BrianGT

not officially though http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif lets see what the stig can doBrianGT2006-11-29 22:48:20

The 2007 PAX numbers are out: Class 2006 2007 Change DM 0.885 0.889 0.004 EM 0.881 0.879 -0.002 This means that for 2006 on a 60 second run in an Dmod car, a 60.683 sec run in an Emod would be equivalent, as opposed to 2006 where a 60.272 run would be equivalent. Also equivalent to a 66.127 second run in a Mini Cooper S in the stock class on R-compound tires http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif Full PAX list: http://scca-chicago.com/solo/indexes/rtp2007.html Excel sheet comparing the 2006 vs 2007 numbers: http://scca-milwaukee.org/Solo/2007/RTP06vs07.xls -- BrianBrianGT2006-11-22 20:15:17

I don't see the point of creating a new class in the hopes to have a class that the "standard" 7 can be competitive in. I think that it would be better to just have the DM rules redefined, and separate from the prepared rules. With any class beyond the stock classes, there will always be possibility of someone building a purpose built autoX car, taking advantage of all of the allowances allowed by the rule set. I don't see how it would be possible to define a rule set that would allow sevens/locosts/caterhams, and not allow a purpose built car. If you truly want a competitive car and don't want to hack up your seven, leave the seven at home, and drive a competitive stock class car. As for tires, if you create a new class and restrict it to DOT legal tires, then the tire choice is quite limited in the smaller sizes. The DOT legal tires like v710s favor large cars with large diameter tires when it comes to sizing. There are no wide v710s (>225 width) that have a diameter less than 24.6". If you allow real slicks, then there are plenty of tires choices out there for the sevens. I don't intend or expect the locost that I am building to ever be competitive in DM on a pax basis/class winning basis, but this won't stop me from building it, autocrossing it and having a good time. -- Brian