I am preparing a Volvo 240 for ITB (yeah, another Volvo!). My plan is to reduce weight as much as possible then add back weight to meet minimum requirements, or better yet, have the Competition Board reduce the weight.

I am trying to get my hands around the rules and various interpretations. In removing items from the car I am not sure whether I can take out the horn and hood latches. This seems trivial but I do not want to be challenged as having an illegal car.

Also is it my understanding the new car weight/roll bar diameter requqirements beginning 1/1/10 will be based on the car weight with driver?

Thanks for your time in advance.

NWIT