Official Gridlife Roadster Modified Thread
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If anyone has any questions regarding specific rule sets or anything of that nature please contact me via email ( hedianraceteam@gmail.com ). I check my email daily and can get back to you ASAP. I just attended a time attack seminar at PRI and they covered a lot of the questions that are being asked in the "PRI" thread. Another place to be able to quick answers is through the North American Time Attack council (NATA).
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Build for Street Mod, compete in that as the main concentration and then also happen to compete in RM2. I don't think the weights will be drastically different between a Track-Mod RM2 car vs Street-Mod RM2 car.
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From what I believe I had read I could run a BMW trans in GTA and Grid Life street class. The plan was to have the car reliable at 350-400whp with the BMW trans. Then just turn down the boost to below the RM2 limit.
I also don't like that I have to have full carpet and interior for Street classes but not RM2.
B. Engine/Drivetrain/Fuel
- Sequentially shifted gearboxes are not permitted unless OEM. Gear sets are open
- Only unleaded gasoline, ethanol blend, diesel, OEM Electric or hybrid systems may be used for propulsion. Leaded, methanol or exotic fuels are NOT allowed as the primary fuel. Water/Methanol injection is allowed in a maximum of 50% methanol mix.
- Nitrous oxide is not allowed.
- Engine swaps are to be of the same configuration (i.e. FWD to FWD and AWD to AWD) and be of the same manufacturer. You may add or subtract up to 2 cylinders or 1 rotor in a rotary. As an example, you may swap an Accord v6 into a 4cyl Civic or conversely a Sentra 4 cylinder into a V6 Altima.
- Drivetrain changes are not permitted (i.e. FWD to AWD or AWD to RWD conversions).
- Hybrid drive is allowed only in full OEM form with no modifications to the drive, control or battery systems.
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That interior and carpet bits I can live with. It is the trans that kills future hopes and dreams.
Also do we know if Grid Life is going to force miata's to only compete in miata class?
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The FB rep basically said if its not specifically prohibited, its open. Other reps have also communicated the series is in the spirit of fun among friends and cheating/stretching the rules would be missing the point.
I want to build the car to run in as many events as possible. I know 6 speed will do "fine" at 250-275whp at most tracks. Road Atlanta is a place though if I want the car to be competitive in a street class that the extra 100whp is "needed". I don't really want to have to go back and forth swapping between the BMW trans and 6 speeds.
That interior and carpet bits I can live with. It is the trans that kills future hopes and dreams.
Also do we know if Grid Life is going to force miata's to only compete in miata class?
That interior and carpet bits I can live with. It is the trans that kills future hopes and dreams.
Also do we know if Grid Life is going to force miata's to only compete in miata class?
At least I wouldn't imagine(Im going to ask now). Think you'd be better off just building for RMU with that setup? Sounds like your there anyways with them power levels.
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This is awesome and it's been great being apart of the initial discussion and ruleset. We'll be running 2 or 3 cars in this series in RM2 and/or RMU.
We have some surprises on the way for 2019 too, should be fun.
We have some surprises on the way for 2019 too, should be fun.
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I may just end up building for RM2 as it is. I have a 6 speed in the car currently and have a spare. So it is the "cheaper" route for the moment. It looks like Grid Life has also added a few more events on the east coast. So maybe that will be the plan.
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I don't really want to run unlimited classes, as I will get out spent by everyone and can't build a competitive car. At least for the regular street classes I think I can build a competitive miata. 275whp is probably fine for all the tracks except Road Atalanta. That one needs more HP to be competitive in. So the long term goal was BMW trans in my otherwise street car so that I can crank up boost when needed.
I may just end up building for RM2 as it is. I have a 6 speed in the car currently and have a spare. So it is the "cheaper" route for the moment. It looks like Grid Life has also added a few more events on the east coast. So maybe that will be the plan.
I may just end up building for RM2 as it is. I have a 6 speed in the car currently and have a spare. So it is the "cheaper" route for the moment. It looks like Grid Life has also added a few more events on the east coast. So maybe that will be the plan.
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I missed the stock engine only for RM2. That alone will probably make me not join in. I will be sticking to the regular TA Street class.
I would consider running RMU except for I don't have a 6 point cage and have zero desire to run one for driving on the street. Running the Ace's would be nice though.
I would consider running RMU except for I don't have a 6 point cage and have zero desire to run one for driving on the street. Running the Ace's would be nice though.