Question on Fuel Cells.....

[mc-integra111]

I would assume you would want the steel enclosed cell , which I would assume is the FIA approved cell?

There are plenty of aluminum enclosed cells that are FIA approved.

As far as legality of non-FIA cells, I am not so much bothered by the actual interpretation. I don't really care either way. Personally, if (likely when) I add a fuel cell, it will be FIA approved. For the record, my personal stance is that IT fuel cells need not be FIA approved.

The thing that confuses me is that if someone(s) or some group (SCCA rule makers?) actually cares which way this is interpreted, then why don't they just change the wording of the rule so there is no confusion and be done with it. Until that time, I think there will be a continuous "agree to disagree" argument.

[Rabbit05]

I just saw that the rule has been changed for fuel cells in the beginning of the June fastrack. It is now required to be a FIA -3 or higher rating cell....?

[joeg]

Did they change 9.3.26 (4)?

Rotary cells are fine for IT.

[Rabbit05]

What is a rotary cell ?

[joeg]

Polyethelyene Cells (i.e., JAZ Plastic cells)

[Greg Amy]

I just saw that the rule has been changed for fuel cells in the beginning of the June fastrack. It is now required to be a FIA -3 or higher rating cell....?

This GCR change does not affect the context of this discussion, all it does is clarify the rule for those where an FIA-certified cell is required.

Ergo, no change vis-a-vis cell requirements in SS, SM, Touring, IT.

[Rabbit05]

Joeg ,

Thanks for the clarification on that.


Greg,
I was hoping that clause was still in affect. Again thanks, I have to get a new GCR ....



If I was to do a Rotory cell ...It would then have to also be encased in a metal housing ? Or no ..?

Just looking to kick around some ideas .

Thanks,
John

[joeg]

John--It has to be separated from the driver's compartment with a metal bulkhead, but in and of itself does not need to be contained in a metal box.

9.3.26 (4) again.

The GCR is free on-line.

[Rabbit05]

Yeah i just found the link to the GCR about a half hour ago. I saw the rule about the Rotary cell too. Luckily the car I am looking to do already has a bulkhead "naturally" built in . Make life a bit easier.




-John