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Old 02-18-2014, 03:33 AM   #114
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Originally Posted by ImperiousRex View Post
And we are finding that driver mod >>>> car mods right now.
Right? Someone in STOCK class is running almost 7 seconds faster than me in STREET class. I have way more mods and theoretically should be able to match/exceed his lap times.

This is just grouping similarly spec'd cars together. In the end, all that can be done is evidence provided.

Oh, @solidONE when I say evidence, I mean evidence in the form of controlled conditions and isolated situations. The two articles you referenced has glaring holes:

1) BBK vs.. stock pads? Even a "street" aftermarket pad will be way better than used OEM pads. Just because it's a Corvette doesn't mean it has good pads, there's plenty of bean counters at GM to ensure that.

2) sway bars modified, then springs/shocks? I'm willing to bet that if the parts were swapped, the lap time gain (or rather, shaved) would be reversed.

Again, if you feel strongly about the points system being off, we're all ears. I can speak from personal experience that adding sway bars to my car (with Ohlins) is NOT going to make my car faster. However, better tires or a wider contact patch will make an immediate difference.

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