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Aside from the "there's already too many classes" argument -- I don't think that Terry (VMax) is intending that the LO206 class be replaced with a pro206 class, rather, give the racers another stepping stone using the same engine (and without the added expense of a full blown blueprinted animal engine.) I really like the idea, but we've got to address the too many classes problem at the same time.
The clone deal to begin with had no rules, then little rules, then vague rules, then rules changes every other weekend that address the gray areas that racers and builders have exploited. -- THAT's what turned the clone into just another blueprint class. THE LO206 class has had virtually the same set of rules from the onset. The engines come from one assembly line and hold to fairly strict manufacturing tolerances. This is totally opposite of the current clone situation, where anyone with deep enough pockets can import complete engines or individual parts that have a distinct performance advantage and forces every racer to constantly "update" to these new and improved parts.
I like the LO206 class, but it certainly has it's limitations at 6100 for certain tracks, ie road courses that a 7100 coil could possibly eliminate.
I certainly wouldn't be apposed to just integrating the WF rod to new 206 builds from the factory -- that's one less part that would differ. Now, you're looking at the pro-gas profile cam and the WF coil as being the only differences. Now, as a retailer, I'm not overly excited about stocking a whole other engine -- Personally, I'd much rather stock just the coil and cam. At least until we see how this thing takes off, it's hard to justify tying up money, shelf space, shipping, taxes, etc to have yet another engine sitting on the shelf. Just something to consider.
The clone deal to begin with had no rules, then little rules, then vague rules, then rules changes every other weekend that address the gray areas that racers and builders have exploited. -- THAT's what turned the clone into just another blueprint class. THE LO206 class has had virtually the same set of rules from the onset. The engines come from one assembly line and hold to fairly strict manufacturing tolerances. This is totally opposite of the current clone situation, where anyone with deep enough pockets can import complete engines or individual parts that have a distinct performance advantage and forces every racer to constantly "update" to these new and improved parts.
I like the LO206 class, but it certainly has it's limitations at 6100 for certain tracks, ie road courses that a 7100 coil could possibly eliminate.
I certainly wouldn't be apposed to just integrating the WF rod to new 206 builds from the factory -- that's one less part that would differ. Now, you're looking at the pro-gas profile cam and the WF coil as being the only differences. Now, as a retailer, I'm not overly excited about stocking a whole other engine -- Personally, I'd much rather stock just the coil and cam. At least until we see how this thing takes off, it's hard to justify tying up money, shelf space, shipping, taxes, etc to have yet another engine sitting on the shelf. Just something to consider.