I'll be getting my vote in for, with the addition of trans etc mounts too...
I'll be getting my vote in for, with the addition of trans etc mounts too...
The productionifacation of IT is gaining speed down that well lubed slope.
Next you will all want to change the rule to allow you to remove the washer bottle and gut the doors.
Last edited by jhooten; 02-23-2010 at 02:27 PM.
Jerry
Lone Star Regional Executive
Lone Star Tech Chief.
ITA Integra | 05 Mazda3 | 03 Mini
http://www.tomhoppe.com
Yes, in these cars (Chuck's is the same as mine) the differential is a stressed member of the subframe assembly. The whole assembly is the subframe and is attached in three places to the chassis, all with bushings. The rules already allow subframe bushings to be replaced.
This in my opinion is very different from a more traditional rear suspension. In other cases the differential is not a member of the subframe at all, but rather, hangs from it or the chassis (like a Miata). In those cars, I don't see how you could use the suspension bushing allowance to change the differential-mount bushings.
Josh Sirota
ITR '99 BMW Z3 Coupe
Bad joke, since we can't remove washer bottles
ITA Integra | 05 Mazda3 | 03 Mini
http://www.tomhoppe.com
True dat!
My vote in with request to change the verbage to include transmission mounts
Chris "The Cat Killer" Childs
Angry Sheep Motorsports
810 417 7777
angrysheepmotorsports.com
IT,SM,SS,Touring, and Super Touring
I'm old and grumpy and hate change. But I'm fine with the alternate motor mounts.
Charlie
I'm older and grumpier, and JUST BOUGHT more new stock mounts. Screw yer change.
Seriously. Someone remind me again why this is so damned important.
...warts and all, etc.
Ok, I know my sense of humour doesn't play well with some people BUT
Uhhhhhhhhhh, you do understand you can't just gut the door because you want to, don't you?
[rules nerd mode] As you see in GCR 9.1.3.D.9.f "Other than
to provide for the installation of required safety equipment
or other authorized modifications, no other driver/passenger
compartment alterations or gutting are permitted."
You can remove the door trim panel and replace it with aluminum sheet but you cannot remove the door internals.
Unless, you look in GCR 9.4.D "In American Sedan, Improved Touring, Showroom
Stock, Spec Miata, and Touring the door window glass, window
operating mechanism, inner door trim panel, armrest, map pockets, and
inside door latch/lock operating mechanism may be removed and the
inner door structural panel may be modified, but not removed only if the
door bars extend into the door cavity. The stock side impact beam and
the outside door latch/lock operating mechanism shall not be removed
or modified unless specifically authorized in the category rules." [/rules nerd mode]
Jerry
Lone Star Regional Executive
Lone Star Tech Chief.
"Engine, transmission and final drive mounts may be modified or replaced provided the location and orientation of these components is not altered in any way. All mounts must attach to the chassi and to the motor/trans/final drive in the original location and method."
This one should be a no brainer for the CRB to work over.
BTW why does the CRB have a link to email all of them but when you use it you get one back saying "nope, that email address is not how to get in touch with us, send your letter here"? Why not have that link right there in the FT . Am I simplifying something hard?
Last edited by mossaidis; 02-24-2010 at 12:37 AM.
Demetrius Mossaidis aka 'Mickey' #12 ITA NESCCA
'92 Honda Civic Si
STFU and "Then write a letter. www.crbscca.com"
2013 ITA NARRC Champion and I have not raced since.
Email sent in support
Enjoy,
Bill
I am in favor since the inserts are already in my car.
Chris Raffaelli
NER 24FP
Email sent - in favor, and advocating the inclusion of transmission/transaxle mounts.
Bill Stevens - Mbr # 103106
BnS Racing www.bnsracing.net
92 ITA Saturn
83 ITB Shelby Dodge Charger
Sponsors - Race-Keeper Data/Video Aquisition Systems www.race-keeper.com
Simpson Performance Products - simpsonraceproducts.com
Or... if your car was registered prior to 1/1/08, you get to use 9.4.2.G:
"Two (2) side tubes connecting the front and rear hoops across both door openings are mandatory. Door side tubes may extend into the door. NASCAR-style side protection, or one bar bisecting another to form an “X” is permitted. The door window glass, window operating mechanism, inner door trim panel, armrest, map pockets, and inside door latch/lock operating mechanism may be removed and the inner door structural panel may be modified, but not removed to facilitate this type of side protection. The stock side impact beam and the outside door latch/lock operating mechanism shall not be removed or modified."
But I digress...
Letter in support of alternate mounts sent
Earl R.
240SX
ITA/ST5
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