American Iron 2018 Cars and Builds

Car Specs
Minimum Weight: 2800 Lbs
Power: 400-500 HP
Must be RWD

Mandatory Parts:
Race Brakes
Race Tires
Race Reinforcement and Rollcage

Optional Parts
Aero Modifications
Aspiration Conversions
Engine Swaps
Suspension, Weight Reduction, Engine Upgrades, Rim Styles, Tire Widths, Driveline Upgrades

Prohibited
AWD Swaps
Exposed Engine Parts (i.e. Blowers sticking out the top of the hood/bonnet)

675 PI Cars
1971 AMC Javelin AMX
1970 AMC Rebel
1987 Buick Regal GNX
1970 Buick GSX
2016 Cadillac ATS-V
2016 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport
1990 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1970 Chevrolet El Camino Super Sport 454
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Coupe
1969 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport 396
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport 396
1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee
1969 Dodge Charger Daytona HEMI
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
1967 Dodge Coronet W023
2015 Ford Mustang GT
2007 Ford Shelby GT500
1995 Ford SVT Cobra R
1993 Ford SVT Cobra R
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1964 Ford Mustang
1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt
1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe
1949 Mercury Coupe
1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 442
1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 HEMI
1971 Plymouth GTX 426 HEMI
1958 Plymouth Fury
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP
1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455
1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
1965 Pontiac GTO

670 PI Cars
1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport 409
2000 Ford SVT Cobra R
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Ram Air

665 PI Cars
2002 Chevrolet Camaro 35th Anniversary Super Sport
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock

Hi, interested in taking part just one question. Are the Forza Edition Cars allowed or only the standard editions?
Cheers

Ohm DriftiNHero wrote:Hi, interested in taking part just one question. Are the Forza Edition Cars allowed or only the standard editions?
Cheers

As far as I know, only the 69 Camaro FE would not be allowed due to the exposed blower. But the 69 and 92 Mustangs and Monte Carlo would be allowed.

Flyin Mikey J wrote:

Ohm DriftiNHero wrote:Hi, interested in taking part just one question. Are the Forza Edition Cars allowed or only the standard editions?
Cheers

As far as I know, only the 69 Camaro FE would not be allowed due to the exposed blower. But the 69 and 92 Mustangs and Monte Carlo would be allowed.

Also the '68 Dart FE has an exposed blower just as an FYI.
Cheers for the answer

Ohm DriftiNHero wrote:

Flyin Mikey J wrote:

Ohm DriftiNHero wrote:Hi, interested in taking part just one question. Are the Forza Edition Cars allowed or only the standard editions?
Cheers

As far as I know, only the 69 Camaro FE would not be allowed due to the exposed blower. But the 69 and 92 Mustangs and Monte Carlo would be allowed.

Also the '68 Dart FE has an exposed blower just as an FYI.
Cheers for the answer

Same issue then.

Is it intentional that some cars listed can't be built to spec? The El Camino I have is at 2801 lbs, 500bhp, and every upgrade possible, yet is more than 25PI below the 675 PI limit, and I don't see how it can get there (have tried both engine swaps).

SrPhloofy wrote:Is it intentional that some cars listed can't be built to spec? The El Camino I have is at 2801 lbs, 500bhp, and every upgrade possible, yet is more than 25PI below the 675 PI limit, and I don't see how it can get there (have tried both engine swaps).  

I have it built to specs at 675 just over 2800 and at 499HP.

Flyin Mikey J wrote:

SrPhloofy wrote:Is it intentional that some cars listed can't be built to spec? The El Camino I have is at 2801 lbs, 500bhp, and every upgrade possible, yet is more than 25PI below the 675 PI limit, and I don't see how it can get there (have tried both engine swaps).  

I have it built to specs at 675 just over 2800 and at 499HP.

Try different upgrades. They affect the PI in different ways for weird reasons. All vehicles in the lists will fir their target PIs.

Ive have severa 500hp engine combinations that get restricted. Im guessing you can a 500.5hp without knowing it. Maybe the lobbys should be set at 501hp so theres no surprises or at the very least everyone should check there build to see if qualifies.

FsT Happy A wrote:Ive have severa 500hp engine combinations that get restricted. Im guessing you can a 500.5hp without knowing it. Maybe the lobbys should be set at 501hp so theres no surprises or at the very least everyone  should check there build to see if qualifies.

Thanks for reminding me of just "how" we dealt with this in prior seasons. I knew I had forgotten a detail, but now that has been corrected:

http://forums.theonlineracingassociation.com/t18767-american-iron-tech-reminder#410310

I have a few builds that sits at 670 but will go to 675 when you add unnecessary wider rear tires.

Are they fine at 670?

RumbleBee 392 wrote:I have  a few builds that sits at 670 but will go to 675 when you add unnecessary wider rear tires.

Are they fine at 670?

No, they need to be 675. And there's no such thing as unnecessary wider tires, especially in Forza! Add as many as possible.

A few cars I tried handle way better with proportional rear instead of having the widest fit possible. It really messed with the way car transitions the weight and grip.

They may feel better, but it's pretty much always faster to have more rear tire widths. I have yet to find an exception to this.

CAR Harmonic wrote:

RumbleBee 392 wrote:I have  a few builds that sits at 670 but will go to 675 when you add unnecessary wider rear tires.

Are they fine at 670?

No, they need to be 675. And there's no such thing as unnecessary wider tires, especially in Forza! Add as many as possible.

Actually, with the required PI drops on certain cars, the lobby will be set with a 675 PI cap. If someone wants to self-penalize themself, they are allowed to.

Really? I was told in past seasons that my car had to be at that PI number, and I couldn't run a build if it was below.

CAR Harmonic wrote:Really? I was told in past seasons that my car had to be at that PI number, and I couldn't run a build if it was below.

That is also true in the past, but this year we're opening up a few things that were different in the past in hopes of more diversity up front.

Considering my actual car sits at 465 whp with a 275 tire is plenty. Forza lists hp from the crank, mine being 530ish, anything wider than 315 isnt better except for a drag strip. It all comes down to centrifugal weight at the wheel and not over sizing what spins. The more weight to spin, and larger contact patch hinders unless you have higher hp.

I don't think you get what I'm saying... In Forza, rear tire widths are always better. It doesn't matter how out of balance the car is on paper - you ALWAYS want to add rear tires if you're able to. My builds from previous seasons had max power, min weight, no front tires, max rears, and they were faster than any other combination of parts. The same goes for any leaderboard build. Rear grip is king in the game, and it will ALWAYS result in faster lap times. Whether you can drive it effectively or not is a different story. Also, your tires are less prone to spin if they're wider...

So... apparently the 2016 Camaro SS is some kind of unlockable? How do I get it? or is the challenge for it over and I'm SOL?

Where do I sign back up for this?

in the other thread he says that registration starts tomorrow. will probly be a thread for sign up at that time.

Chief Tokembowl wrote:So... apparently the 2016 Camaro SS is some kind of unlockable? How do I get it? or is the challenge for it over and I'm SOL?

I think it gets rewarded fairly early on in career mode.

Chief Tokembowl wrote:in the other thread he says that registration starts tomorrow. will probly be a thread for sign up at that time.

Due to unexpected work issues, it may open tonight or later tomorrow.

CAR Harmonic wrote:I don't think you get what I'm saying... In Forza, rear tire widths are always better. It doesn't matter how out of balance the car is on paper - you ALWAYS want to add rear tires if you're able to. My builds from previous seasons had max power, min weight, no front tires, max rears, and they were faster than any other combination of parts. The same goes for any leaderboard build. Rear grip is king in the game, and it will ALWAYS result in faster lap times. Whether you can drive it effectively or not is a different story. Also, your tires are less prone to spin if they're wider...

How are you getting both max power and minimum weight? I can't seem to get a car to 500 HP under the rules without making it a lead sled. lol