2003 SCCA stock classification changes / updates
10-30-2002, 12:59 PM
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2003 SCCA stock classification changes / updates
SAC recommendations to leave the MINI Cooper in HS and the BMW 330Ci in DS. The SEB also approved the SAC recommendation of reclassification of the MINI Cooper S from DS to GS, effective 1/1/2003. After considering member input and
SAC recommendations, the SEB has selected the following actions regarding class SS, AS, and BS, and is recommending them to the BOD, effective 1/1/2003:
1. Leave in SS: Mazda RX-7 Turbo ('93+)
2. Move from SS to AS: BMW M Coupe and Roadster ('01+), BMW M3 (E46), and Mercedes SLK32 AMG, and Porsche Boxster S
3. Move from AS to BS: BMW M Coupe and Roadster ('96-'00)
These changes are recommended in conjunction with the new classification of the Nissan 350Z in BS, as shown in the Tech Bulletins elsewhere herein.
SS - Dodge Viper SRT-10
BS - Nissan 350Z
DS - MazdaSpeed Protégé
DS - Chrysler Neon SRT-4
GS - Audi V8 Quattro (change existing GS listing to "Audi V8 Quattro, A8")
2) Stock: The Mazda Miata Club Sport is considered an option package and is covered by the existing Mazda Miata listing in CS.
3) Stock: The VW GTI 337 edition is considered an option package and is covered by the existing VW GTI listing in GS.
4) Stock: The FS listing "Audi 200 V8" is erroneous and is being removed.
5) Stock: The MINI Cooper S is reclassified from DS to GS, effective 1/1/2003.
http://www.scca.org/news/fastrack/02-12.pdf
SAC recommendations, the SEB has selected the following actions regarding class SS, AS, and BS, and is recommending them to the BOD, effective 1/1/2003:
1. Leave in SS: Mazda RX-7 Turbo ('93+)
2. Move from SS to AS: BMW M Coupe and Roadster ('01+), BMW M3 (E46), and Mercedes SLK32 AMG, and Porsche Boxster S
3. Move from AS to BS: BMW M Coupe and Roadster ('96-'00)
These changes are recommended in conjunction with the new classification of the Nissan 350Z in BS, as shown in the Tech Bulletins elsewhere herein.
SS - Dodge Viper SRT-10
BS - Nissan 350Z
DS - MazdaSpeed Protégé
DS - Chrysler Neon SRT-4
GS - Audi V8 Quattro (change existing GS listing to "Audi V8 Quattro, A8")
2) Stock: The Mazda Miata Club Sport is considered an option package and is covered by the existing Mazda Miata listing in CS.
3) Stock: The VW GTI 337 edition is considered an option package and is covered by the existing VW GTI listing in GS.
4) Stock: The FS listing "Audi 200 V8" is erroneous and is being removed.
5) Stock: The MINI Cooper S is reclassified from DS to GS, effective 1/1/2003.
http://www.scca.org/news/fastrack/02-12.pdf
10-31-2002, 05:04 AM
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I'm not farmiliar with the regulations. the Z is BS what does that stand for? What mods are required or not allowed. Also what other cars are in the BS category??
10-31-2002, 06:10 AM
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In Solo II Stock series, you are allowed the following:
Exhaust, but not headers
Intake
Accessories that don't affect performance
OEM seats
OEM drivetrain
OEM wheels
any DOT approved tire
OEM springs
any shock absorbers that don't require refitting
Roll cage / harness
Stock rear sway bar
Any front sway bar
Brake lines
Steering wheel
OEM ignition specifications
Exhaust, but not headers
Intake
Accessories that don't affect performance
OEM seats
OEM drivetrain
OEM wheels
any DOT approved tire
OEM springs
any shock absorbers that don't require refitting
Roll cage / harness
Stock rear sway bar
Any front sway bar
Brake lines
Steering wheel
OEM ignition specifications
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10-31-2002, 06:32 AM
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I'm interested...thanks Hedonist! 
That's a tough class...S2k and E36 M3...should be fun.
Hey man, check out Honda-tech Type R section for some sweet pics of my R and Z together.
That's a tough class...S2k and E36 M3...should be fun.Hey man, check out Honda-tech Type R section for some sweet pics of my R and Z together.
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10-31-2002, 10:23 AM
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Yah, but you beat me to the road course! I heard VIR was a blast (from about 10 people). The guy who bought my R actually had it there doing it up right.
I heard VIR was a blast (from about 10 people). The guy who bought my R actually had it there doing it up right.
10-31-2002, 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by Hedonist
In Solo II Stock series, you are allowed the following:
Exhaust, but not headers
Intake
Accessories that don't affect performance
OEM seats
OEM drivetrain
OEM wheels
any DOT approved tire
OEM springs
any shock absorbers that don't require refitting
Roll cage / harness
Stock rear sway bar
Any front sway bar
Brake lines
Steering wheel
OEM ignition specifications
In Solo II Stock series, you are allowed the following:
Exhaust, but not headers
Intake
Accessories that don't affect performance
OEM seats
OEM drivetrain
OEM wheels
any DOT approved tire
OEM springs
any shock absorbers that don't require refitting
Roll cage / harness
Stock rear sway bar
Any front sway bar
Brake lines
Steering wheel
OEM ignition specifications
It is easier to say what you can do in a stock class:
*Any air filter with no mod to the stock air box
*Any cat-back exhaust (stock cats must stay)
*Any DOT approved tire
*Any wheel of the exact diameter, width but offset within +/- 0.25 inch
*Any shock that attaches to the stock mounting points
*Any safety equipment (extinguisher, roll bar, harness)
*Any front swaybar
*Any brake pads
*Any fluids (brake, tranny oil, diff oil) but only pump gasoline
*Any accessory that would be classified as comfort and convienence such as radios, mirrors, lights (but no shift lights unless stock on the vehicle...lucky Z owners have one), etc so long as the item does not effect performance (ie, aftermarket pedals are illegal).
You cannot:
*Have an aftermarket intake
*Use metal or braided brake lines unless your car was made before 1992
*Change the steering wheel
Hope that helps...
10-31-2002, 05:27 PM
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Originally posted by J Ritt
I'm interested...thanks Hedonist! That's a tough class...S2k and E36 M3...should be fun.
I'm interested...thanks Hedonist!
That's a tough class...S2k and E36 M3...should be fun.
A real dark horse that I think has the potential to dominate BS starting next year is the '96-'00 BMW M Coupe. There was a nationally competitive driver who fielded a 2.8 liter Z3 Coupe a couple of years back and did very well against the same group of cars that is currently in BS. The M Coupe has 47 more hp and 30 more lb/ft of torque than the old 2.8 Z3 Coupes.
10-31-2002, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by Hang On
Actually, to add to that the shocks cannot be more than a *double* adjustable.
Actually, to add to that the shocks cannot be more than a *double* adjustable.
10-31-2002, 09:40 PM
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Originally posted by negcamber
Out of curiosity, who makes a shock that is adjustable for more than jounce and rebound?
Out of curiosity, who makes a shock that is adjustable for more than jounce and rebound?
I seem to recall that the M-coupe that showed up at nationals in '00 was on triple adjustable JRZ's.
11-01-2002, 09:35 AM
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Originally posted by Hedonist
Anyone want to speculate as to how much these Motons and JRZs are going to cost?
Anyone want to speculate as to how much these Motons and JRZs are going to cost?
JRZ's are similarly priced, IIRC. I know of someone who had single-adjustable JRZ's on his S2000 and I think they weren't all that expensive, maybe somewhere in the $2000 range?
A cheaper alternative would be to get a regular Koni yellow revalved. Koni NA in Kentucky charges ~$100 per shock (doesn't include the little stuff like parts, oil, etc). ProParts (aka Tripoint) in SoCal is a little more expensive, about $125 the last time I checked. Not sure about Truechoice, but I suspect their pricing is similar.
I'm trying to remember the pricing for DA Koni yellows. Maybe $1000-1200 for all 4? BTW, that doesn't include the shock itself, which you have to provide.
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Originally posted by Pork Chop
I'm trying to remember the pricing for DA Koni yellows. Maybe $1000-1200 for all 4? BTW, that doesn't include the shock itself, which you have to provide.
I'm trying to remember the pricing for DA Koni yellows. Maybe $1000-1200 for all 4? BTW, that doesn't include the shock itself, which you have to provide.