January 2013 Series: S-Class Late Model Sports Car Showdown

Welcome to the first U2SC Series race of 2013. 2012 was a great year for U2SC. We've formed friendships. We've laughed, and we've cried together. Ultimately we've become a "family"… It's a U2SC tradition to have a monthly series race, and we continue this into 2013 with….

The S-Class Late Model Sports Car Showdown

We have yet to do a S-Class series, so let's kick 2013 off with one!

NOTE: You may drive a different car each week, but you must run the same car in both heats that make up the weekly race....

Car Selection Restrictions:

• Body Family = Sports Car
  
• Car Type = Production
  
• Model Year = 2000 or newer (model year 2000-2013)
  
• Drive Type = RWD (however, AWD and FWD cars may be converted to RWD for this series as long as the meet the other three criteria set above)

*NOTE: When selecting a car, please be sure to validate all of the configurations above. If you hit "X" when looking at a car you can use "RB" and "LB" to scroll through the categories… Car Type and Body Style are right next to each other. We will be restricting the Lobby to the settings above for each race. I'd hate to see you build a car that you thought was allowed only to find it is not. To test your car selection, start a private lobby and enforce the settings above. You'll quickly see what cars you already have are eligible…
***Eligible Cars list: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bz4OFHHLsSxmQmtmWHg0MGxMZXM (the list is prefiltered for this series)

Upgrade Restrictions:

• Max PI: 700 (S-Class)
  
• Engine & Power: No Restrictions
  
• Platform & Handling: No Restrictions
  
• Drivetrain: No Restrictions
  
• Tires and Rims: No Restrictions
  
• Aero and Appearance: Race Aero front and rear required
  
• Conversation: Engine swaps ARE allowed (changed on 01/03/2013 by Lou). Aspiration Conversions are allowed. Drivetrain swaps allowed only to covert to RWD

Ineligible Cars
These cars meet the requirements, but are MUCH better than the rest of the eligible cars. Keep an eye on this list. It may grow as I complete testing.

• Honda NSX-R GT .... I LOVE this car as S-Class, but it is over 2 seconds faster than a comparable Ferrari F430 on Road America. It would win just about every race... However, We may reserve this car for less experienced drivers to give them an edge!
  

Tracks:
During each weekly session, there will be Two 8 Lap races or "heats" at each track. The first race will be a Random Grid, and the second race with reverse PI grid. This is how we ran December's series race and it worked VERY well. (scoring is listed below)

• Week #1: Silverstone GP Full
  
• Week #2: Nurburgring GP Full
  
• Week #3: Twin Ring Motegi Full
  
• Week #4: Road America

Series Scoring:
Scoring is for each race (remember two per session)

• 1st = 50 points
  
• 2nd = 47 points
  
• 3rd = 45 points
  
• 4th = 43 points
  
• 5th = 42 points
  
• 6th = 41 points (and on down to 1 point)
  
• DNF will receive the last place score -1 point
  
• DNR and DQ will receive 0 points
  
• The lowest weekly combined score will be dropped when the final standings are compiled.

I have a few things I am picking from right now and I can't quite decide which one I should pick. This is what I have for my list so far:

'84 Ferrari GTO
'98 Mitsubishi FTO
'98 Eagle Talon
'94 Nissan Fairlady Z
'89 Porsche 944 Turbo
'88 Lamborghini Countach
'81 BMW M1
'64 Ferrari 250 GTO

None of those will work./.. Year 2000 or NEWER...

The F430 is good though...

BiggLou55 wrote:Year 2000 or NEWER...

oh crap, good thing you caught that... I guess I thought I saw 2000 or older

Also... I've added an ineligible car list... First one on the list is the NSX-R GT. It meets the requirements, but is WAY better than any of the other cars I've tested (E92 M3, Grand Sport, F430, etc.)... I'm still going through the cars, but I think that's may be the only ineligible car from the available pool... Stay tuned...

BERTONE here we go!

Or maybe that Spada thingamajiggy.

Ill be in on this one.


Off topic.
I miss u guys. We had our baby Boy. Cayden Nicholas Johnson, Born 12/22/12 at 6:43 pm 8 pounds 4 ounces, and he was 19 inches long.

Viagra DUH wrote: and he was 19 inches long.

Yeah, but how tall was he?

Congrats on your baby boy. Kids are the greatest gift ever. He shares my youngest daughter's birthday. Went be long before he's going to be racing you.

Congrats Man!!!!!

Congrats vlagra!

FYI... Here is the list of eligible cars (as long as they can be converted to RWD and tuned up to S-Class)

Year Manufacturer Model
2001 Acura Integra Type-R
2005 Acura NSX
2002 Acura RSX Type S
2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2003 Aston Martin DB7 Zagato
2005 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe
2008 Aston Martin DBS
2001 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
2012 Aston Martin Virage
2008 Audi R8
2011 Audi RS 5
2007 Audi S5
2004 Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro
2007 Audi TT Coupe S-Line
2010 Audi TT RS Coupe
2004 Bentley Continental GT
2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
2011 Bentley Platinum Motorsports Continental GT
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
2009 BMW 135i Coupe
2005 BMW M3 E46
2008 BMW M3 E92
2008 BMW M3 E92 Design Challenge
2002 BMW M3 GTR
2010 BMW M6 Coupe
2010 BMW M6 Coupe Design Challenge
2002 BMW Z3 M Coupe
2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe
2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe Design Challenge
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
2002 Chevrolet Camaro 35th Anniversary SS
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbocharged
2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2006 Chrysler Crossfire SRT6
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
2005 Dodge SRT4 ACR
2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10
2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello
2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
2009 Ferrari California
2004 Ferrari F430
2000 Fiat Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo
2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302
2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R
2005 Ford Mustang GT
2010 Ford Shelby GT500
2007 Ford Shelby GT500
2002 Honda Integra Type-R
2000 Honda Integra Type-R
2005 Honda NSX-R
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track
2003 Hyundai Tuscani Elisa
2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Sport
2009 Jaguar XKR-S
2012 Jaguar XKR-S
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX
2002 Lexus SC430
2002 Lotus Esprit V8
2009 Lotus Evora
2006 Maserati GranSport
2010 Maserati GranTurismo S
2011 Mazda RX-8 R3
2002 Mazda RX7 Spirit R
2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series
2010 Mercedes CL 65 AMG
2003 Mercedes CLK55 AMG Coupe
2009 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS
2010 Nissan 370Z
2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
2000 Nissan Silvia Spec R
2003 Nissan Skyline Coupe 350GT
2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
2005 Panoz Esperante GTLM
2010 Peugeot RCZ
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Ram Air
2006 Pontiac GTO
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP
2010 Porsche 997 Sport Classic
2012 Porsche Cayman R
2002 Saab 9-3 Aero
2000 Saleen S281
2006 Saleen S281 E
2006 Saturn ION Red Line
2013 Scion FR-S
2005 Scion tC
2012 Scion tC
2010 Spada Codatronca TS
2003 Toyota Celica SSI
2002 Toyota MR-S
2002 Toyota Soarer 430SCV
2005 TVR Sagaris
2001 TVR Tuscan S
2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR
2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Damn lou, i gotta get my game and good to go. Anyone on?

Low, it ways he was 19 inchs long?

[quote="Viagra DUH"]Damn lou, i gotta get my game and good to go. Anyone on?

Low, it ways he was 19 inchs long?[/quote]

it was a joke. You know, 19 inches long but he's 2 foot tall. C'mon now, with a name like viagra I figured you would catch the play on words. Lol.

Viagra DUH wrote:

Low, it ways he was 19 inchs long?

Congrats dude.  Somehow, I don't think you'll make it.  You gonna be driving like Beef in the Z.  All tired and zoned out.

In any case, back to the topic.  Are Z4's considered sports cars?  It seems that they are classified as Roadsters or did I grab the wrong one?  No worries.  I want to take the TVR to the track.  But I'm not sure it's good 'nuff.

I think I'm going to use the DBS. Its not anywhere near as tail-happy as the 370Z

I still wanna try out the Jag, Z3 Shoe, and the Cayman.

Ran the TVR (mid 2:14), '10 Shelby (mid 2:14) and the Vantage (mid 2:13) at Road America.

low i was so confused.

and marm i am tired but its the only game i have that will fit with my available time issues

it's only the "M" models Marm... You probably grabbed the Z4 sDrive35is which is a Roadster... You need to grab the "2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe"

anyone put in any laps on silverstone yet?

If my attention span holds, I'll try to put some times down tonight.

marmuttlebow wrote:If my attention span holds, I'll try to put some times down tonight.

What time, I'll get on witcha

Dunno. Depends on when the daughter falls asleep and whatever the wife has me doin. Aim for 9:30?

Nice to have a full lobby last night.

Man, I had a helluva time last night. Get bumped and forced all the way to the back of the grid.

Apologies for my lack of passing etiquette to those I passed.

marmuttlebow wrote:Nice to have a full lobby last night.

Man, I had a helluva time last night. Get bumped and forced all the way to the back of the grid.

Apologies for my lack of passing etiquette to those I passed.

By the way. That was an AWESOME first night back at it for myself. And i had such a good time. Def needed that, my buddy insane absolutely loves the club and everyone in it. He had a great time and said he looks forward to racing with us again.

We doing it again tonight, or people got plans for the new year?

I could probably do it again. Just a matter of getting a few more cars up and ready first.