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Originally Posted by C4RBON
Anyone with an FRS that didn't get port-installed TRD parts is also at a disadvantage, not just BRZ owners. I'm sure there are lots of people that started autocrossing after buying their FRS. These people didn't scrutinize the rule book or make their purchase decision based on autocross competitiveness.
The Street class rules aren't in place to level the playing field between nearly-identical cars. The classes are designed so anyone can show up with their DD and compare their performance to other people with similar cars. As the "intro" class for beginners with street cars, the biggest performance variable is and always will be the driver. Next would be tires.
One idea would be to bump the TRD equipped FRS to B street, and then make a rule allowing port-installed options to be uninstalled and replaced with the "normal" part. TRD part owners who are just casually autocrossing probably won't care about the classing. They'll be happy they beat Mustangs/Camaros/Corvettes in raw times. Serious people who thought they were getting an advantage in CS are simply losing that advantage. They can choose to remove the TRD stuff, race in BS, or move up to STX. Someone serious about competing in CS shouldn't be too upset that they have to spend another $300 for CS legal springs if they are already getting light wheels, tires, shocks, and a light catback to be competitive.
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Not quite sure you understand the rules regarding port options. They can be installed AFTER you initially purchase the car, you know. You do not need to purchased the options "as installed" from the factory to be class legal.
Also, it is a huge misconception that Street(Stock) classes are for beginners. The class are designed to be the lowest level of prep, thus putting more emphasis on driver vs set-up. If you look at the group of drivers that regularly compete in the Street classes nationally, you'll find many of the champs are very far from being beginners.
The TRD parts still do not take away from the "low prep definition" since they are standardized and non-adjustable, ie...if you are competing against someone else in a TRD equipped FR-S, it's still comes down to the driving
