We have another update in our S197 Mustang Project Build Thread, and today it is a big 3-parter. In this update we go into the various SCCA autocross classes that the S197 Mustang fits into with our opinions of how these cars fare in each. We explore the new re-classing of the Mustang V8s into STU class within the Street Touring category and give first hand impressions of a test running a 2012 GT in STU recently at a Texas Region SCCA event. Lots of in-car video and pictures are inside, of course.
This class looks like a better fit for these cars than STX, simply from the extra 20mm of tire allowed. It still needs some help if it ever has a chance against the normal STU cars, or the proposed addition of C5 Corvettes to this class (facepalm). Read the thread update to learn more, starting here.
In the update we also cover some of the extensive fabrication work underway at Vorshlag this week on our 2011 Mustang GT. This is the car we are campaigning in NASA TT3 class this year, so far with very good results. To hopefully keep up with the top TT3 drivers at the NASA Nationals next month we have embarked on a major front aero upgrade, which is shown extensively in the update.
Lastly we talk about some new shocks we have built for the Subaru BRZ and NB Miata above, as well as our 2013 Mustang GT – which is still for sale. Gotta move this car to help fund more development work, so please spread the word. Thanks!
