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[Ichi-Go]

I dont understand why SM is a higher class that DSP (or is it) but then people with 240's say they are more competitive in SM than DSP.

I want to be competitive but I have mods that put me in DSP or SM which one should I choose to shoot for.

Thanks.

[:: orion ::]

Unless you've recently turbo'd your car...stick to DSP.

SM here in North FL is NOT terribly competitive (as compared to the Nattional level)...but there are soem fast cars in SM 'round here, and you'll need turbo power to compete.

DSP is a good class for you.

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BTW, there is a St Augustine event on the 28th, and Gainesville on Feb 5th...FYI.

I'll be at both.

- Brian

[91rs13]

I dont understand why SM is a higher class that DSP (or is it) but then people with 240's say they are more competitive in SM than DSP.

I want to be competitive but I have mods that put me in DSP or SM which one should I choose to shoot for.

Thanks.

Solo2 rules can be found here http://www.scca.com/Solo/Index...0|070&~=

In short--SM allows Engine Swaps ( SR's,CA's, RB's) --DSP does not--in fact you are quite limited in the engine dept in DSP.

Street touring may be what you are thinking of when comparing to DSP. Both allow suspension mods--ST is closer to what many cars are like on the streets today. DSP allows R tires, ST has to have a harder tire ( one you could run on the street and not wear out in a few thousand miles)

[hannibal]

Ive read though the Solo 2 rules before, and I'm just looking for clarification relating to 240s. Here's my undersatanding of the mods permitted in the entry level classes.

Stock - brake pads, tiresThis class is for STOCK cars. You can change wear/maintenance items, but thats about it.

Street Touring (STS/STX) - suspension (shocks, springs, coilovers, swaybars), brakes (rotors, pads, lines), intakeThis class is for lightly modified cars. Most NICO members would fall in this category.

Street Prepared (SP) - engine mgmt, wheels/tires, exhaust, LSDThis class is for more highly modified cars. You can use clutch type LSDs, any size wheels/tires, and piggybacks/tuned ECUs.

Street Modified (SM) - KA-T and swaps, brakes (calipers, etc)This class is for turbocharged cars and cars with Q45/Z32 brakes.

Does this sound correct? And whats the DSP class?

[91rs13]

And whats the DSP class?

Without looking at a rule book --you have the basics of the classes.

One Difference Street Touring does not allow "R" compound tires. All the others ( except ST, STX, STU) do.

DSP = D Street Prepared

[ZL-Auto]

i think my car falls in SM2, sr20, cage, coil overs, seats, brakes, fenders, etc... i read those rules... hope there are no vettes with big engine work done... they fall in the same class

[crackler]

Stock, you can replace dampers, brake pads, front roll bar, and I believe front roll bar bushings. Springs put you in STS/STX, depending on other mods made, the only LSD allowed in STS is VSLD, I believe all other diffs put you in STX. I believe STX allows Piggy back fuel managment ex. Apex'i SuperAFCII, I would Strongly reomend double checking that, I heard that second hand.