CShay6 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'm trying to understand what is allowed with the new 2010 rules for a C5Z (2004 Corvette Z06). It still has a 7 point initial assesment, then 13 points for Hoosier A6's with 295 width. This would not be allowed since 20 bumps you a class, correct? With a 275 width A6, you would have 18 points, therefore a legal car and one point to play with. Correct? I just dont see either of these options being cost effective since you now have to be on the factory sway bars and will eat the outer shoulder of an A6. Anyone have other set up suggestions for the C5Z in TTA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 run a +10 tire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obzezzed350 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Seems fair to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CShay6 Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 run a +10 tire I essentially get several sets of A6's for free every year. (My autocross scrubs) I really don’t want to go buy R6's and use the A6's for track days, that's an unfortunate waste. But, that’s probably the only way to make points work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinhardz06 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 With a 275 width A6, you would have 18 points, therefore a legal car and one point to play with. Correct? -4 for 20mm under (unless that changed) 275 A6's should be a 9 pt tire I ran 275's square all of 2009 excluding the last road atlanta event when I ran 295's I may actually try to run the stock sway bars this year at an event, just for kicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L98Terror Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 With a 275 width A6, you would have 18 points, therefore a legal car and one point to play with. Correct? -4 for 20mm under (unless that changed) 275 A6's should be a 9 pt tire I ran 275's square all of 2009 excluding the last road atlanta event when I ran 295's I may actually try to run the stock sway bars this year at an event, just for kicks. Bingo!!! You have 3 points to play with so you can do sway bars if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperkins Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 TTA* should be an eleven point initial for the C5Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinhardz06 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 TTA* should be an eleven point initial for the C5Z. You could really build a nice TTA ringer from a TTB C5 or a Z51 C5, all the best pieces/parts, but I'm too poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperkins Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 You could really build a nice TTA ringer from a TTB C5 or a Z51 C5, all the best pieces/parts, but I'm too poor. Me too. But I'll pretend for a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varkwso Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 TTA* should be an eleven point initial for the C5Z. You could really build a nice TTA ringer from a TTB C5 or a Z51 C5, all the best pieces/parts, but I'm too poor. yes you can I am looking for a unmodded C5 base car to run with 275s in TTB. I have enough parts around to build a good one. Unfortunately, for me, I have a lead on a 3000 mile 2002 ZO6 for $20K (asking here local). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinhardz06 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Unfortunately, for me, I have a lead on a 3000 mile 2002 ZO6 for $20K (asking here local). wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Unfortunately, for me, I have a lead on a 3000 mile 2002 ZO6 for $20K (asking here local). if you pass I bet Laura might be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varkwso Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Unfortunately, for me, I have a lead on a 3000 mile 2002 ZO6 for $20K (asking here local). wow I have Khoi kicking himself (or maybe that is his wife!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L98Terror Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 You can but I would suspect that loop hole will only be around until someone builds one & runs well at nationals with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varkwso Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 You can but I would suspect that loop hole will only be around until someone builds one & runs well at nationals with it. I assume you are talking about a P/TTB C5? A base, unmodded, 6 speed C5 is not that easy to find... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinhardz06 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 You can but I would suspect that loop hole will only be around until someone builds one & runs well at nationals with it. I assume you are talking about a P/TTB C5? A base, unmodded, 6 speed C5 is not that easy to find... there was a salvage one (fixed/running) on CF a few days ago for like $13k, up north. flood car, perfect for a track whore (straight frame) yeah I think Z06 sway bars (or maybe even T1), typical free mods and hoosiers, it would be a pretty awesome B car. you could also do a FRC and put base springs/shocks on it. I have driven a lot of the base C5's I have worked on, but never on a track. wonder how the base FE-1 would do. tempting to do for safety reasons, slow yourself down a little on the straights. the brakes would hold up better just from the drop in velocity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varkwso Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 You can but I would suspect that loop hole will only be around until someone builds one & runs well at nationals with it. I assume you are talking about a P/TTB C5? A base, unmodded, 6 speed C5 is not that easy to find... there was a salvage one (fixed/running) on CF a few days ago for like $13k, up north. flood car, perfect for a track whore (straight frame) yeah I think Z06 sway bars (or maybe even T1), typical free mods and hoosiers, it would be a pretty awesome B car. you could also do a FRC and put base springs/shocks on it. I have driven a lot of the base C5's I have worked on, but never on a track. wonder how the base FE-1 would do. tempting to do for safety reasons, slow yourself down a little on the straights. the brakes would hold up better just from the drop in velocity. You only get 12 points for the C5 base and tires eat most of that up (+11 for a 275 R tire). I am trying for a base coupe to get the right springs and sways right off the bat. Scot's LS1 did not have a lot of velocity drop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinhardz06 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Scot's LS1 did not have a lot of velocity drop.... the headers and straight exhaust, intake, and (cough) cam help a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperkins Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Scott's LS1 did not have a lot of velocity drop.... Yeah, I was only able to get to 143mph at Rd Atl, but I thought was still pretty good with the LS1 and 0.74:1 overdrive. I gave a lot of thought to TTB for 2010, but I decided on TTA for a couple of reasons. A C5 Corvette TTB car would certainly be very competitive right out of the gate. And as Jeff said before, the only real competition would probably be the E46 M3. Looking at last year's participants, I think I would have had a pretty good shot at a TTB championship (barring something catastrophic) in '10 simply based on the other regular car makes in the class from the last few years. But as cool as that would be, ultimately even a chamionship in TTB isn't what I'm after at the moment. The talent of other drivers in TTA has reached an unprecedented level. These guys are really very very talented drivers who regularly spank higher classed cars and short of sounding gay, I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to compete against them. Having those caliber of drivers in very similar cars gives me a bar to measure my performance and progress which ultimately will make me a better competitor and driver. I don't think I would get that in TTB. So there...call me crazy for looking forward to an azz whoopin this coming season and spending a lot of money in doing so, but that's why I chose TTA in 2010 in my TTB* Corvette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varkwso Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Scot's LS1 did not have a lot of velocity drop.... the headers and straight exhaust, intake, and (cough) cam help a lot well the intake is legal for a TTB LS1 anyway.... Quite a few of the NASA-SE TT classes have some stiff rivalries and talent with a wrench/wheel.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z06cool Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 ...and short of sounding gay, I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to compete against them. Nope, you've made it.... That's why I suck at TT. I don't plan JACK. Just get out there and run whatever I got until I blow something up (again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinhardz06 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 ...and short of sounding gay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varkwso Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 ...and short of sounding gay... Honest, I have never looked at you guys in that way (Falcon and Fred probably have) - it is more of a Navy thing, not an Air Force thing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinhardz06 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Honest, I have never looked at you guys in that way (Falcon and Fred probably have) - it is more of a Navy thing, not an Air Force thing.... wife, 2 kids, I am pretty confident in who I am. Our cars however, seem to have taken a liken to each other. (pic was edited to be SFW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperkins Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Our cars however, seem to have taken a liken to each other. (pic was edited to be SFW) :mtndewspewonmonitor: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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