Thanks for the response rocconi.
The options for competition tires on 13" wheels is my primary concern. My major question is whether there was a factory option for 14" diameter wheels, as I may be able to justify the replacement of the stockers under "option package conversion" under section 13 of the published rulebook. I plan to run an appropriate DOT R-comp, probably 710s as I have the most experience on them.
That is a good point about the front swaybar, I have noticed the cars tendency (or rather incredible urge) to push. But the SCCA rulebook sadly does not allow for modification or replacement of the rear swaybar. I think it also does not allow replacement of the rear swaybar bushing material, but I am not wholly opposed to rule "bending" (breaking) if done in a subtle manner. I may be able to sand off the sharp edges of a poly bushing to make it look more like rubber.
When I was looking up repl't parts for this car a year ago i ran across parts for a "sport suspension" option. Did this include larger swaybars? Is there a symbol in the VIN to see whether our vehicle has this package already?
Shock absorbers are another key issue. We don't want to spring the extra cash for a set of Koni yellows for a car that is hardly worth the cost of the shocks themselves. (I run them on my Z06 and love 'em). So I am not wholly opposed to using the KYBs I have seen given high praise in this forum. Any preferred vendors?
Still wondering about static toe? In my Vette I run slight toe out due to dynamic toe changes under braking. But my geometry is a little bit (or a lot) different.
Lastly, I need a new set of brake linings. I mic'd the stock front pads today and they were only a couple mil over minimum specs. I'm looking for something reasonably trackable, yet usable when cold, prefferably from a big name: Hawk, Porterfield, Carbotech, EBC, Raysbestos. Are OEM repl't rotors able to tolerate the abuse of a more abrasive pad?
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