Wheels

Wow... I was only posting this for the AI crowd. Didn't mean to upset da man!

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Originally Posted by Jeremy Gunter

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Originally Posted by GlennCMC70

so, my answer, weld them on. how? dont care. your problem as you picked the wheels that created the problem, so figure out how to make it work.

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From a rookies point of view, How about you and the directors find us both (Camaros and mustangs) a comparable spec of wheel so we don't have to figure out a way to make it work... It's what the series is based on... right?

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want me to drive it for ya to?

Any one recall Hallett last year?

I see Glenn is getting his game face on ...

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Originally Posted by Jeremy Gunter

From a rookies point of view, How about you and the directors find us both (Camaros and mustangs) a comparable spec of wheel so we don't have to figure out a way to make it work... It's what the series is based on... right?

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Sorry Jeremy, but it's not the responsibility of the directors to find parts for competitors.

Several years ago, when I was looking to put a new set of rims on my car, I did a great deal of research, trying to find that "perfect rim" - strong, lightweight, correct dimensions (dia/width/offset/bolt pattern/etc), reasonable cost, readily available. IIRC, Lewis and I found the MB's at about the same time....but I didn't expect any of the other directors to find them for me/us.

Besides, that's half the fun of racing....trying to find that hidden, legal "advantage" no one has figured out yet. Or you hope no one has figured it out yet. ;)

Gary - who on the left coast in CMC2 is using these rims?? So far, I haven't seen any, but then, I haven't raced in NorCal since last year.

I think Glenn is off his meds again..... :lol:

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Originally Posted by Jeremy Gunter

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Originally Posted by GlennCMC70

so, my answer, weld them on. how? dont care. your problem as you picked the wheels that created the problem, so figure out how to make it work.

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From a rookies point of view, How about you and the directors find us both (Camaros and mustangs) a comparable spec of wheel so we don't have to figure out a way to make it work... It's what the series is based on... right?

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cmc2 rookies...

Mr. Da Man, if you do drive the mustang let me know... I know to watch for that superfast 70 car... Kachow!

So, what did I miss last year?

rookies.

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Originally Posted by Adam Ginsberg

Sorry Jeremy, but it's not the responsibility of the directors to find parts for competitors.

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Hmmmm, I'm not quite sure this is accurate (from a 3rdGen owner's POV).

Movement of us to CMC2 is greatly contingent on parts selection/approval to which there has been little/no info released lately.

305 TPI???
350 TPI???
350 carb???

:arrow: :roll:
jb

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Originally Posted by jeffburch

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Originally Posted by Adam Ginsberg

Sorry Jeremy, but it's not the responsibility of the directors to find parts for competitors.

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Hmmmm, I'm not quite sure this is accurate (from a 3rdGen owner's POV).

Movement of us to CMC2 is greatly contingent on parts selection/approval to which there has been little/no info released lately.

305 TPI???
350 TPI???
350 carb???

:arrow: :roll:
jb

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I thought the same thing, JB.

The only thing I find consistent in the CMC world is inconsistency ...

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Originally Posted by Fbody383

So, what did I miss last year?

rookies.

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hmmm ... how can I describe it ...

How about a cross between Lee Ermey the drill sargeant in Full Metal Jacket and Al Pacino in Scarface.

You're both right...and you're both wrong.
This is not a spec class. If it were, we would specify what wheels to run and everyone would run those wheels. Since it is not that way, we specify criteria the wheels need to meet. It is up to the individual competitor to determine their options, and make their own decision based on their particular balance of the competing priorities/goals (cost, weight, durability, performance, looks, replacement availability...) There are plenty of wheels which work just fine. They just might not be exactly what you as an individual would prefer.

The issue with the 3rd gens is not the same as questions around wheels.
The 3rd genners have a legitimate beef in that the engine rules are more experiment than anything else. As requested by NASA, we took our best shot. What this requires is testing, and unfortunately there just hasnt been enough testing to enable us to either prove the package is competitive or to be able to move the rules towards a more competitive combination.

That I know of there is one CMC2 spec 305 and another with a 350, both on the west coast. Early indications from the 350 arent good. The dyno pulls on the 305 show less horsepower than a cmc1 speck 305 so something is wrong in that motor. More testing needed, not enough volunteers to move this along at the rate we'd all like to see.

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Originally Posted by Al Fernandez

The 3rd genners (and Fox guys) have a legitimate beef in that the engine rules are more experiment than anything else. (U)nfortunately there just hasnt been enough testing to enable us to either prove the package is competitive or to be able to move the rules towards a more competitive combination.

Early indications from the 350 arent good. More testing needed, not enough others people money to move this along at the rate we'd all like to see.

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Sorry Gary, we sure know how to drift a thread.

Al, how about an update thread on the motor development issues for both marques?

I'll go first... dayum rookies!