New Project Solstice

[trapin]

Originally Posted by DDY RCKT

They are killing the racing field, and GM's support of the racing community is unparalleled at this point. They are awesome to work with.

Which is why it always kills me when someone starts talking about racing in this class and all they can think about is a Miata. Gimmie a fuggin' break already. The Solstice is a hydroframed warrior that is 10 times the car that the Miata is. I've driven both cars and to me the Miata feels like a go-cart made out of sheet metal and PVC pipe compared to the Solstice.

[DDY RCKT]

Originally Posted by trapin

Which is why it always kills me when someone starts talking about racing in this class and all they can think about is a Miata. Gimmie a fuggin' break already. The Solstice is a hydroframed warrior that is 10 times the car that the Miata is. I've driven both cars and to me the Miata feels like a go-cart made out of sheet metal and PVC pipe compared to the Solstice.

I like Miata's, but I also like Solsticeses. There are places for them all, but Mazda ain't gonna roll a support truck and techs up to a SCCA event, for sure.

If you ever need anything solstice related, give my buddy a call. He's getting heavy into the Solstice aftermarket field. I know you're going stock class, but you might have a question or two. Dave, over at www.ddmworks.com 864-907-6004. Tell him Daddy Rocket sent you.

[Van B]

Originally Posted by DDY RCKT

If you ever need anything solstice related, give my buddy a call. He's getting heavy into the Solstice aftermarket field. I know you're going stock class, but you might have a question or two. Dave, over at www.ddmworks.com 864-907-6004. Tell him Daddy Rocket sent you.

I am thinking he won't need any help, considering who signs his paycheck.

Mark, you and I talked about getting into road racing at Stenod's prior to Power Tour. Glad to see you got something going. Solstice is probably a better fit than what we were talking about.

[DDY RCKT]

Originally Posted by Van B

I am thinking he won't need any help, considering who signs his paycheck.

Mark, you and I talked about getting into road racing at Stenod's prior to Power Tour. Glad to see you got something going. Solstice is probably a better fit than what we were talking about.

Be gentle, I'm new, and don't know my way around everyone here...

[XcYZ]

Originally Posted by DDY RCKT

Be gentle, I'm new, and don't know my way around everyone here...

No worries.

[Stielow]

If you want some more information there is a great book on how to prep a Solstice for racing The book can purchased from any GM dealer with pn 88958697.

Stielow

[DDY RCKT]

Originally Posted by Stielow

If you want some more information there is a great book on how to prep a Solstice for racing The book can purchased from any GM dealer with pn 88958697.

Stielow

I got a copy from the seminar at PRI. It's really a neat book!

[clill]

If you read on page 9 you will se that the lead engineer on the Solstice SSB was Stielow. You friends in the aftermarket probably won't be able to teach him much.

[Van B]

Originally Posted by trapin

Which is why it always kills me when someone starts talking about racing in this class and all they can think about is a Miata. Gimmie a fuggin' break already. The Solstice is a hydroframed warrior that is 10 times the car that the Miata is. I've driven both cars and to me the Miata feels like a go-cart made out of sheet metal and PVC pipe compared to the Solstice.

There are a couple of reasons for that. The Miata has been around since 1990 which makes it a lot cheaper to get into racing than almost anything out there. You spend 2 to 3k for a donor car vs. teens to $20+. Puts a lot more guys in the game, and the competition is good. Doesn't make the Miata a bad car to race, just another option.

I would feel to guilty to go out rubbing fenders in something that new and more expensive. At least in my current economic situation.