I could put a 5 speed in an 85 SE (one of which I currently own), or GT
V6 Fieros, or an early 86 for that matter, but then i would have to run in
CSP!!
I do agree about the MR2, but the subject in Dan Morency's original letter
was the 1.6 Miata. Run your numbers there, sir.
The Fiero has NEVER in the past decade trophied at the Nationals. Not to
say National Champion, I am saying any trophy (except Tamandli - - but is
that a Fiero?). And there have been some pretty good drivers campaign these
cars.
Can you say that about the MR2? Would that not indicate some sort of
classing problem relative to this marque?
G
----- Original Message -----
From: David Hawkins <otgrouch@twosrus.com>
To: Scott Meyers <solo2@uswest.net>; George Ryan <quad4fiero@webzone.net>
Cc: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: Fiero classing
> >> In reference to SCCA classing the Fiero, they have not only mis-
> >> classed the CS 2800lb 140hp Fiero,
> >
> >The MR-2 is 2650# and 135 HP.
> >
> >Both are mid engine.
> >
> >Are they really that different mechanically?
> >
> >It seems 5hp and 150# is not statistically significant in the grand scope
> of
> >classing.
>
> I think Mr. Ryan would be much more happy with a 5 speed in his Fiero.
I've
> run against V6 Fieros that were pretty closely matched to the NA MR2. It
> takes a VERY good driver to wring the best performance out of the Fiero,
> though.
>
> The Fiero is a porker, no doubt....but so is the MR2. You want to compare
> numbers? How about we call the Fiero what it really is....2800lbs,
> 170lb-ft.
> Mr2? 2650, 145lb-ft. Which makes a bigger difference on the autox
course?
>
> David Hawkins
> 86 MR2 CSP in pieces
> Son to Ron Hawkins, 86 Fiero GT
>
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