ITCS (GCR 17.1.4.D.1.r) allows addition of one "engine stayrod". An "engine stayrod" is not defined, but the glossary (GCR 22.1) defines a "stayrod" as "interconnecting opposite sides of a car." So, can the stayrod also be longitudinal (e.g., for transverse engined FWD cars)? Any min/max limits on the length of the stayrod? Does it have to have a pivot at both ends, just one, or none? Can the stayrod replace all or part of an existing motor mount? Can a support be built up for the stayrod's attachment to the unibody? Can existing sheetmetal be trimmed for stayrod clearance? Can one end of the stayrod extend through the firewall to rollcage structure? Can the stayrod attach to the one added chassis stressbar/stayrod (GCR 17.1.4.D.5.d.5)? Is the permitted engine stayrod in addition to the permitted chassis front stressbar/stayrod for front-engined cars?

[This message has been edited by Eric Parham (edited February 10, 2004).]