Ewheels
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@Scootsmcgreggor @PaddyPrix there is a S197 guy on TMO who says he fits 4 wheels in the car with a roll bar and no passenger seat. Patrick, I think Frank has done this too. I haven't tried it yet myself but if I can fit 4 wheels, jack, stands, basic tools in the car with roll bar, then I will for sure get rid of the trailer hitch and save myself 36 lbs.
I think it'll be one in the trunk and maybe 3 in the passenger seat area...or possibly one between the down bars and then two in the passenger seat area.
I'm not familiar with SCCA rules but at least in NASA TT, there's no penalty for width of tire so I would use the widest you can fit.
The latest tire rules for NASA allow you to drop more weight (or add more power) if you use less-grippy tires. So an A7 would mean your car is the heaviest and a 300tw tire means you can shed several hundred pounds. That balance is up to you (though typically, A7 is the fastest choice if they are in your budget.)
I think it'll be one in the trunk and maybe 3 in the passenger seat area...or possibly one between the down bars and then two in the passenger seat area.
Both, lol.Can anyone chime in on if its better to shed weight or go wider and stickier on tire? I think if I stay TT3 and go to 305 (200tw) at my current weight I am fine, but if I go full sticky race tire I would have to add a little weight or tune a little power out.
I'm not familiar with SCCA rules but at least in NASA TT, there's no penalty for width of tire so I would use the widest you can fit.
The latest tire rules for NASA allow you to drop more weight (or add more power) if you use less-grippy tires. So an A7 would mean your car is the heaviest and a 300tw tire means you can shed several hundred pounds. That balance is up to you (though typically, A7 is the fastest choice if they are in your budget.)
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