Few odd questions

Joe Toller · 01-16-2009, 09:24 PM

Just had a few things crossing my mind, so here goes...

1) I was looking at a V6 Lemans wagon today at work, and I wondered, does the fact that the motor sits so far back, compared to a V8 or straight six, help weight transfer at all? What makes those cars so good anyway?

2) Why is there so much discussion about two-steps? I am assuming meaning rev limiter? Are they necessary, particularly in the lower classes? For that matter, can a footbrake guy do alright in Stock, or what do you all recommend?

3) Anybody on here a good slant six guy to talk to?

4) Does a Stocker have to be pretty? I mean, I like a good looking, straight, neatly painted race car as much as the next guy, but is it necessary? Maybe it's my old dirt-tracker mentality...make it a good 20 footer...err...make that a 50 footer...

Just some random thoughts, sound off as you all please...

Thanks!

big blue galaxie · 01-16-2009, 10:46 PM

Wagons are good because they hook like crazy. With all that overhang in the back, weight transfer is wonderful, plus you can go shopping after a hard days racing. And as far as aesthetics go, think about it; if you are fast and ugly you get respect; if you are slow but pretty, poser. Kick enough tail in your class and looks do not matter at all. Win the class and you are feared. I prefer clean and simple, but it has to kick butt period. The most dangerous racer is the one that comes to the track in a car that people automatically write off because it does not have the "look", lines up, runs way under index, but looks a heap. That gets more attention than anything.

Joe Toller · 01-16-2009, 11:32 PM

I love that thinking...

01-16-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Few odd questions Just had a few things crossing my mind, so here goes... 1) I was looking at a V6 Lemans wagon today at work, and I wondered, does the fact that the motor sits so far back, compared to a V8 or straight six, help weight transfer at all? What makes those cars so good anyway? 2) Why is there so much discussion about two-steps? I am assuming meaning rev limiter? Are they necessary, particularly in the lower classes? For that matter, can a footbrake guy do alright in Stock, or what do you all recommend? 3) Anybody on here a good slant six guy to talk to? 4) Does a Stocker have to be pretty? I mean, I like a good looking, straight, neatly painted race car as much as the next guy, but is it necessary? Maybe it's my old dirt-tracker mentality...make it a good 20 footer...err...make that a 50 footer... Just some random thoughts, sound off as you all please... Thanks!

01-16-2009, 10:46 PM	#2
big blue galaxie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Few odd questions Wagons are good because they hook like crazy. With all that overhang in the back, weight transfer is wonderful, plus you can go shopping after a hard days racing. And as far as aesthetics go, think about it; if you are fast and ugly you get respect; if you are slow but pretty, poser. Kick enough tail in your class and looks do not matter at all. Win the class and you are feared. I prefer clean and simple, but it has to kick butt period. The most dangerous racer is the one that comes to the track in a car that people automatically write off because it does not have the "look", lines up, runs way under index, but looks a heap. That gets more attention than anything.

01-16-2009, 11:32 PM	#3
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Few odd questions I love that thinking...