05-19-2009, 03:01 PM
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Period correct
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Originally Posted by genericwood
I would also like to know more information about the box. Do tell!
As for "period-correct" historic racing, there will always be a legitimate debate about where to draw the line. If we really wanted to stick to the period, we would outlaw synthetic lubricants, modern brake pad and tire compounds, non-points-type distributors, and ultra-high octane fuels. I'm not suggesting that I believe a 6-speed sequential box in within the spirit of vintage racing, just suggesting that like most things, there is plenty of room for debate.
Erik
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Erik I don't see your point regarding the lubricants or brake pads. Having better lubricants that allow the engine to live doesn't take away from the historic race car. What is your point regarding brake pads? Older brake pads did not have the same MOT or bite as modern pads but if the historic car could lock the brakes in the era then the newer pads aren't really changing performance. Now tires are another matter and old tires were the real limitation to better braking and cornering--as Carroll Smith said tires stop the car. I have run DS11 period pads and new pads on a vintage McLaren and yes I prefer newer pads but Denny Hulme and Bruce McLaren set track times with the old pads that have only been recently bested by amateurs running much better tires and way bigger engines. Tires are now restricted in the premier historic races. It pains me to see some of these great old cars massively modified so that a back of the pack driver can move up a few places. In 1996 I put Bill Auberlen in my 1972 ex Hulme McLaren M-20. We were down 100-200hp from some of the other entries. The M-20 had a period correct engine with original headers, etc. and made 750hp. The entire car was original with original suspension etc. Bill won from the pole against an impressive field. I would never modify a car like that.
I agree there is room for debate on period correct mods but lets be serious.
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1965 RHD GTA Corsa Ex Horst Kwech 1966 Trans-Am and B-Sedan Champion
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