Super Stock stays the same. Was "Welcome to the new Super Stock" - LotusTalk

Randy Chase · 09-23-2008, 12:52 PM

As of January 1st, 2009

Classed in Superstock
Exige S
Elise SC

Sorry guys with a stock NA Exige/Elise. Time to upgrade or move to ASP.

Slipstreamer · 09-23-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

As of January 1st, 2009

Classed in Superstock
Exige S
Elise SC

Sorry guys with a stock NA Exige/Elise. Time to upgrade or move to ASP.

I guess it's time to appeal to the BOD for the non-SC Elises and Exiges. They were proposing to move these to another class anyway. They should at least move them to ASP (including the 08+ Vipers and 996 Turbos), if not create a new class. Wonder what happened?

TedDBere · 09-23-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

As of January 1st, 2009

Classed in Superstock
Exige S
Elise SC

Sorry guys with a stock NA Exige/Elise. Time to upgrade or move to ASP.

That was a mistake. Apparently the BOD approved the items that were out for member comment and shouldn't have. Clarification is coming....

Randy Chase · 09-23-2008, 02:11 PM

Cool. We shall wait and see then.

TexasGT3 · 09-23-2008, 02:25 PM

I'm thinking the writing is on the wall anyway!

Welcome to 09 SS arms race!! Yee Haa!!

Bavarian Motorist · 09-23-2008, 02:29 PM

So where are those cars classed now?

TexasGT3 · 09-23-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

So where are those cars classed now?

ASP!

Randy Chase · 09-23-2008, 02:41 PM

IMO... if this passes, the car to have in SS will be either an Elise SC or Exige S. I would be tempted to pick one up just to see if I am right.

TexasGT3 · 09-23-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

IMO... if this passes, the car to have in SS will be either an Elise SC or Exige S. I would be tempted to pick one up just to see if I am right.

You won't be the only one Randy I can think of about 5 guys right off the top of my head that will be doing the same!

Surferjer · 09-23-2008, 07:32 PM

I'd be mightily tempted to get an Exige S. But it's a grievous mistake in the fastrack. yikes

TexasGT3 · 09-23-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surferjer

I'd be mightily tempted to get an Exige S. But it's a grievous mistake in the fastrack. yikes

I guess we'll see if they print a retraction...

TedDBere · 09-24-2008, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasGT3

You won't be the only one Randy I can think of about 5 guys right off the top of my head that will be doing the same!

Yes there will be a bunch of people who would get one, but I'd venture there would be more that would leave the class...myself included.

Harponian · 09-24-2008, 09:52 AM

ditto

TexasGT3 · 09-24-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TedDBere

Yes there will be a bunch of people who would get one, but I'd venture there would be more that would leave the class...myself included.

Ohhhh Come on!! I've been hearing that since the GT3 got dropped in!! You might be right this time though! I'll bet you could get a pretty good trade on that Vette!

fzust · 09-24-2008, 01:23 PM

It is amazing how much parity there is in SuperStock right now. The biggest issue is that the Elise is much more course dependent. I would have to think that the additional 20-25lb/ft along with the 50-100lbs of weight would only make the car less course dependent, rather than utterly dominant.

Surferjer · 09-24-2008, 05:36 PM

Scott, I'll buy you a beer when your Z is no longer competitive. That'll be in about 5 years.

Bavarian Motorist · 09-24-2008, 05:47 PM

They no doubt have an advantage, even if the course has only a couple small straightaways, the time spent mashing the throttle in one will get you further than mashing the throttle in the other.

That said, I've been kicking supercharged ass in my NA Elise

But I only do local events

TexasGT3 · 09-24-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surferjer

Scott, I'll buy you a beer when your Z is no longer competitive. That'll be in about 5 years.

+1

jmiesse · 09-24-2008, 05:59 PM

I willl be thinking about all of this on Sunday when I go up against all the zo6's. I just need to keep remembering to shift into first.

Bavarian Motorist · 09-24-2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmiesse

I willl be thinking about all of this on Sunday when I go up against all the zo6's. I just need to keep remembering to shift into first.

Shift into 1st?

09-23-2008, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Super Stock stays the same. Was "Welcome to the new Super Stock" As of January 1st, 2009 Classed in Superstock Exige S Elise SC Sorry guys with a stock NA Exige/Elise. Time to upgrade or move to ASP. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

09-23-2008, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Cool. We shall wait and see then. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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09-23-2008, 02:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	IMO... if this passes, the car to have in SS will be either an Elise SC or Exige S. I would be tempted to pick one up just to see if I am right. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

09-23-2008, 07:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	I'd be mightily tempted to get an Exige S. But it's a grievous mistake in the fastrack. yikes __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

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09-24-2008, 01:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
fzust 2009 XP National Champion Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,537	It is amazing how much parity there is in SuperStock right now. The biggest issue is that the Elise is much more course dependent. I would have to think that the additional 20-25lb/ft along with the 50-100lbs of weight would only make the car less course dependent, rather than utterly dominant. __________________ 2008,2009 X Prepared Solo National Champion

09-24-2008, 05:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Scott, I'll buy you a beer when your Z is no longer competitive. That'll be in about 5 years. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

09-24-2008, 05:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	They no doubt have an advantage, even if the course has only a couple small straightaways, the time spent mashing the throttle in one will get you further than mashing the throttle in the other. That said, I've been kicking supercharged ass in my NA Elise But I only do local events __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

09-24-2008, 05:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
jmiesse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 565	I willl be thinking about all of this on Sunday when I go up against all the zo6's. I just need to keep remembering to shift into first. __________________ 05 AS Elise. Tour and Sport Pack. Hard Top.Stage II Exhaust, Sport ecu, Pagid RS 4-2s,Toyo R888's, Shifter Matrix brace, Micro Mirror

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