Chuck, your post could be correct.

The rule continues:

***and the inner door structal door panel may be modified, but not removed to facilate this type side protection.*** "The stock side impact beam and outside door latch/lock operating mechanism shall not be removed or modified."

I am not looking for a method to be illegal, just looking at the rules to legally get the most I can as I convert from Spec-7 to ITA/7.

Have Fun
David