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Unread 06-12-2013, 09:50 AM   #1
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Default FAST Autocross - Tampa Bay Downs - June 15

Here's the info for the June event at FAST. June 15th at Tampa Bay Downs

Just have to sign the insurance waiver, get a wrist band, and you can ask around for ride-a-longs. I'm certainly more than happy to have passengers. Looks like it's going to be a fun course! Event is closed for new drivers though.

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Come out, say hi, take some pictures, see how it all goes down.
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Unread 06-12-2013, 04:06 PM   #2
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Hey eric
If I register to run a FAST event what would be in my class (what will it be anyway) ?
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All corvettes, at least C4-C7 are in S1 (Stock Street Tire 1). Although your real enemy are those stinking S2000s.

Last event results, although I wouldn't be concerned with results right away.

For reference, I'm in M1 (Modified Street Tire 1).

You get to replace those old hard tires yet?
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Wow half the class was made up of s2000s
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I found a set of wheels to fit the car but the fronts are 17 x 9.5 and the rears are 17x 11.
Should I get all the same size? Will it hurt to have smaller front tires?
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The 17x9.5 and 17x11 is the most common combo. Otherwise I'd actually recommend 18x9.5 for all for corners, but I don't know anyone that makes the correct offset for the rears. The reason that's probably all you can find is the 17x11 for the 84-87 cars is the same offset as the ZR-1s. I do recommend the verdestein ultrac senssontas that I run. Great dry and wet traction. Do not get anything with sumitomo on it. They suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Do you know of a local place I can find used wheels?
I've been searching on craigslist but that's hit or miss...
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The trouble there will be finding anything in a 17 or 18 that will have the current rear backspacing. Personally, I'd swap out the rear knuckles from an 88-96...but I'm not sure what all is involved with that. I know the parking brake is completely different, and I think you could reuse everything else. But if it's that easy, it seems more people would do it.

The best place I know of locally for used Corvette Parts is the The Corvette Shop on Dale Mabry in Tampa.
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The trouble there will be finding anything in a 17 or 18 that will have the current rear backspacing. Personally, I'd swap out the rear knuckles from an 88-96...but I'm not sure what all is involved with that. I know the parking brake is completely different, and I think you could reuse everything else. But if it's that easy, it seems more people would do it.

The best place I know of locally for used Corvette Parts is the The Corvette Shop on Dale Mabry in Tampa.
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I probably should look at some new brake pads while I'm at it. Any recommendations ?
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