boomn29 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Just curious, seems quite a few spec series have started the last few years and all seem to be doing quite well. Anything else in the works perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weed Wacker Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) You know what would be cool to see? Spec Camry!! Lol seeing a wild pack of cheap V6 family sedans wailing down the back straight of autobahn...... Edited January 8, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getfast Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Spec Copcar, or Spec Yaris (those little egg shaped Toyota things.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomn29 Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 You know what would be cool to see? Spec Camry!! Lol seeing a wild pack of cheap V6 family sedans wailing down the back straight of autobahn...... Not sure we'd classify those as wailing... But the V6's aren't shabby really. They'd have to do something for the 4 bangers though; probably a lower min weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce L. Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 this was just posted today ... viewtopic.php?f=42&t=25632 but it's a miata ... bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Roberts Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 i like that spec copcar.Would be very cool.How bout spec smart car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edison_GTI Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Spec Copcar, or Spec Yaris (those little egg shaped Toyota things.) Spec Yaris would be kinda cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRINGER Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 i like that spec copcar.Would be very cool.How bout spec smart car Spec Smartcar....would you put the roll cage on the inside or outside of that car? Now that's an interesting question LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSCoupe Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I like the idea of Honda Insight's or Toyota Prius' with a spec motor. Like a rear mounted SB Chevy. That might send a confusing message though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling Doc Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hmmm. I like the small block idea, but in a better platform... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambrouillard Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I'd like to see a spec formula car that didn't cost a fortune or wasn't based on 1950's technology. Yeah, I know, keep dreaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getfast Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Just curious, seems quite a few spec series have started the last few years and all seem to be doing quite well. Anything else in the works perhaps? Have you heard about Spec3 yet? It's like Spec E30, but for E36-chassis 325i/is cars. Specifically the '93-'95 (2.5L w/VANOS) models, so '92 325s and later 328s aren't (yet) legal. The class rules are being finalized and will be online soon, check http://www.spec3racing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_venturini Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 theres a new spec M3 class starting here. http://www.specm3.com/ but honestly I dont see a point to any new classes since there is a 944 spec class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Roberts Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 SPEC SMARTCAR GUYS COMON rollcage on the outside.Cant race with high winds though might have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfish Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'd like to see a spec formula car that didn't cost a fortune or wasn't based on 1950's technology. Yeah, I know, keep dreaming. Spec Arial Atom? Add a cage, spec the tires and pads. There is a spec Boxter growing out there too although I haven't seen them on track yet (that I know of). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Spec Boxster is a PCA class, though there is little reason they couldn't run with NASA as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obzezzed350 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 +3 for Spec Smart Car!!! anyone seen one on the track yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getfast Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Not on track, but we had one at an autocross a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 there was one that did One Lap of America last year - needs more powah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfish Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 With cost of fuel how about a spec biodiesel car using MB diesels? Then I would convert my truck too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRINGER Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Not on track, but we had one at an autocross a few months ago. And he hit cones too. I will never forget the radio chatter..."how does something that small hit a cone?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBR Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 ... how about a spec biodiesel ? Then I would convert my truck too Now your onto something. I can run my tow vehicle... 410HP, 815 lb/ft torque at the RW... Unfortunately adding a roll cage would put me over 7500 lbs... Seriously, though, there may be something to the smart car idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpnwiz Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I've always liked the Z-cars myself - I think a spec 350Z series would be a LOT of fun. But Mazda has such a great contingency program and racer support, if there was a spec RX8 series I would probably build a car for that. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACER-X Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 How about a showroom stock series? Everything stock except tires and safety equipment. Stock suspension, bushings, springs, etc. Minimal gutting. No wings, splitters or spoilers. Dyno sheet required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBell Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 +1 SPEC YARIS Smart cars are way too slow. Spec Yaris: Sealed motor and trans: 106 base HP + intake/exhaust + Spec ECU flash? Spec coilover/bar package 2100lb maybe less, with driver. All brand new Toyota parts so your car stays together $15k race ready. If you build it they will come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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