Originally Posted by
Matt93SE
That's big difference from a carpet hold-down clip, which is specifically allowed to be removed.. The rules state that there must be a metal shield/bulkhead between the driver compartment and the gas tank or any hose/tube that carries combustible liquid- i.e. oil or fuel lines. and/or those lines must be metal or metal braided.
This is a safety thing for all classes, not a you-can't-remove-that-in-IT thing.
In come classes (like STU), it's mentioned right there in the rules. it's also listed in the regular ruleset under 9.3.(28?) specifically regarding fuel cells, but the same rules apply to the factory tank too. can't remember exactly where it says it, but it's in there.