bifs66 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 As best I can tell, the Camaro had won three IMSA Continental Tire races this year; while the the Mustang had won one race. I read where IMSA added weight to the Mustang after one win! Anyone remember our previous discussion regarding IMSA slowing the Mustangs down? I suppose we will never know whether the GT350 is a technically better car under competition as rules, not performance determine such things. However, even after adding weight, the Mustang won another race yesterday at Lime Rock Park. Why don't IMSA just add an anchor to the Mustang's rear bumper. Anyone know whether the additional weight ruling was in fact true (I read about it on the internet)? Perhaps I'm worked up over nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Haven't read of any weight being added to the GT350s . . . yet. Sportscar365.Com is a good place to get news/info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) After just 1 win they added 50# to the Shelby's. So at Lime Rock their third outing, the Shelby's were 50# heavier than their previous win. Now weighing a hefty 3400#. Ford Shelby GT350R-C Mustang GS As submitted by Ford and as approved by IMSA, according to the Homologation documentFinal Drive: 3.31:1Fuel capacity: 21 galWeight: 3350 3400 lbs (+50lbs)Tire size: 275/35/18Maximum RPM: 8200Engine Restrictor: 58.00 mmCar is approved with Conditional Homologation for 2015Car is exempt from CTSC SR Attachment 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 Edited July 27, 2015 by coupe3w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thanks Coupe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 If Camaro was running away with every race they would add weight to them as well. It isn't in IMSA's best interest to have one team or model dominate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) If Camaro was running away with every race they would add weight to them as well. It isn't in IMSA's best interest to have one team or model dominate. They were at the beginning of the season, and it took IMSA 3 race wins for the Z28 before adding 50# of weight to them. Then they took it off and then added it back on again. Ford wins one race and they add 50# right away. Look for them to add more weight or restrict them before or after the next race. Edited July 27, 2015 by coupe3w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 But not all the Z/28s were dominating - only Stevenson. There were other cars beating the other ones. For the GT350 there was only 2 cars and both were dominating. I know you guys think there is some nationwide conspiracy for Chevy and against Ford but I don't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 The Stevenson Team Camaros have team orders. The # 6 in not to be passed by the #9 unless the # 6 is out of contention for the race. The Stevenson team cars are the fastest Z28's. None of the other teams running Camaros are faster. They just follow the #6 car around. Watch the races it's obvious especially with the #9 Stevenson car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 So it must not be the car - must be the driver and/or the tuning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bifs66 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 I know you guys think there is some nationwide conspiracy for Chevy and against Ford but I don't see it We get from your numerous post on this issue that you "don't see it". After following motorsports as a Ford fan for over 50yrs, I have seen bias against Ford at many levels. GM has literally owned numerous racing series for decades for many reasons. Every so often a Ford team, an engine, or a car will come along and upset the apple cart. Typically, the heavy investment in GM hardware will cause pressure on a sanctioning body to "slow" the Fords down or outright ban them. Given past history, maybe you can understand why we Ford guys are sensitive to having weight added to the new GT350R after only one win. Regardless, it will never be known whether the Z28-R or the GT350-R makes the best race car as this will mostly be decided by manipulating the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I don't doubt it's there in some orgs like NASCAR. I just think for IMSA there is a more logical explanation. And it's not just Chevy vs. Ford - it's Porsche and BMW too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bifs66 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 A couple of items that I thought were interesting regarding the GT350R-C race Mustang. IMSA requires a 58mm diameter restrictor in front of the production car's 87mm throttle body which really hindered their top speed. Also, the header bolts failed during the last race. This is the only mechanical issue to show up so far; and was attributed to the kind of vibrations generated by the FPC engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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