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    Default Rules question- Protege suspension mod

    I'm a little fuzzy how to interpret IT rules on whether I can swap a stock rear suspension link for the one in the picture below. Car is an ITB Protege.

    Appreciate y'all's opinion:


    Thks- Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aged racer View Post
    I'm a little fuzzy how to interpret IT rules on whether I can swap a stock rear suspension link for the one in the picture below. Car is an ITB Protege.

    Appreciate y'all's opinion:


    Thks- Steve
    Steve,

    What part of the rule are you fuzzy on? Drop a quote on us that makes you think you can swap them.
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    Probably no, unfortunately. You can add traction bars and sway bars, but swapping out a stock link is usually a no no unless the replacement is an aftermarket equivalent, same in the manner set forht in the GCR.
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    It's this portion of the wording:
    Suspension Control
    1. Any anti‑roll bar(s), traction bar(s), panhard rod or watts
    linkage may be added, removed, or substituted, provided
    its/their installation serves no other purpose.


    Fuzzy is probably the wrong word, at least as regards the rulebook. It's more me not understanding suspension nomenclature. Jeff set me straight- this piece replaces a stock link, not one of the allowed pieces.

    Just wanted to be sure, would rather ask up front.

    thks- Steve

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    Is this going to be a MARRS or SARRC B car !?!?! From what I saw at the ARRC last year the Protege is a very strong platform for ITB.
    Tristan Herbert
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    Steve

    Give me a call and or drop me a email.

    Les Chaney
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    Primarily SARRC. Ran most this year, working on refining the car some.

    Les- sent you an email!
    Last edited by Aged racer; 11-28-2010 at 10:13 PM. Reason: changed from PM to email

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    And did very well this year congrats! I believe he finished 2nd in teh SARRC points.
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