Hi
Perhaps I can answer as I wrote the reg's for the LORMCC series, which Class 1 is basically copied from, and the GP Meeting is my responsibility.
Initially we permitted only the 50746 Mini CVA, however, as the series grew, it became apparent that availability at that time of the Mini CVA was limited. We tried some cheaper Alloy shocks from various manufacturers, and although pretty, offered no performance advantage. Eventually someone tried the TRF shock, which although acknowledged as the best dampers around (I use them on my TC4) made no difference to the way the Mini's handle compared to the plastic CVA's. With that in mind, we permitted their use, and appart from one set, nobody has bothered. Interestingly, two of the three quickest cars, still have friction shocks.
The same applied for the ESC. Most competiters use the Tamiya kit item, however, some of us, my son included, bought kits second hand from auction sites, with and without ESC's. We have racers using top of the range LRP, MRT and similar ESC, and again, with 1700 stick packs, and Silver Can motors they have no advantage. I can, and always do, drive round the outside of an MRT equipped car with the standard kit stuff. The driver - who shall remain nameless - is a factory driver in another dicipline, he usually beats me through better line, but his car is'nt any quicker.
Mini's appear unique. Some tried and tested tuning options make little or no difference to the way the cars run. Stop them grip rolling, get the power down via the diff, and thats about it (indoors)
Good point regarding the finals. I was going to score the final on a points basis, 1 for 1st, 2 for 2nd etc etc, lowest wins, but perhaps that can be changed. We are posting on lots of forums to gain some feedback, as well as get some interest.
Mini racing is about close racing and having fun. A break from all the serious stuff. The GP meeting is an extension of a successful club series, that in a couple of months has grown from 4 or 5 entries, to 18, and has spread to other local clubs.
Oh, and if I could find a Yokomo MR-4 (and I've been looking) I'd enter it ahead of my HPI RS4.
Cheers
Tim
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