since its allowed in BStock, I think it should be allowed in SV stock

 

except of course bstocks allowing of dot-r's and shocks.

 

I always had a problem with SCCA "stock" classing. There's nothing stock about it. I like that SV stock class is just that - stock.

 

All sorts of chassis stiffening is allowed, as is an aftermarket clutch, and some expensive brake modifications. I don't consider any of those things "stock" :-)

Like I said, I don't expect any advantage out of the swaybar. I just don't want to have to keep taking the damn thing off.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by The Reverend
[B]I always had a problem with SCCA "stock" classing.

 

But clearly no longer the result of the allowed mod's... There are likely competitive early Miata's whose value in shocks, wheels and tires far exceeds the value of the underlying vehicle.

 

Perhaps. This is racing, and racers are always going to exercise whatever avenues available to gain the advantage over their competitors. A person could build a nice complete turbo'd Miata for the price some are paying for Sunbelt-built "stock" motors in their "Spec" Miatas.

Having more money to spend will always be an advantage, no matter how hard anyone tries to legislate it. As it is, autocrossing is as low-budget as production-car-based automobile racing gets.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by payneinthe
[B]I just noticed that front swaybars are not in the list of freebie stock-class mods.

 

And run against Richard, Aaron and John and who-knows-who-else? No thanks!

Seriously, I wasn't planning on jumping into that pool until I make the jump to race tires, which I expect to be no earlier than December.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by fluxen
[B]

Hmmm...sticky question.