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Originally Posted by Imp
Make me wonder if the "not a fast class/tires suck" people put a high weight on Pax because local classing and local points?
If you say they suck, not for me, etc... please state if you intend.on going to Nationals in Lincoln in Sept to try your hand against others... because that's what this class is more about... Long time we've been with a class that draws true parity on a national level.like this. Sure, you can run locally, or even local tours/pros, but if that's all you do when complaining about the class, I have to ask why are you in it if not going to nats? It'd be good if you put that with your reasoning why the tires suck or car sucks, because it's only sucking against local competition? You do a disservice to others saying these blanket statements, when you never leave your pond.
--kC
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Fairly certain everyone who is commenting here intends to go to nationals. I have not seen a single driver commenting here who is not planning on competing at the national scale, if not doing so already.
Sorry if we don't drink the cool-aid when bringing about legitimate concerns and complaints about the tire, suspension package and even the PAX that's at least 1 second off. The first two matter when talking about enjoyment of the class. The last is just an unfortunate guess on Rick's part, which will likely be fixed next year.
To recap in case you missed it:
The tire choice was unfortunate for some people. They've voiced their displeasure. This probably wont change and that's OK if the intent of the class is Fisher Price: My First Competition Class. Judging by most of the questions and comments on Facebook, that's who it's attracting and that's great for the sport. It's not for everyone, though, so don't get butt hurt when people don't like the tire.
The suspension package is lower than the TRD package on all 4 corners, while being a softer rate in the rear. This car was already travel challenged before and with this package even more-so. It was mostly OK with a better tire, but the rear of the car still broke away on high speed, high-g exit situations. With this tire choice, when you get deeper in the bumpstops the car has a tendency to break loose abruptly in the rear and progressively in the front (front stops are progressive and the rear is a stale donut). Beefy sway bars only go so far.
The rear endlinks are at a stupid angle on soft. At least the good thing is that soft is not the correct setting in any case.
PAX gunna be PAX.
Yes, I intend to go to nationals and have a good time with good people who aren't pedantic asshats concerned about class letters.