Cage Tubing Dimension Changes for 2008?

[Z3_GoCar]

James, his cage doesn't meet IT specs, and he needs a fuel cell and fire system to be able to run EProd...

What about ITE or SPU or any of the other myriad "catch all" classes? Can't you find one where you can lower the minimum weight just to "get out there"?

GA

But, he doesn't need a fuel cell if: the tank's plastic, and located between the front and rear axle and frame rails. Josh and I don't need cell's and most cars made over the past 20 years or so don't need cells. The one e-30 I looked at had the tank under the rear seat, so the location is right... the question is the tank plastic?

I think the NCR has ITO/ITU, check the regional site...

(Oh, I see you're in Md, never mind about NCR then)

[ScottL]

I found the ITE rules at NESCCA. (SPO doesn't seem to fit me: it's basically a class for retired pro race cars.)

"...the ITE rules and guidelines are that ALL VEHICLES MUST:

- Meet (at minimum) current Improved Touring safety specifications."

I can see by the wording that this class is intended for cars that pass the tech inspection of other sanctioning bodies. Since there is no "GCR weight" for an ITE car, the rational way to interpret the cage rule is that a 2700+ lb car needs 1.750" tubing.

So, I'd still be ineligible because my car is probably over that weight. I haven't weighed it so I don't know...

This is absurd. WTFE. :mad:

[mlytle]

I found the ITE rules at NESCCA. (SPO doesn't seem to fit me: it's basically a class for retired pro race cars.)

"...the ITE rules and guidelines are that ALL VEHICLES MUST:

- Meet (at minimum) current Improved Touring safety specifications."

I can see by the wording that this class is intended for cars that pass the tech inspection of other sanctioning bodies. Since there is no "GCR weight" for an ITE car, the rational way to interpret the cage rule is that a 2700+ lb car needs 1.750" tubing.

So, I'd still be ineligible because my car is probably over that weight. I haven't weighed it so I don't know...

This is absurd. WTFE. :mad:

ITE rules vary from region to region. the DC region rules are on wdcr-scca.org. quote frm them,
"All vehicles must meet minimum, current SCCA safety specifications of IT classes. All vehicles must possess an SCCA Vehicle logbook and rollcage number. "

bummer, but the car weight would have to be defined by the rules of the class the car was built for. nasa spece30, nor bmwcca kp class are listed as eligible classes, but i ran as a bmwcca jp car for a season a few years ago.

[tderonne]

You'll want to check the latest rukes for prod fuel tanks. I think they dropped the plastic part. Any tank between the axles is OK.