Preparation for SSCC
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Preparation for SSCC Im thinking about entering the Silver State Classic Challenge in the near future and was wondering if i should do any things in particular to ensure that my car doesn't get any unnessary damage. I would be entering in the Touring Division (95 to 110 mph). Should i do any coolant system upgrades, suspension, transmission cooler, oil cooler etc.? I would be driving a '99 T/A WS6.
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I ran the SSCC in May of '02 
If you're only running the Touring division then just get a good alignment and go run. You won't be stressing the car that hard at all. My 1st run I ran in the Grand Sport 165/130 mph division and averaged 152 mph for the 1st 50 miles or so and my differential got very hot although my coolant temps were fine. Since then I've begun to run faster and so now have a bigger radiator/oil cooler/differential cooler, not to mention gauges to monitor all this stuff etc.
You should think seriously about entering the Grand Touring class in the 115-125 mph divisions. Even at these speeds ( up to 140 mph ) your car will have an easy time of it and the road is so straight for most of it that it's an easy ride.
Have fun !
If you're only running the Touring division then just get a good alignment and go run. You won't be stressing the car that hard at all. My 1st run I ran in the Grand Sport 165/130 mph division and averaged 152 mph for the 1st 50 miles or so and my differential got very hot although my coolant temps were fine. Since then I've begun to run faster and so now have a bigger radiator/oil cooler/differential cooler, not to mention gauges to monitor all this stuff etc.You should think seriously about entering the Grand Touring class in the 115-125 mph divisions. Even at these speeds ( up to 140 mph ) your car will have an easy time of it and the road is so straight for most of it that it's an easy ride.
Have fun !
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I have a bolt in 4 point roll bar that will come out in about 1 hr. You could do something like this if you wanted ?? I leave mine in year around and still use my seats for hauling stuff. People who ride back there have to be pretty flexible to get in there however. FYI harness bars are one of the most dangerous things you could put in your car. All they do is hold your head and body perfectly upright so when the roof comes crashing down you'll be killed instantly. Get a roll bar or forget the 5 point harness. The stock seatbelts would be safer IMO.
Originally Posted by Racehead
I have a bolt in 4 point roll bar that will come out in about 1 hr. You could do something like this if you wanted ??
For what your planning on phoenix, Just make sure your alighnment is good and go run it. You wont even come close to stressing anything out. It will be a walk in the park at that speed class.
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Originally Posted by NataSS Inc
YOUR CAGE IS A BOLT IN???!!!! YOU know better.
For what your planning on phoenix, Just make sure your alighnment is good and go run it. You wont even come close to stressing anything out. It will be a walk in the park at that speed class.
For what your planning on phoenix, Just make sure your alighnment is good and go run it. You wont even come close to stressing anything out. It will be a walk in the park at that speed class.
