Original Title:
SCCA Solo Classing/Rules are a bit fuzzy...
Original Post:
Been researching SCCA Solo Rules, Street Modified, to see if I can prep my '60 VW bug ragtop (sunroof) to be somewhat competitive. Looks like it would naturally be placed in SM as it sits (slow and handles like, well, a Volkswagen
)
I'm trying to figure out these rules:
"Suspension components are unrestricted as long as they use the
original attachment points. For the purposes of this rule, “suspen-
sion” is defined as any item that is designed to move when a wheel
is deflected vertically. This includes shocks and struts, control arms,
steering knuckles, uprights, etc., but not tie rods, steering racks, and
subframes. In addition, shock absorber/strut upper mounts are to be
considered suspension components."
I have a 4" narrowed front beam, which maintains the stock-height shock mounts, and attaches to the frame via the stock frame head and bolts.
Would that fit within "unrestricted as long as they use the original attachment points"???
I also have dropped spindles - the spindle is moved up 2.5", but all other steering/link pink/king pin geometry is the same. I'm thinking that also does not break this rule???
"Drivetrain and related components (induction, ignition, fuel systems,
etc.) are unrestricted except for the following limitations:
Engine block must be a production unit manufactured and badged
the same as the original standard or optional engine for that model."
Considering my car came with a 36hp, 1100+cc engine, and the 2110cc engine that I'd like to install uses a factory VW 1600 block, am I good??? Also, the stock carburetor was a 26 or 28mm throat, the new engine will have dual 44mm Weber IDFs - that's 4x44mm, am I good???
"Brakes, including calipers, caliper mounts, disks, drums, lines, backing
plates, pedals, boosters, master cylinders, handles, ABS systems,
proportioning valves, etc. are unrestricted."
I have 4-wheel discs with a dual circuit master, rather than 4-wheel drums with a single circuit master, am I good???
Eh, just read weight requirements:
RWD: 1800 lbs + 200 lbs per liter
Engine behind driver: +25 lbs per liter
Tire width 275mm or less (all): -200 lbs
Based on that, I'm looking at 1800 lbs, plus 2x200 lbs (2110cc), + 2x25 lbs, -200 (biggest I'll be able to fit is a 245/35x17 with 3" wider fiberglass fenders.
That puts me at 1800+400+50-200 = 2050 lbs. The car's about 1700 right now with all the interior, all steel, all sound deadening, etc, and would likely be under 1500 prepared. I'm out.
And the WRX is out too because of the lightened flywheel and catless downpipe. Guess I'm screwed all around. I'll run in Novice next year in the WRX and figure out what to do next.
Anyone wanna buy a fully-restored '60 ragtop bug???