Adventures in PTE/TTE
#341
I've run 2 weekends at VIR, got tagged for compliance on one of them. The mobile dyno that NASA-MA is using was ~1.4whp off from the one that I went to to get the car tuned. Not sure if any Miatas got popped for compliance on the 2nd weekend. I didn't hear anyone complaining about the dyno though.
#347
I'm moving to TTE. Wasn't expecting the 245 base tire size, but I'm happy to see that.
Your '96 Mazda Miata with a 1.8L VVT Miata 1.8L motor swap and a maximum 141 rwhp on a Dynojet, and a Minimum Competition Weight (w/driver) of 2455 lbs, will have a new PT/TT base class of PTE*/TTE* (seven points). Your new base tire size is 245mm. You will not assess modification points for Section B. Weight Reduction or Section C. Engine Mods. You may update to '01-'05 Mazda Miata brakes without a points assessment as well. However, all other modifications, including transmission and LSD, that are not standard items on a base trim '96 Mazda Miata must be assessed points. You must be compliant with the above listed maximum Dynojet HP and Minimum Competition Weight during any tech. inspection.
This option may only be used with a PTE/TTE or higher Final Competition Class.
Your '96 Mazda Miata with a 1.8L VVT Miata 1.8L motor swap and a maximum 141 rwhp on a Dynojet, and a Minimum Competition Weight (w/driver) of 2455 lbs, will have a new PT/TT base class of PTE*/TTE* (seven points). Your new base tire size is 245mm. You will not assess modification points for Section B. Weight Reduction or Section C. Engine Mods. You may update to '01-'05 Mazda Miata brakes without a points assessment as well. However, all other modifications, including transmission and LSD, that are not standard items on a base trim '96 Mazda Miata must be assessed points. You must be compliant with the above listed maximum Dynojet HP and Minimum Competition Weight during any tech. inspection.
This option may only be used with a PTE/TTE or higher Final Competition Class.
#351
I have seen reclasses where he has written in for the 1.6l chassis being able to use the 94-97 brakes without taking the +2 points for them. I haven't seen enough of those reclasses to figure out if he decides to give you a slightly worse power to weight reclass as a penalty for it though.
#355
I've never heard of getting a new base tire size out of class. I can see it being an issue with my competition, and, I think, understandably so (it would give me enough points back to run front aero). I can't find anywhere in the rules that the base tire size can change from what the class tire sizes list.