09-07-2019, 05:16 PM | #1321 |
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09-07-2019, 08:47 PM | #1322 | |
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A lot of people have shown it can hustle all year. The speed and electronic wizardry makes it quick. Sounds like better shocks would make it a lot better. The class is interesting. Check out the top 10: http://sololive.scca.com/BS.php (link is still good, but dont know how much longer it will be). Some really good drivers in a very diverse field. Marcus did not check out. Last year's class winner was Jeremy Foley. He was in a 3 for the Pro Finale, didn't like it and had someone drive his codriver's 1M that he won in last year up from Texas for Nats. Jury is out, but the car can get it done for sure...and a lot of people think there will be a lot more next year.
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09-07-2019, 08:53 PM | #1323 |
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Sounds like it was misclassed then, no?
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09-07-2019, 09:00 PM | #1324 |
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That’s a fascinating field. Idk, seems pretty cool to have a class with that many diverse entries.
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09-08-2019, 12:09 AM | #1325 | |
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If it was classed wrong, it was a very good mistake that hasn't been discovered yet. If it matters, I've been paying attention all year and not just because of how it may affect the SS 1lE's prospects.
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09-08-2019, 08:53 AM | #1326 |
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Is it faster than the Focus RS when it rains?
I can imagine a very compelling argument for putting AWD cars in their own class, but I guess the flip side of that is that part of the game is choosing how much to bet on whether it is going to rain during competition. Though judging from history/your Facebook posts, the chance of rain during competition seems pretty close to 100 percent. |
09-08-2019, 11:21 AM | #1327 | |
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Yes, the 3 is faster than both in the wet. It's unreal. Accelerating in a straight line, the RS notices, shrugs, and goes about its business. The 3 behaves like it's dry. 0-60 foot times are identical wet or dry. It's insane. The amount of rain at Pro Solos this year was very unusual. Every one I went to. The AWD thing vs FWD and RWD has been an issue since forever, or at least since the advent of the STi and Evo in the early/mid 2000s. The 3 makes it more pronounced and adds other concerns. The rule making bodies are paying attention. They're just not speedy.
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09-08-2019, 02:20 PM | #1328 |
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Do 3 owners/drivers bring a generator? or is an overnight charge good enough for a day of racing?
I'm sure their range goes to shit when racing
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09-08-2019, 07:59 PM | #1329 |
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It's just 3 short runs. I'm sure there's more than enough power.
I'm curious what they charged to. 100 I guess. |
09-08-2019, 08:14 PM | #1330 |
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I mean no reason not to charge to 80 or 90 (wherever is high enough that regen won’t be impacted). Not like the electrons weigh much.
Yes, 3 short runs I’m sure aren’t a problem. Even triple that would be fine. Track days are a different story, but then again even ICE cars struggle with that. When I would do DEs I’d get 4 or 5 mpg and even if I started with a full tank I’d usually have to put some fuel in before the last session. |
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