Michael,
My feeling is that whilst the time advantages are attractive for SS, it's just too restrictive. I feel that LMS provides enough scope to build a fun, reliable rally car without going crazy. I have a 2.7 (in a 914/6) giving about 220hp, really understressed power from 4000 to 7000rpm. The problem is the regs changed after I built the engine (aluminium cases) and I have to start over. I'll probably build a long stroke 2.5L but haven't made a final decision.
Quote: My experiences with rallies previously was not a pleasnt experience as the navigator caused me a bit of angst. He was to busy trying to get ***** faced at teh pub each night and I never could be sure that he would turn up the next day and or fail the breath test.
Bummer! I wonder what the penalty is for murdering your navigator?
I guess I've just been lucky thus far. I'm in preparation mode for Rally Tasmania next month.
Cheers,
Mark