Ick - I don't.

The "unless original equipment" thing is an extension of the rules stipulating what we can't do, rather than what we can. Every one of the clauses cited as examples should be deleted.

When the rules say "may" be replaced, they presume - IIDSYCYC - that the stock parts may be left. There's no question in my mind that the RR rear shocks on the Honda in question are perfectly legal.

And with respect to the ABS/traction control question, I've long believed it should be allowed to stay. It is NOT a no-cost thing to disable and every year those systems get more integrated into OE cars' ECUs. My wife is shopping for a new street ride and Consumer Reports won't rate something a "best buy" unless it's got active stability control - even econoshitboxes.

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