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Old 11-10-2014, 02:59 PM
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The tire size thing is a non-starter, IMO.

I've used my traqmate to log data in my car, vs. a track prepped C5 vette, both on Hoosier tires. Mine were 335 rear vs. 315 for the Vette, but otherwise identical. The Vette consistently generated an additional .1g or more lateral acceleration, even though the overall balance of my car was arguably more neutral. There could be multiple factors behind that, but you have to start with 500 lb weight advantage, lower CG, and wider track/wheelbase ratio.

Driver can't fix that.

Agree with Jody that I'm not complaining about the new cars - love to see them and try to compete with them. It's just a question of whether we want PT cars to become a permanent underclass in events like these ...
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