>I'll be running a SR20DET roadster in SM2 SCCA auto-x at some local events,
>mostly just for fun. Have to flare out the rear fenders first
>to get more tire under the car.
>Right now I'm running 125 karts or an MR2 in CSP.
>
>SM2 is a wild class for people who LIKE to build cars,
>I don't think a roadster can really compete on the divisional or national
>auto-x level
>in SM2, as there are many superb handling cars with LOTS more power in SM2.
>However, it's the only class you can auto-x an SR20DET roadster except E
>mod ??
>Another BIG BOY class with unlimited mods and huge HP.
>
>However, for those of us who just like driving the roadsters,
>just get it out there and do it..............
>
>John Atchison
>Idaho Falls
>69 2000
>67.5 SR20DET
>various parts cars and/or future projects
>
>At 09:08 AM 6/29/04 -0400, Brian Hollands wrote:
>>A good 2000 will spank a 914 on at an autocross. In fact, SCCA just
>>published a proposal for member content to move the 914's (1.7, 1.8, &
>>2.0) down from CSP to DSP. FWIW, neither car is competitive in stock
>>trim. The only advantage the 914 has is that it's suspension is much
>>more compliant over bumpy stuff. The fact remains that the 2L Roadsters
>>are much faster than any of their contemporaries, especially with the
>>solex's.
>>Interesting that it's brought up though as SCCA has a class called
>>Street Modified (SM2 actually) that I'd love to build a car for. It's a
>>very radical class that allows same make engine swaps among other
>>expensive things. The two thought's I've had for the class are either
>>an SR20DET powered Roadster (or a 510) or a 914 with a supercharged
>>3.0SC engine.
>>Either would be fun... Well, until you had to pay for tires.
>>
>>Brian '69 2000
>>Tampa, FL
>>web.Tampabay.rr.com/oilleak
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