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Grassroots Motorsports - '99 Sport vs NC vs Solstice
Looks like the '99 Sport won!
Of course, the NC and the Solstice don't have 7 years of development behind them, either. Still, it looks like C Stock is going to be an interesting class next season!
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Nice.
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague longing for something salty" - Peter Egan
Wow.... sounds like the unprepared Solstice was only .2 sec behind the fully prepped 99' Miata. Could this be the '99s last year of dominance?
While it's true that the Solstice and NC indeed had only alignment and tires (no front bar or shocks), you have to realize that alignment and proper tires are going to make the largest chunk of time in preparing a Stock class car. Don't forget that one of the fastest '99s in the country (Kyung and Michael Wooton's car) uses a stock front bar and revalved factory Bilsteins.
That said, I think it's going to be a very tight race, once the other cars are fully developed. The NC probably has the most to gain from a bar and shocks (to combat it's softly sprung, long travel suspension), while the Solstice will probably benefit the most from proper optioning (buying a base model with no a/c and nothing but an LSD), an ultralight exhaust, wheels, and judicious tire choice - while they ran the NC on 245/45-17 (a full 40mm wider than stock), they were conservative and ran the Solstice only on stock-sized tires (245/40-18s). There is room for more rubber under there.
Either way, it's going to be a fun season. I think when the dust settles though, the Solstice is going to end up on top for the next few years.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
So are you giving thought to switching cars for '07?Originally Posted by altiain
I'm thinking one of these for '07!
I saw a blue hardtop on the way to work this morning. Sure was purdy!I'm thinking one of these for '07!
Yeah, but probably not to a Solstice. While I like the looks of it, the ridiculously complicated top - and my natural distrust of GM - would keep me out of one. Besides, I could pick up a low-mileage used S2000 and play in A Stock for less than the cost of a new Solstice... and the tire budget would even be cheaper!
Truth is, '06 will probably be my last season in C Stock even if the '99 Sport comes out on top. This will be my 5th full season with the '99 in Stock (or in near-stock trim), and life is too short. It's time to move onto something else. Whether that's converting my car to CSP or perhaps STX2 (if it is proposed for the '07 season), a BSP MSM (hmm...), an A Stock S2000, or something else entirely (BSP Evo?
) remains to be seen.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Why don't you just take your toys and go home now!
Because I'm looking forward to humiliating you some more this season before moving on?Why don't you just take your toys and go home now!
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Is the weather nice in your little dream world??Because I'm looking forward to humiliating you some more this season before moving on?
Oh?
Is it time for some friendly wagering?
Daily Driver: 2013 Club edition in Pearl White Mica
Lightness? What's that? I drive a PRHT!
Looks like POS Racing could use a co-driver...
ummm I mean the Yellow 07'. I have been beaten by you know who
when I drove the black car.
You guys are so funny poking fun at each other.
Aw now ya tell me!
Can I get a refund?
Put some V710s on the car and you won't have a problem.Aw now ya tell me!
Can I get a refund?
V710s won't tighten the loose nut behind the wheel!
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
I'll give ya two fity for it!Aw now ya tell me!
Can I get a refund?
Best lap times posted here opn the Solstice forum:
Wow... the NC is a slug by comparison. More than 6/10ths off the Solstice's pace, and almost a full second behind the '99 Sport. Looks like my opinion of the NC (better street car than the NB, but too fat and soft to compete Stock-for-Stock) was spot on.99 Miata Sport (National Level car) 39.363 (225/45/15 Hoosier A3S05)
06 Solstice 39.578 (245/40/18 Hoosier A3S05)
06 MX-5 40.214 (225/45/17 Hoosier A3S05)
Last edited by altiain; 12-20-2005 at 11:51 AM.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Mabye there will be a fully prepared C-stock 99 sport for sale somtime?
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague longing for something salty" - Peter Egan
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