hpfiend

Hey guys-

Thinking about adding a DTE brace to my 03 Z06 for peace of mind. I am new to SCCA solo II racing and have read the rule book online. It looks as though a scattershield is allowed but it doesn't mention anything about reinforcing the drivetrain being allowed or disallowed that I could see. If anything the weight would be a disadvantage but it is surely not a factory part.

Does anyone know if adding the brace will classify me out of super stock into prepared or modified or something?

Not that I plan on winning anytime soon I just figured it would be best not to start out on the wrong foot but would like the brace for protection should I get into a wheel hop situation on a autox/street/dragstrip scenario.

Thanks!
Andrew

LehmanZ06

Not needed don't do it. Might move you out of Stock.

It's autox not drag racing

EvilBoffin

I have no idea what a 'DTE' brace is, but the basic overriding rule is simply this :

- If it's not specifically listed as an approved stock class modification, then you can't do it.

Reinforcing or extra braces on the drivetrain would most certainly NOT be allowed in stock classes.

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TedDBere

Not legal in SS and not needed in any class with the stock drivetrain. IMHO

The only wheel hop you'll get is in a ProSolo launch when you don't have enough RPMs to spin the wheels a bit. In Autox there is usually a turn right at the start before the trip light so you have to launch easily, without any driveline stress. FWIW.

Good luck and have fun!

Solo2GS

If nothing else e-mail the Solo2 technical advisors. They can be very helpful.

DALE C

Save your money and the weight, dont do it, you dont need it. We have never ran one on any of our cars with a lot more power and stick than an SS car.

hpfiend

well I guess I will pass then- it seems like cheap insurance but not at the cost of running modified.