The BMW boys don’t like having 150 lbs of ballast added to the car for various reasons. I can understand that and can’t imagine adding three 45 lb weight plates as well as the remaining 15 lbs. Although I would then finally get use of my gym weights.
Yes, there are more creative and effective ways to add weight but that’s what popped into my head. On the other hand, the car IS too fast as cars are currently classed. It is similar to what Spec CRX / Integra (oops! I mean ITA) had become.
Just curious, why is the idea of using a Single Air Restrictor not receiving more attention? It has been mentioned a few times by members of the board here. Based on my initial research about how they work, it seems like it could be a viable option. Or as a minimum it should be looked into more. Almost all BMW owners (at least here) are saying that 215 whp is a pipe dream (w/o the current restrictor plate). Other non-BMW drivers feel that there are BMWs doing 215 (or whatever the magic number is). As a starting point and not using the real number it should be limited to, say the car was limited to 210 whp. BMW drivers say they can’t get those HP numbers anyway, so according to them it won’t do a single thing to hurt their performance. It sure beats adding a gym in the passenger foot well of the car. The existing restrictor plate would be taken off that BMW drivers feel hurts everyone even if they could only get 180 hp out of their engine. It avoids the fear of extra wear on the brakes, tires, scare of suspension or other parts failure, and other things that people are objecting to regarding the weight. Others will feel satisfied that all of those 215 HP BMWs will no longer exist and the class will have more equality.
BMW drivers need to face the facts. Something will be done to the BMW to slow it down or at least keep it in check. Go ahead and debate it all you want; it’s gonna happen. Here is YOUR chance to guide how it will be done. Take advantage of this opportunity. You’re lucky guys from the board are giving you this chance instead of just saying the car will have 150 lbs added to the car, and that’s that. If it is going to be done, at least choose how it should be done. AND you have a possible option that based on what you write, won’t even hurt you? Ummm, why is that such a tough choice? Of course there are things to discuss regarding the SIR…so why aren’t they being discussed? Fine, I’ll start it.
Would the SCCA hire an outside firm to get the SIR’s specs done right?
How much would it cost to have a firm do this?
How would the firm’s cost be paid for?
How much would it cost for a person to buy a SIR?
Is there room in the BMWs engine bay to fit a SIR without causing issues?
What methods would be implemented to police the sealed boxes?