Some people prefer stock class becuause with most cars these days, things
arent falling off the car every weekend if you race it. So even if you are
racing in stock just do regular maintenance and its fine. So what if they
arent as competitive in their "stock" car as they were 3 years ago - like you
said, you dont really need trophies to have fun - maybe cost is an issue and
aftermarket parts to improve your car arent where funds need to go. What is
it that if it broke or wore out that'd be so good to replace it with
aftermarket to bump into SP? Nothing i can think of. Besides, keeping it
stock will usually be more competitive if you dont plan on dropping alot of
money into it. A well sorted out SP car, and the ones that go to nationals -
may or may not really be streetable... or just not driven on the street at
all (if ever). I've seen alot of CRX's trailered in that run CSP and wont
ever see a public highway. i can understand having a "stock" class
autocrosser was also my only car and daily driver and keeping things like
ride quality and comfort, time, hassle and money - things you give up when
you build a competitive SP car. I run in sp but my car isnt mod'd to the
limit - but i did what i did for the car for the street before i started
autocrossing, and i'm very happy with my "street" setup, which also does
quite nicely for weekend warrior'ing.
-Ryan 92 Saturn SC/DSP
http://www.saturnperformance.com/profiles/view.asp?id=Ryan92SC
In a message dated 11/4/00 12:26:16 PM Eastern Standard Time,
owner-ax-digest@autox.team.net writes:
<< Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 06:12:24 -0600
From: "Charles R. Schultz" <n2pua4@peoplepc.com>
Subject: Re: Stock Classing (was: Marque Clubs)
First, you'll always have a class to run in. You just may not like the
competition. ;^)
I don't understand the determination of folks to stay in stock category
no matter what. It seems that you could have a much more fun and easier
car to drive in many cases if you are willing to run street prepared.
What's wrong with using a wider wheel, and being able to change either
or both sway bars, and maybe installing an aftermarket ignition, etc?
The people who don't want to improve their cars should be going to car
shows, anyway, instead of autocrossing. Drain all the fluids, polish it
up, push it on and off the trailer, and polish some more. Don't forget
the sign that says, "If you aren't naked, don't touch the car!"
Whoopee!
If the issue is cost, you're not going to be competitive any cheaper
with an old stock car than with an old SP car. Aftermarket parts are
often cheaper than factory replacements.
If you're really cheap, rent a car for the weekend. I've seen it done
with at least two different cars by one fellow who says, "Hey, I'm not
burning my tires and brakes. I'm having a ball." He'll probably be
back with a different type of car the next event.
You don't really need trophies to have fun. Just pick out somebody
you're close to and try to improve compared to them. If you move past
somebody, pick out another target. Guys who get trophies every weekend
often get sick of cartin' 'em home after a while, anyway.
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