SVPViper@aol.com wrote:
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> Ok.... Although I don't necessarily agree with Jason's Proposal for the move
> of C4 corvettes to AS. And I think he really did this as more of a stir up
> the pot type issue... However I think is point is accurate, in why the
> Miata's get moved... if you compare a '84 C4- to a '89 to a '96. The only
> difference is really in Drivetrain, maybe minor wheel & Tire, as well as
> Suspension. But point being they are the same chassis. Which I think is
> what justifies them to be in the Same Class. (SS!) But his point is look at
> the miata... same body, same suspension, minor Drive Train differences but
> yet, it gets another class! Take an MR2 vs. MR2 Turbo... this is an obvious
> class change due to such different drivetrain combinations, just like an M Z3
> vs a non M Coupe. However there isn't this distinct variable with the
> Miata's. Personally I am in support of the Newer cars fasing out the older
> cars, I think it is much more enjoyable looking at newer models, and state of
> the art technology. Unfortunately the '93 and up corvettes have yet to be
> able to beat the '86 -'89 models, more power to them, but again... seeing
> lotus' all over ASP is just as frustrating... ok... so I am rambling...
> anyways... I hope I have helped maybe clear up some of Jason's statements.
> The 1.6 miata going to CS is like the smaller CC'd M3 going to BS! ***SCCA
>just
> doesn't do that. So that was a weird change.
***One word - Neon.
Scott Meyers
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