes roughly 182-185 HP on the dyno, why not make that our bench mark?
Or is this HP too high because some of the newer cars are getting faster because of weight, mech. grip, down force, less drag, all of the above?
Slow the cars down or else
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Originally Posted by
Mike B
Like Wren said, but nobody seems to believe, the restrictor rule is already in the GCR.
I'm aware of the restrictor rule and I know it has been in place from the original crafting of the rules.
I feel this thread is less about engine cost containment and more about slowing the cars down or we will get stuck in with FA. Something tells me this is nothing but a scare tactic but that's just my opinion and I'll bet there are others that agree with me.
So the way I see it the SCCA is concerned that the FB is going too fast for a "TUBE FRAME" chassis. If this is the case why do they allow DSR to continue at the speeds they are going? Ok so they have a full body around them and possibly that helps in an impact but have any of you looked at a DSR up close. They have less frame than we do and have a 100lb lower weight limit. Some are even converted FF and FC.
So folks it looks as though we are going too fast. How do we slow the cars down, shave off 5HP. Upside here is that the engines MIGHT last a bit longer.
Downside in my opinion- those of you that are thinking of switching to the Kawasaki power may find that you are at a slight disadvantage. The Kawasaki is HEAVIER and as of yet won't accept a wet sump pan. Yes it is heavier contrary to what others have said.
So guys don't sell off your Suzuki just yet until this restrictor business is settled.