Is there a potential new 2012 great STR car?

Hi Ly · Post by **Hi Ly** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:22 am

In the last few years, the S2000/cr and the Miata seem to dominate the class. Is there any new 2012 cars out there that can be considered (potentially) a great STR car? Just curious

Thanks

Tom Denham · Post by **Tom Denham** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:37 am

Hi Ly wrote:In the last few years, the S2000/cr and the Miata seem to dominate the class. Is there any new 2012 cars out there that can be considered (potentially) a great STR car? Just curious Thanks

Post by **Bill Schenker** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:40 am

The new Subi/Scion?

Tom Denham · Post by **Tom Denham** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:41 am

Bill Schenker wrote:The new Subi/Scion?

I thought STR was two seaters only.
The FR-S/BRZ is a four seater.

Max Hayter · Post by **Max Hayter** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 1:15 pm

Tom Denham wrote:
Bill Schenker wrote:The new Subi/Scion?

I thought STR was two seaters only.
The FR-S/BRZ is a four seater.

Not true at all, but I really have a tough time seeing the BRZ/FR-S being faster than a MX5 or S2000, although I think it would be a lot of fun.

It may well get classed in STR, but that remains to be seen.

Mark DeShon · Post by **Mark DeShon** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 4:05 pm

I've been wondering why nobody has tried a 350 or 370Z. However, I've never driven one. So the answer may be obvious as soon as I do.
Mark D.

Max Hayter · Post by **Max Hayter** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 4:07 pm

Mark DeShon wrote:I've been wondering why nobody has tried a 350 or 370Z. However, I've never driven one. So the answer may be obvious as soon as I do.
Mark D.

Leonard Baptiste did - I think he runs in in SM now after giving up on STR. Too heavy seems to be the problem.

Robert Puertas · Post by **Robert Puertas** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 4:48 pm

Hi,
I really think the 3.2 Carrera is worth a shot in the class.
Only a little heavier than the NC Miata, and quite a bit more power.
Plus, it might actually go up in value over a couple of years of ownership as opposed to every other car in the class...

Jayson Woodruff · Post by **Jayson Woodruff** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:34 pm

The third gen MR2 did well at Nationals when the course suited it. The Solstice held it's own for a little while as well.

Weight is a premium attribuite on street tires, I'm actually surprised the MR2 spyders aren't more common.

Jay W

Mike Simanyi · Post by **Mike Simanyi** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:04 pm

Mark DeShon wrote:I've been wondering why nobody has tried a 350 or 370Z.

In the case of the 370... because it's not classed in STR.

Mike

Tom Denham · Post by **Tom Denham** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:06 pm

Max Hayter wrote:
Tom Denham wrote:
Bill Schenker wrote:The new Subi/Scion?

I thought STR was two seaters only.
The FR-S/BRZ is a four seater.
Not true at all, but I really have a tough time seeing the BRZ/FR-S being faster than a MX5 or S2000, although I think it would be a lot of fun.

It may well get classed in STR, but that remains to be seen.

Max Hayter · Post by **Max Hayter** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:11 pm

Are you going to buy one, Tom?

Mike Simanyi · Post by **Mike Simanyi** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:12 pm

Tom Denham wrote: I thought STR was two seaters only.

ST is no longer based on objective classing (Four seats, non-sportscar, under 1.9 liters = You're In!). It's all subjective now - like Stock and Street Prepared - and STR was the class that introduced the concept to the category.

Mike

Jason Munchhof · Post by **Jason Munchhof** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:53 pm

Hi, you should run Super Stock next year now that the 997 is in the class... do you want a co-driver?

Michael Wood · Post by **Michael Wood** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:40 pm

I agree with Jayson, we should see more MR2 Spyders in STR. I know of a couple that are being built and the results are encouraging. When it comes to street tires, light is right!
Matter of fact, if anyone wants to give it a try with a fantastic car that already has some of the hard parts, mine could be bought (Doug Kott's old car)...heck, I'll even throw in the Koni DA's!
I love the car, but I've lost interest in ST*.

Tom Denham · Post by **Tom Denham** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:46 pm

Max Hayter wrote:Are you going to buy one, Tom?

A Brz/Fr-s??

Sure looks good, but no not any time soon.

Tom Denham · Post by **Tom Denham** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:47 pm

Mike Simanyi wrote:
Tom Denham wrote: I thought STR was two seaters only.
ST is no longer based on objective classing (Four seats, non-sportscar, under 1.9 liters = You're In!). It's all subjective now - like Stock and Street Prepared - and STR was the class that introduced the concept to the category.

Mike

Thanks

Mako Koiwai · Post by **Mako Koiwai** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:59 pm

I like Roberts idea of Hi staying true to Porsche, but I bet he shows up with a MX5.

What shocks should one get for a SK2 MX-5, considering moving to STR later ?

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