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TRev · 03-22-2013, 01:35 AM

@Sccabrz192, I think you have some very good points and agree with a number of them especially the 2 sway bar rule. I understand the concern with allowing modifications to the nannies, CEL's, etc but what methods are currently available to keep people honest with their ECU's?

Having driven street tires for a few years on a Genesis Coupe that corded Hoosiers up front after 20 runs (flipping them on the rim), I feel you are off base on the wear rates or what competitors will experience with proper inflation. My street tires, RE-11's, were good for 150+ runs and 7000+ miles of spirited summer driving and they were not falling off more than a couple tenths at the most. I have raced on different street tires on a few other cars with similar results though none of them devoured Hoosiers like the GC did.

One possible change to the shock rule could be removing the allowance for monotubes. I have not heard too much discussion on that as a possible solution though Andy Hollis commented on it that it would significantly limit choices.

If the exclusion rule is exercised as it should be, unicorn tires like the Toyo will be short lived even if manufacturers start to get creative.

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TRev Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: WI Posts: 216 Thanks: 31 Thanked 63 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	@Sccabrz192, I think you have some very good points and agree with a number of them especially the 2 sway bar rule. I understand the concern with allowing modifications to the nannies, CEL's, etc but what methods are currently available to keep people honest with their ECU's? Having driven street tires for a few years on a Genesis Coupe that corded Hoosiers up front after 20 runs (flipping them on the rim), I feel you are off base on the wear rates or what competitors will experience with proper inflation. My street tires, RE-11's, were good for 150+ runs and 7000+ miles of spirited summer driving and they were not falling off more than a couple tenths at the most. I have raced on different street tires on a few other cars with similar results though none of them devoured Hoosiers like the GC did. One possible change to the shock rule could be removing the allowance for monotubes. I have not heard too much discussion on that as a possible solution though Andy Hollis commented on it that it would significantly limit choices. If the exclusion rule is exercised as it should be, unicorn tires like the Toyo will be short lived even if manufacturers start to get creative.